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Data from the NSW Government’s Combined Drought Indicator shows worsening seasonal conditions across NSW, including the Northern Tablelands, and many local farmers are already feeling the pressure. Member for Northern Tablelands and Shadow Minister for Agriculture...
The Minns Labor Government has launched its autumn offensive against wild dogs to protect farming livestock and the environment with aerial and ground baiting programs underway across NSW. Wild dog activity peaks during the autumn breeding season and acting now can...
NSW Farmers advocated for the state’s agricultural sector during a NSW Government roundtable discussion on the ongoing fuel crisis.Association President Xavier Martin said it was important to bring the rural experience in front of senior government ministers to...
The Dept of Primary Industries and Regional Development Drought Forecast suggests that most of the Northern Tableland’s region is likely to transition into the Drought Affected category at the end of May. The expansion of drought declared areas in NSW is being driven...
With much of NSW drought affected and experiencing deteriorating conditions, Local Land Services is reminding producers that early weaning of calves and lambs can be an effective strategy to manage stock nutrition and condition. By weaning earlier in a tough season,...
Northern Tablelands MP and Shadow Agriculture Minister Brendan Moylan has slammed the Minns Labor government for not doing enough for regional NSW. Mr Moylan criticized the government for not doing anything related to rising fuel prices, the rise in feral pigs, cost...
A controversial proposal from an anti-farming environmental group risks handing control of private land to government under the guise of conservation.NSW Farmers’ Conservation and Resource Management Committee Chair Bronwyn Petrie said the Wentworth Group of...
The NSW Government has admitted it has no modelling, no contingency planning, and no legislative framework to protect agriculture if fuel supply disruptions threaten food production. During Budget Estimates questioning, the Minister for Agriculture confirmed the...
The NSW Government has announced an expansion of their Drought Plan and while welcome, more needs to be done, according to Country Mayors Association of NSW (CMA) Chairman, Mayor Rick Firman OAM (of Temora Shire). “Our farmers in south-west NSW are struggling and they...