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...
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Ready to Go for the Bundarra Show
The show circuit begins in the region this weekend when the annual Bundarra Show kicks off tomorrow. Despite not having showjumping events this year, organisers say they will be having a full horse show program, their regular ute show and Twilight Arena Sorting. Show...
Be Fair with Farming Facts
Australian families deserve to know the real facts about farming, agricultural leaders have warned as misinformation on emissions produced by livestock continues to circulate. NSW Farmers’ Board member Oscar Pearse said the latest Future Now exhibit at the Australian...
New Leaders at IRLX
Inverell Regional Livestock Exchange has new leadership following the announcement of Hamish McDonald as the new Business Manager and Dwayne Dixon as the Assistant Manager. The move comes after Regional Livestock Exchange promoted current Inverell site manager...
Australia’s 2024 Goatmeat Boom
Reaching unprecedented heights in 2024, the Australian goatmeat industry has set new benchmarks for production and exports. For the calendar year, exports smashed the previous Australian record (set in 2014) of 35,778 tonnes shipped weight (swt), hitting 51,488 tonnes...
NFF Priorities for an Incoming Federal Government
The impending Federal Election will be a defining moment for Australian agriculture. The possibility of a minority government; global trade uncertainty with Donald Trump at the helm of the US; and the climate targets that are racing towards us, could all...
Blue-Green Algae Red Alert for Macintyre River at Inverell and Lake Inverell
WaterNSW has issued a Red Alert warning for high levels of blue-green algae for Macintyre River at Inverell including Lake Inverell.Stock and domestic water users along this section of the Macintyre River are advised to seek alternative water supplies. Stock managers...
Australian Beef Producers Optimistic for 2025
The November 2024 Beef Producers Intentions Survey results highlight positive trends for Australia’s beef cattle industry for 2025, with forecasts showing growth and stability. Confidence is strong Producer sentiment has significantly improved compared to 2023. Over...
Industry networking and advice on offer at Feeder Steer School
Beef producers will soon have the chance to build industry networks and improve their skills in the breeding, feeding and management of cattle bound for feedlots this February at the Feeder Steer School in Armidale.Tailored for feeder steer producers, the conference...
