TAFE NSW has seen demand surging for the Certificate IV in Wool Classing this semester, with record enrolments across a number of campuses
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Moree farmer to ‘fire things up’ in NSW Farmers board position
Moree-based farmer Oscar Pearse plans to use his new position as NSW Farmers Board Member to pursue a better deal for farmers in the carbon farming market.
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Over 100 bulls at Bald Blair Angus bull sale next Tuesday
The Bald Blair Angus bull sale on Tuesday, 1st August will have it all, including a lineup of over 100 bulls, and a live auction with bulls in the sale ring.
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$38m for sheep and goat EID tags
The Albanese and Minns Governments have jointly announced more than $38 million to support the transition to sheep and goat eID, but NSW Farmers says it’s not enough.
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Millions to tackle feral pigs
The NSW Government is ramping up efforts to tackle rising feral pig populations across the state, providing an $8 million boost to help fund a new coordinated control program.
Posted inAgriculture, Armidale
APVMA Chair, CEO quit following scathing report
The CEO and chair of the Armidale-based APVMA have resigned today following the release of a scathing report into misconduct in the organisation.
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State farm reps agree on need for traceability funding
Leaders from the nation’s state farming organisations have agreed to work together on sweeping reforms to sheep and goat traceability.
Posted inArmidale, Business
Local jewellery returns to Armidale’s shopping options with the opening of Regarde Jewellers
Jewellers Jermaine Peters and partner Richard have this weekend opened the doors to their new venture with great support from family and friends.
Posted inTourism
Steam trains return to the New England
Transport Heritage NSW, operators of the state’s rail heritage fleet, is returning steam to the New England region from 11 to 20 August 2023.
Posted inBusiness, Tamworth
Community rallies for Tamworth freight job losses
Tamworth has been quick to offer work for 20 people who lost their job after Australia Post ended its contract with local company General Freight Express.