Wild dogs, shortening daylight saving and improving the renewable energy rollout were just some of agriculture’s hot topics up for debate as NSW Farmers returned for the final day of its 2024 Annual Conference last Wednesday.NSW Farmers President Xavier Martin said...
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Fresh Start for Farmers on the Table
NSW Farmers says the Albanese Government reshuffle presents a fresh opportunity for a practical and commonsense approach to the agricultural industry.Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced Tasmanian MP Julie Collins would replace Murray Watt as Agriculture...
Men’s Night Out: Supporting Our Mates
An evening gathering will be held at Glen Innes tonight to commemorate farmers that have taken their own lives as well as support men’s Mental Health. GLENRAC will be hosting the inaugural “Men’s Night Out: Supporting our Mates” event which will raise awareness...
New NSW Biosecurity Commisioner Appointed
The Minns Labor Government is continuing work to safeguard the future of regional communities and the agriculture sector with the fullfillment of a key election commitment to appoint an Independent Biosecurity Commissioner. Premier Chris Minns, first announced...
Farmers Gain Tools to Tackle Future Drought Challenges
The Albanese Government is helping Australian farmers in every State and Territory to prepare for future drought and climate change challenges, with farmers making the most of opportunities to innovate and improve their practices. In the 2024-25 Budget, the Albanese...
Saunders Vows to make DPI Separate Unit
NSW Nationals Leader Dugald Saunders has vowed to make the Department of Primary Industries its own separate business unit again. He made the remarks during an address at the NSW Farmers Conference this week, warning DPI is being watered down, after it was completely...
NSW Farmers 2024 Annual Conference
Renewable energy, national traceability reforms and feral pigs were front and centre for farmers debating the key issues affecting agriculture at the NSW Farmers 2024 Annual Conference yesterday. NSW Farmers President Xavier Martin says conference delegates were...
Farmers Meet To Feed The Future
Farmers from all corners of the state will meet in Sydney this week to discuss critical issues such as the energy transition and feeding the future.Chief Executive Annabel Johnson said the NSW Farmers Annual Conference was a chance to bring the perspective from the...
Farmers Welcome Fairer Biosecurity Funding
Farmers have welcomed a $47.1 million dollar boost to the nation’s biosecurity system thanks to the Australian Government’s new fees and charges system for importers. NSW Farmers Biosecurity Committee Chair Ian McColl says the new cost recovery mechanism was a...