FRRR’s In a Good Place (IAGP) program is offering grants of up to $20,000 for community-led projects that support the mental health and wellbeing of farmers, farming communities and people living in remote, rural and regional places. Alan Broome, extensions...
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Northern Tablelands Remains Out of Drought
Production remains positive in the Northern Tablelands following the release of the December seasonal update from the Local Land Service. The entire region remains in a non-drought category with the Dept of Primary Industries and regional Development suggesting this...
ALPA Continues Support for Rural Aid as 2026 Charity Partner
The Australian Livestock & Property Agents Association Ltd (ALPA) has reaffirmed its commitment to Rural Aid, announcing the organisation as its official charity partner for 2026 following a highly successful fundraising partnership in 2025.Through charity...
$2 Million More for Sheep and Goat Farmers EID Equipment Rebate
The Minns Labor Government has announced $2 million in funding for the NSW Sheep and Goat eID Equipment Rebate, helping producers and livestock agents across the state gain affordable access to electronic identification (eID) equipment. The roll out of the eID program...
NSW Government Commits $9.5 Million for Further Beekeeper Support and to Strengthen Crop Pollination
New honeybee compliance officers, a major R&D program and tailored education and resources are part of the Minns Government’s $9.5 million NSW Varroa Mite Management program commencing in January 2026. The program is part of the Minns Government’s commitment to...
Local Land Services Local Board Recruitment Opens
The NSW Government’s Local Land Services is calling for applications to its local boards, offering an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of rural communities across NSW.There are 16 board member positions open, including a chair in the South East region,...
Golden Rules Reminder for Summer Spraying
Farmers spraying weeds this summer are reminded of the golden rules to prevent drift and avoid damage to neighbouring properties. NSW Farmers’ Agricultural Science Committee Chair Justin Everitt said taking several key precautions remained essential when planning to...
Farmers Misled as Government Rushes Firearms Changes
The state’s peak farming group warns rushed changes to firearms legislation are unworkableNSW Farmers President Xavier Martin said multiple attempts had been made over the past week to engage with the NSW Government in the wake of the Bondi terror attack to ensure...
Koala Chlamydia Outbreak
Residents are being advised of a Koala chlamydia outbreak in Inverell. Reports of a run of chlamydia between Yetman Rd and Clinton Hill at Fernhill as well as at Gum Flat and Oakwood. Chlamydia causes blindness, bladder infection, ulceration and septicaemia, prostrate...
