The coalition government has vowed to overturn legislation banning live sheep exports, if re-elected next year. It comes after a bill banning live sheep exports from 1 May 2028 passed the Senate on Tuesday with the support of the Greens and some crossbenchers, despite...
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Farmers Slam Live Sheep Ban
NSW Farmers has slammed the Federal Government’s shortsighted ban on live sheep exports by sea, saying it would have far-reaching consequences. The bill prohibiting the export of live sheep by sea from Australia from 1 May 2028 passed the Senate on Monday, despite...
Farmers Reminded To Check Wage Changes
NSW Farmers is reminding employers that minimum award pay and superannuation rates will change from Monday, July 1. Employers with award-reliant employees were encouraged to review their staff pay rates to ensure they met the applicable minimum rates and conditions...
Inverell Poultry Club Annual Show
Another big turnout is expected on the weekend for the Inverell Poultry Club Annual Show taking place this Saturday 29th June. Penning will start at about 6:00 am followed by Judging from 9:00am with over 600 birds of many breeds set to make the judging a...
2024-2028 Regional Strategic Pest Animal Management Plans
The NSW Department of Primary Industries is asking landholders and the community to provide feedback on the draft 2024-2028 Regional Strategic Pest Animal Management Plans for 11 regions across NSW. The plans aim to reduce the social, environmental and financial...
Bird Flu Action
NSW Minister for Agriculture Tara Moriarty has advised egg consumers not to be concerned about eggs and poultry products from the supermarkets, following the detection of avian influenza on a poultry egg farm in the Hawkesbury district last week. Minister Moriarty...
Rural Financial Counselling Service
Farmers, fishers, foresters, and small agricultural businesses who have taken a financial hit will get more help, with the Albanese Government investing an extra $1.7 million in the Rural Financial Counselling Service. Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry,...
NSW Department of Primary Industries
The NSW Department of Primary Industries has released it’s free 2024 Weed Control in Winter Crops management guide. The guide has been published early to support growers planning for sowing their winter crops and the supporting herbicide program. New content and...