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...
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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...
Government Green Lights Virtual Fences
Farmers have welcomed the NSW Government’s move to legalise virtual fencing for cattle.NSW Farmers' Animal Welfare Committee Chair Rob McIntosh said Agriculture Minister Tara Moriarty's announcement was a sign of positive change on the horizon for many farmers across...
Call To Cut Green Tape
Farmers have called on federal politicians to commit to an urgent overhaul of the nation’s environmental policies that are hurting both farmers and the landscape. NSW Farmers’ Conservation and Resource Management Committee Chair Bronwyn Petrie said the federal...
Sheep Saleyards Up to Date Thanks to $193,101 Grant
The Glen Innes sheep saleyards are now fully up-to-date and ready for buying and selling livestock with the purchase and installation of electronic identification (eID) items thanks to a $193,101 grant that was secured from the NSW Department of Primary Industries....
2025 Winter Crop Variety Sowing Guide Available Now
The latest edition of the NSW Winter Crop Variety Sowing Guide is now available online and in hard copy, designed to assist grain growers and their advisers in making informed decisions to achieve more productive and profitable winter crops in 2025. NSW...