Farmers are being reminded to check their employee pay and superannuation rates with changes on the way from Monday, July 1.
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Posted inAgriculture, Bendemeer, Energy
Farmers dig in on renewables as transition accelerates
Farmers are playing their part in the transition to renewable energy with little to no impact on their agricultural production
Posted inArmidale, Business
Monday’s minimum wage increase cuts both ways
Minimum wage goes up by 3.75% on Monday, but what is welcomed by workers is another increasing cost on small business.
Posted inAgriculture, Grants and funding, Inverell, National News
Ag businesses try innovative approaches to reducing emissions
Producers of pet food, barramundi and wine will receive federal funding to study ways to save power and cut pollution.
Posted inAgriculture, Local News
Key survey shows the shoots of optimism in Australian beef industry
Australian beef producers have indicated growing optimism in the Australian beef industry according to the latest survey.
Posted inAgriculture
Fiona Simson elected to world farming body
New England local and former NFF President Fiona Simson has been elected as Vice President of the World Farmer’s Organisation.
Posted inBusiness, Inverell
‘Come back, Akubra’ says long-time supplier and Inverell family business
Local Inverell business, Bakers Barn, were recently told they can no longer sell the Akubra hats they have stocked for over 35 years.
Posted inAgriculture
Locals treated to workshops on sustainable farming
Local landholders have been educated on sustainable farming and the potential benefits it can have on productivity, profits and emissions.
Posted inBusiness, Recreation
Tamworth Tow World bringing back brand new caravans
Tow World in Tamworth is under fresh management and one of the new owners’ first initiatives is to start selling brand new caravans again.
Posted inArmidale, Business, What's on
Skeptics in the Pub forced to find a new venue as the Wicklow prepares to close
The bush telegraph was running hot this afternoon that the famous Wicklow Hotel in Armidale may be closing its doors, after Skeptics in the Pub had to suddenly move to the Railway.