NSW Farmers have warned the new NSW Nature Strategy announced today must not be used to restrict food and fibre production.
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Posted inAgriculture
Busy two days for NSW Farmers Annual Conference next week
A jam packed agenda is in store next week as the state’s peak farming body holds their annual general conference in Sydney.
Posted inAgriculture, Awareness Events
30 farmers have lost their lives on the job already this year
Farmsafe Australia has revealed 30 farmers have lost their lives in the first half of this year in the 2024 Safer Farms Report, released today at the start of National Farm Safety Week.
Posted inBusiness, Uralla, Walcha, Women
Uralla’s Michelle Knott; a role model for women wanting careers in non-traditional industries
Uralla’s Michelle Knott is building pathways and showing success for women paving careers in traditionally male industries.
Posted inAgriculture, Armidale, Federal Politics
New CEO and Board Chair for APVMA
A new CEO and Board Chair have been appointed to the APVMA after almost two years of turmoil for the Armidale based regulator.
Posted inAgriculture, Gunnedah, Science and Research, Spring Ridge
Mushrooms provide elegant solution to achieve carbon sequestration and yield increase
Sessions in Gunnedah and Spring Ridge next week will help farmers determine if adding a soil carbon project will be good for their operations.
Posted inBest in the New England, Business
Small and special secrets most valued businesses in New England
As we wrap up the first week of our Best in the New England promotion, it’s clear that New England loves its small and special businesses more than the big and well-known.
Posted inBusiness, What's on
World Chocolate Day tomorrow has The Sweet Place’s new owners celebrating
World Chocolate Day is more than just an excuse to indulge this Sunday.
Posted inAgriculture, Science and Research
Farmer wants a wife… but a daughter-in-law not so much
University of New England researchers have unsparingly laid out the uncomfortable paradox experienced by women who marry into intergenerational family farms.
Posted inBusiness, Local News, Travel
Bonza reaches end of tarmac as budget carrier wound up
Bonza’s turbulent take-off finally comes to an end with the budget carriers being permanently grounded.