After a kind autumn and strong seasonal conditions in the Northern Tablelands, many landholders with plentiful feed have begun fielding calls about livestock agistment.While agistment can be a great form of supplementary income, Northern Tablelands landholders should...
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Farmers Welcome Focus on Ferals
NSW Farmers President Xavier Martin says all options need to be on the table to tackle the state’s feral animal problem, welcoming comments from the Premier. On Tuesday NSW Premier Chris Minns suggested the NSW Government would be open to bounties and other measures...
Farmers Front Renewables Inquiry
Energy developers must fairly engage with the community and properly address the impacts of renewable projects on regions, NSW Farmers has told a state inquiry. On Tuesday the state’s peak farm body appeared at a NSW Government inquiry into renewable energy zones,...
Kelsie Scores Big in State Competition
A former Inverell woman has placed runner-up in Queensland's Nutrien Wool Merino Fleece Young Judges competition last weekend. Kelsie Julius, who now resides in Roma, finished behind Jaime Colley, who will go on to represent Queensland on the national stage at the...
New Cabinet a Fresh Chance for Farmers
NSW Farmers says a new Albanese Government cabinet presents a fresh opportunity for the nation to secure a stronger farming future. On Monday Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced his new ministry, with Julie Collins reappointed Minister for Agriculture and Murray...
Blue-Green Algae Red Alert for Pindari Dam
WaterNSW has issued a Red Alert warning for high levels of potentially toxic blue-green algae at Pindari Dam, located approximately 50km north of Inverell. The Red Alert warning applies only to untreated water at the identified location and will remain in place until...
Free First Aid to Help Delungra Residents
Farmers and rural residents are invited to a free first aid workshop designed to equip them with life-saving skills and practical emergency response techniques tailored to rural environments. Muster Up Delungra Incorporated, thanks to funding from the Foundation for...
NSW Government Delivers $10 million to Target High-Risk Weeds Control and Eradication
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...
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...