Northern Tablelands MP Brendan Moylan has called on NSW Premier Chris Minns to step in and assist rural water users in the light of a recommendation which may see them experience a 245% hike in water prices over 5 year, if implemented Speaking on STA FM this morning,...
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NSW Agriculture Continues to Soar
Farmers have beaten the odds to lift NSW’s agricultural production to its third highest level in history, according to a new report released by the state government this week. Despite challenging seasonal conditions during the first half of the year, NSW’s...
Local Auctioneers Attending Sydney School This Week
Four current and former Inverell auctioneers have been shortlisted to take part in the Australian Livestock and Property Agents Association Sydney Auctioneer School and selection for next years NSW Young Auctioneer competition in Sydney. Nash Tome from Elders Inverell...
Merger Reforms a Solid Start
Farmers have welcomed new merger reforms amid supermarket pricing scandals and the cost of living crisis but warn more work must be done to fix entrenched competition problems impacting families. On Thursday the House of Representatives passed new merger and...
Fast Action Needed on Fire Units
A special registration solution for farm vehicles used to fight fires in NSW is long overdue, the state’s peak farm body has said.Farm Fire Units are a common implement on many farms, usually consisting of a small truck, ute or trailer with permanently fixed water or...
Permit Granted for Use of Api-Bioxal in Treatment of Varroa mite
The National Varroa Mite Management Program has today announced two products containing the active ingredient oxalic acid can now be used for the treatment of Varroa mite. The announcement follows a permit granted by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines...
ACCC Free Range Labelling Guidance
The ACCC has released guidance for ‘free range’ labelling of poultry egg and meat in the event of an outbreak of the deadly avian influenza H5N1 in Australia. In case of a declared H5N1 outbreak, poultry producers may be required by government regulations to house...
National Agriculture Day
NSW Farmers says National Agriculture Day is a great reminder for all Aussies to focus on who's really feeding their future.NSW Farmers President Xavier Martin said Australia’s $82 billion agricultural industry was the foundation of the nation’s food security and...
Urgent Action Called Against Red Imported Fire Ants
A recent breakout of red imported fire ants has prompted an urgent call to action by the State’s peak farming body. According to the NSW Govt, Red Imported Fire Ants were discovered in pallets of turf being installed this week on a private property on the North Coast,...