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Richard Doyle

Posted inAgriculture, Croppa Creek, North Star

Local farmers warn of cactus crisis and call for NSW Government action

blankby Lia EdwardsFebruary 18, 2025

Farmers have warned the march of a destructive cactus through NSW could be only the beginning of the state’s weed woes unless ongoing funding for weed control is secured. Harrisia […]

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