A picture is worth a thousand words, and two—in this case—speaks volumes about the positive impacts of the NSW Government’s Feral Pig and Pest Program. Before-and-after photos of a farm dam in Yetman, in the Northern Tablelands, show a vast improvement in vegetation...
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Search On for Next Gen Leaders
A statewide search is underway for five young rural leaders as NSW Farmers opens applications for its 2025 Tertiary Scholarships. Each worth $4000 annually, the NSW Farmers 2025 Tertiary Scholarships will be awarded to members or their children in their second year of...
NSW: The Feral Capital
Farmers have called for more funding to get feral pests under control as a new report finds NSW has the highest number of feral mammal species in the nation.NSW Farmers' Conservation and Resource Management Committee Chair Bronwyn Petrie said the data released this...
Have Your Say on Updated Water Sharing Plan Wetland Mapping
The NSW Government is updating specific wetlands in 6 regional draft water sharing plans following important community feedback that has been critical in helping us improve the mapping. Now we are inviting people to view the revised maps and provide further input on...
Coverage Commitment Welcomed
A Federal Government commitment to expand basic mobile coverage across the nation may help close the connectivity gap if delivered.On Tuesday the Federal Government announced plans to introduce legislation that would establish a Universal Outdoor Mobile Obligation...
Clubhouse a Cut Above Thanks to $100,000 Grant
The New England Lapidary and Fossicking Club’s home base at Uralla Showground has an updated look thanks to a $100,000 grant from round 5 of the now-defunct Stronger Country Communities Fund. Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan was on-hand as the club...
Inverell Show Society Requests Contribution from Council
Inverell Show Society has requested Inverell Shire Council make a $15,000 contribution towards the production costs of the 2025 Inverell Show, which kicks off this Friday. In its submission to the Council, the Show Society state their anticipated income for this year,...
Family Fun at This Year’s Ashford Show
The show circuit arrives in Ashford this weekend with the show society aiming to provide more attractions for kids and families. Events planned for the 2-day Ashford show, which runs tomorrow and Sunday, include Horse Events, Show Jumping, Pavilion, Dog Show, Ram,...
Rate Cuts a Relief for Farmers
Farmers have welcomed new interest rate cuts as the cost of feeding and clothing the world continues to soar. NSW Farmers President Xavier Martin said city borrowers weren’t the only ones celebrating the first signs of relief from the cost-of-living crunch following...