The state’s peak farm body says the billion-dollar profits of the major supermarkets are a reminder that Australian families are paying the price for competition policy failures.Coles posted a $1.1 billion annual profit on Tuesday, while Woolworths announced a $1.7...
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Farm Productivity Must Be Top Priority
The state’s peak farm body has welcomed news that an Independent Agriculture Commissioner for NSW is on the way as farmers fight for a fairer future.Today NSW Agriculture Minister Tara Moriarty announced legislation would be introduced in September to appoint an...
Farmer Confidence Drops Towards Government
Farmer sentiment towards the Federal Government’s policy agenda has continued to slide by up to 39% in the second National Farmer Priorities Survey by the National Farmers’ Federation in partnership with Seftons. The survey of 1,026 farmers found heightened levels of...
Finds and Fines Highlight Strength of Australia’s Biosecurity System
Australia’s robust biosecurity system will be front and centre for the inaugural National Biosecurity Week from 26 to 30 August 2024. Biosecurity threats can be brought in with travellers, sent through the post, come through in cargo or even blow in on the wind....
Specialist Advice on Workplace Changes
Rural businesses across northwest NSW will get a chance to hear from a workplace relations specialist through a series of workshops being hosted by NSW Farmers.The workshops, to be held in Moree, Walgett, Narrabri, Gunnedah, Tamworth and Merriwa in September, will...
Flanno for a Farmer Day 2024
Farmer support charity Farm Angels are calling on Australians to wear their best flannelette shirts today to support farming families across the country through an initiative called Flanno for a Farmer. Farm Angels was established as Drought Angels in 2014 to respond...
Funding Boost for Agricultural Research
Farmers have welcomed a $60 million boost in funding to drive cutting edge agricultural research in seven research facilities across the state. NSW Farmers President Xavier Martin said the funds would support critical research currently underway into animal nutrition,...
PM Mocks Export Ban at Awards Dinner
Nationals Leader David Littleproud has labelled the Prime Minister “completely out of touch” following his hurtful comments about live sheep exports at an agricultural awards night. Prime Minister Albanese shocked the AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award gala dinner at...
AgQuip 2024 Underway
Australia’s biggest field day event, AgQuip in Gunnedah, kicked off yesterday, again maintaining its reputation for bringing the latest and best ag products and services to the nation’s farmers. Into it’s 51st year, AgQuip attracts more than 100,000 visitors a year...