It was revealed in late night hearing of Senate Estimates that the independent review of the culture of the Armidale-based Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has been abandoned on legal advice.
Agriculture
Posted inAgriculture, NSW Politics
‘Farms of the future’ called out for LGA discrimination
Gwydir Shire farmer Martin Murray has called out the unfairness of only 11 local government areas being included in the recently announced Farms of the Future grant program.
Posted inAgriculture, Armidale
APVMA CEO ‘on leave’ until inquiry complete
The CEO of the Armidale based public service agency APVMA has taken extended leave and has been replaced by an executive from the Department of Agriculture while an independent review of the organisation is completed.
Posted inAgriculture
First national farmer wellbeing survey
Australia’s first National Farmer Wellbeing Survey has been launched by NFF in partnership with Norco.
Posted inAgriculture, Armidale, Federal Politics
APVMA “private urination” referred to police
Police will be brought into investigate the behaviour of staff of an Armidale based federal government agency following claims a staff member was urinated on.
Posted inAgriculture, NSW Votes 2023
NSW Farmers brings Regional Debate to Armidale
NSW Farmers Regional Debate Series brings senior politicians to Armidale next Tuesday to debate regional issues ahead of the state election.
Posted inAgriculture
More support needed for sheep and goat eID
NSW Farmers is calling for a substantial investment from the state and federal governments to make their livestock traceability reform achievable and affordable for farmers.
Posted inAgriculture, Energy, Investigation, Walcha
Local farmers take long term view in supporting Winterbourne Wind at Walcha
The Winterbourne Wind Farm will be a boon for Walcha, a local farming family says, by ameliorating climate change and offering new income for the town that relies heavily on agriculture.
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Australia’s cattle herd to reach largest size in nearly a decade
Meat and Livestock Australia says the nation’s cattle herd is on track to be the biggest in nearly a decade in 2023, thanks to producers successfully rebuilding their herds after years of drought.
Posted inAgriculture
$500k grants for food producer innovation
Australian producers and manufacturers can now apply for financial support to help them develop new market-leading products and sustainable processes and technologies.