NSW Farmers branches across the northwest are gearing up for a series of meetings to discuss how they will tackle issues such as connectivity and feral animals in the region.
NSW Farmers President Xavier Martin says the state’s peak farm body was hosting a series of 12 meetings to be held across the New England from 17–26 March, with further meetings to be held across the district in the coming months.
With a broad range of agricultural issues on the agenda, Mr Martin says members were encouraged to bring their concerns and solutions to a meeting in their local area.
“From renewable energy and water to rural crime, connectivity, coal seam gas and feral pigs, farmers in the northwest are facing significant challenges to their farming operations on many fronts,” Mr Martin said.
“It’s brilliant to see our Branches come together to workshop solutions to these challenges that can be put forward as motions to our Annual Conference and ultimately, serve to drive our policy and advocacy for farmers across the state and nation.”
“All of our advocacy wins – be it independent Biosecurity and Agriculture Commissioners, or more money for feral pig control – started at the grassroots with motions from local Branches, so your say matters, and we want to hear your thoughts on how we build a stronger farming future.”
Events
• 17 March – Gunnedah/Tambar Springs
• 17 March – Tamworth
• 18 March ‒ Coolah
• 18 March ‒ Premer
• 19 March ‒ Moree
• 19 March ‒ Inverell
• 20 March ‒ Garah/Weemelah
• 20 March ‒ Walgett
• 21 March ‒ North Star/Croppa Creek
• 21 March ‒ Bingara
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