Recreational fishers across inland NSW are getting their rods ready for the highly anticipated reopening of the Murray Cod fishing season on Monday 1 December 2025, following the annual three-month breeding closure. NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional...
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Call for Action on Cattle Ticks
Industry groups have joined forces to call on the NSW Government to protect the state’s cattle tick free status. NSW Farmers, together with Norco, the Australian Veterinary Association and RSPCA NSW, has called on the NSW Government to maintain the NSW Cattle...
Outlook Promising for Northern Tablelands Region
Northern Tablelands Local Land Services advises production outlooks for the remainder of spring remain positive following the release of their latest seasonal update. Despite rainfall during October being below average in the west and average to slightly above average...
Farmers and Families Urged to Stay Safe on Quad Bikes
The ACCC has launched a quad bike safety awareness campaign in regional Australia warning that older male farmers remain the group most at risk of fatal injuries or crashes, with children also at risk. Since 2011, 234 Australians have died in quad bike...
Farmers Welcome Speed Limit Support
NSW Farmers President Xavier Martin has welcomed the state government's common-sense response to the federal government's push to slash rural speed limits. Mr Martin said the proposal to cut speed limits on country roads to 80km/h was a “straw man” solution for road...
Be Alert to Signs of Avian Influenza in Poultry
The NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is encouraging everyone to be alert to signs of avian influenza in commercial and domestic poultry, and wildlife.Australia remains free from the H5N1 strain that is causing concern globally....
Minns Government Reduces Drought Loan Interest Rate by 1 %
The Minns Labor Government will immediately reduce the cost to farmers of undertaking a Drought Ready and Resilient Fund loan by reducing its interest rate by 1 per cent, following a review of the loan to look at options for broadening its uptake by famers. The $250...
Plan to Protect Livestock During Bushfire Season
Local Land Services is urging farmers and animal owners to include livestock and pets in their bushfire planning.“It’s crucial to have a clear plan in place for your animals. When disaster strikes, being organised can make all the difference,” said Piers Harper, Local...
$850,000 Worth of Free Grain and Bait On Offer in Statewide Offensive on Feral Pigs
The Minns Labor Government is encouraging landholders across NSW to take advantage of $850,000 worth of free grain and bait on offer as part of a statewide crackdown on feral pigs. The support is part of the Minn Government’s plans to strengthen and build the state’s...
