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The Minns Labor Government is reducing red tape which has in practice stifled farmers’ ability to fight fires on their own property. During a fire emergency, a landholder can now take water from surface water and groundwater sources on their land without needing to...
Food shortages and grocery price spikes could result if common sense on climate targets is ignored, farmers say ahead of the federal election. NSW Farmers' Conservation & Resource Management Committee Chair Bronwyn Petrie said it was vital Australia’s efforts to...
Farming families are encouraged to review their farm safety practices as NSW's school holidays continue. NSW Farmers workplace relations spokesperson Peter Wilson said while summer could be a busy period on many farms, it was critical farm safety remained a top...
Three current and former Inverell auctioneers have been selected in the final 10 to compete for the John Weekes Memorial NSW Young Auctioneers competition at the Sydney Royal Easter Show. Darcy Brennan from Lehman Stock and property, Luke Reynolds from J.A McGregor...
Farmers spraying weeds are reminded of the golden rules to prevent drift and avoid damage to neighbouring properties this summer. As farmers prepare to tackle summer weeds across the state, NSW Farmers' Agricultural Science Committee Chair Alan Brown said farmers...
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission have issued a recall for a particular All-Terrain Vehicle. The 2024-2025 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 and Crew XD 1500 side by side vehicles have been recalled as the exterior door handle actuators on some vehicles may...
The live sheep by sea trade ban could see the value of NSW sheep and lamb sales take a $125 million hit in just two years, NSW Farmers has warned as it fronted a state government inquiry yesterday. NSW Farmers President Xavier Martin says analysis conducted by the...
As the 2024 festive season approaches, authorities are intensifying efforts to tackle illegal seafood sales across NSW. The NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) and NSW Police have again joined forces for Operation Trident, a statewide...
The Albanese Labor Government is preparing for drought and ready to work with farmers and their communities to manage its impact with today’s release of the new Drought Plan. The Drought Plan provides a clearer framework for how the government approaches...