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Agriculture
RBA rate cut welcome but farmers still battling
The RBA’s first rate cut since late 2020 will provide some relief to Aussie farmers, but it won’t do much to ease the difficulties facing the industry.
Women wanted for ag leadership program
Women with leadership ambitions are again being urged to apply to the popular Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program (DiALP).
Local farmers warn of cactus crisis and call for NSW Government action
Farmers have warned the march of a destructive cactus through NSW could be only the beginning of the state’s weed woes unless ongoing funding for weed control is secured. Harrisia […]
Shearing facility a powerful tool to train industry’s next generation coming to Uralla
Uralla Showground will be home to a new portable shearing facility, helping to train a new generation of shearers and wool handlers.
Industry shoots down calls to axe native logging
The local logging sector has hit back at claims native logging can be replaced, arguing the environmental impacts of the practice are overstated.
Its showtime across the New England
Local communities are hastily preparing for show season, which kicks off in the New England region with the Bundarra Show kicking us off starting tomorrow, 1st and 2nd of February. […]
Tertiary education leader named as new NFF CEO
Troy Williams has been announced as the new CEO of the peak farming body, replacing Tony Mahar.
Armidale duo join ABRI leadership team
Agricultural Business Research Institute has boosted its ranks with Christian Duff and Rudolph Linde joining the team in Armidale.
Industry networking and advice on offer at Feeder Steer School
Beef producers will soon have the chance to build industry networks and improve their skills this February at the Feeder Steer School in Armidale.