The NSW Government is calling for expressions of interest to participate in the next round of funding applications for the Australian Government's National Water Grid Fund to help drought-proof water supplies and improve water security for country NSW. We are inviting...
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New Commissioner for Ag Challenges
NSW Farmers has welcomed the appointment of the state's first legislated Independent Agriculture Commissioner as farmers face mounting challenges around land use and productivity.On Thursday NSW Agriculture Minister Tara Moriarty announced Alison Stone as the state’s...
New England & Northwest Landcare Adventure 2025
Preparations are in full swing for the 22nd New England & Northwest Landcare Adventure which takes place next month. The 2-day adventure, themed Nurturing Nature – Cultivating Tomorrow, will include guest’s speakers Terry McCosker, Walter Jehne (Jenna), Phil Lee...
Springer Spaniels and Biosecurity Teams Nose Out Knapweed
For the first time in Australia, weed-seeking scent detection dogs have this month sniffed out black knapweed (Centaurea x moncktonii) plants near Tenterfield as part of NSW Government actions to eradicate the invasive weed. NSW Department of Primary Industries and...
Water Plans to Pull Plug on Farmers
Government plans to strip water from farmers will force many to pull the plug on food and fibre production, NSW Farmers has warned.As the state government prepares to finalise its water sharing plans in eight major rivers, NSW Farmers Water Taskforce Chair Richard...
Call to Fix Port Bottlenecks
NSW Farmers has warned new port rules are necessary to reduce supply chain bottlenecks and get NSW grain to market following a record harvest in the state’s northwest. With just two ports to service the whole state, NSW Farmers Grains Committee Chair Justin Everitt...
Farmers Can Now Save Twice by Swapping to Cost Saving Low Emissions Methods and Machinery
Farmers, agri-businesses and equipment purchasers are now eligible for discounted loans to help roll out a range of long-term cost savings initiatives that reduce emissions, thanks to a $300 million commitment from the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) supported...
Good Response to Bundarra Show
Bundarra Show has once again been hailed a tremendous success following the weekend event with good attendances received for both days. 27 utes made up the annual Ute show coming from Inverell, Bathurst, Moree, Pallamallawa, Bingara, Barraba Tamworth and local entries...
Fruit and Vegetable Prices Fail to Fall with Inflation
Farmers are questioning why fruit and vegetable prices haven’t come down in line with new inflation figures. On Wednesday the Australian Bureau of Statistics reported that while inflation had dropped to a three-year low, fruit and vegetable prices went up by 6.3 per...
