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...
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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...
Stud Stock Industry Great Passes
The Stud Stock Industry suffered a huge loss with the shock passing of shorthorn stalwart Sandy Munro. Born Alexander Forbes Munro in Weebollbolla, Moree as a fourth generation agriculturist, Sandy’s contribution to the Munro family’s 150 yr farming legacy as managing...
Renewables In The Spotlight
Farmers and rural communities will soon have a handy guide to help navigate the renewable energy transition.The NSW Farmers Landholder Guide to Renewables has been developed to help answer common questions and dispel myths around who can - and can't - do what as...
Men’s Night Out: Supporting Our Mates
An evening gathering will be held at Glen Innes next Friday 26th July 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...
Prior Preparation The Key To A Successful Calving Season
With the calving season now upon us, Northern Tablelands Local Land Services advises cattle producers to consider their herd’s nutritional needs and optimise the calving environment ahead of time. Calving season often involves late, cold nights and tracking down...