A former Inverell woman has placed runner-up in Queensland's Nutrien Wool Merino Fleece Young Judges competition last weekend. Kelsie Julius, who now resides in Roma, finished behind Jaime Colley, who will go on to represent Queensland on the national stage at the...
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New Cabinet a Fresh Chance for Farmers
NSW Farmers says a new Albanese Government cabinet presents a fresh opportunity for the nation to secure a stronger farming future. On Monday Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced his new ministry, with Julie Collins reappointed Minister for Agriculture and Murray...
Blue-Green Algae Red Alert for Pindari Dam
WaterNSW has issued a Red Alert warning for high levels of potentially toxic blue-green algae at Pindari Dam, located approximately 50km north of Inverell. The Red Alert warning applies only to untreated water at the identified location and will remain in place until...
Free First Aid to Help Delungra Residents
Farmers and rural residents are invited to a free first aid workshop designed to equip them with life-saving skills and practical emergency response techniques tailored to rural environments. Muster Up Delungra Incorporated, thanks to funding from the Foundation for...
NSW Government Delivers $10 million to Target High-Risk Weeds Control and Eradication
The Minns Labor Government is delivering $10 million to local councils to target high-risk weeds across the state to protect the state’s primary production and public land. The NSW Government Weeds Action Program funds local councils, known as Local Control...
Farmers Ready to Work with Re-elected Government
The National Farmers’ Federation congratulates Anthony Albanese and the ALP on their re-election. NFF President David Jochinke said the agricultural sector stands ready to work constructively with the Government. “We look forward to continuing our engagement with...
eID Workshops to Benefit Sheep producers
Two free workshops are being run by Local Land Services in Walcha in June for sheep producers implementing Electronic Identification. These free workshops have been created for producers and/or clients that may be interested in on farm productivity benefits and data...
Government Needs to do More on Harrisia Cactus
An invasive weed species continues to be a big issue in the district with Northern Tablelands MP Brendan Moylan bringing the issue to the attention of State Parliament’s. Mr Moylan says Harrisia Cactus, which is a nasty and aggressive plant that chokes out pastures to...
Fifty Farmer Groups Call for Mental Health Action
A coalition appealing for urgent mental health action in the agricultural sector has reached 50 members. The major coalition has called on the Federal Government to make an immediate investment of $50 million over five years to support mental health in...
