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. […]
Agriculture
Posted inAgriculture
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.
Posted inAgriculture, Armidale
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.
Posted inAgriculture, 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.
Posted inAgriculture, Local News
Common Sense Prevails with removal of red-tape for farmers
The Country Mayors Association has welcomed the recent announcement to remove some of the red tape that has prevented farmers from using their water to fight fires on their property.
Posted inAgriculture, Fire, Local News
New England farmers urged to trial fire vehicles
Farmers are urged to take part in a trial of Farm Fire Units in NSW as unprecedented bushfires continue to burn in the United States.
Posted inAgriculture, Education, Local News
Help conserve the New England’s natural beauty with tips from TAFE NSW
With domestic tourism booming during summer holidays, it’s vital we all follow simple steps to conserve our local environment.
Posted inAgriculture, Local News
Timely Reminder: Let’s keep kids safe on NSW farms these school holidays
The State Government is urging farm workplaces across the state to take appropriate safety precautions these school holidays.
Posted inAgriculture, Gwydir Shire, Moree Plains Shire, Tamworth Regional
More time to have your say on draft water sharing plans
Communities have even more time to have their say on the draft water sharing plan across Regional NSW as the public exhibition period gets an extension.
Posted inAgriculture, Emergency management
Trial underway for farm fire fighting vehicles
Farmers are encouraged to nominate their vehicles to take part in a fresh trial now underway to help first responders fight bushfires.