The state’s peak farm body has welcomed a new government initiative to address acute shortages of vets across rural NSW.
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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, 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.
Posted inAgriculture, Energy, Environment, Investigation
REZ dialogue critical to success
Consultation is king when it comes to dealing with rural communities. The evolution of the New England region into becoming the state’s biggest renewable energy zone (REZ) is a testament to that.
Posted inAgriculture, Energy, Investigation
Renewable bonanza for NSW farmers and rural communities
Landholders in NSW are set to reap the biggest economic benefit from the renewable energy shift according to a new report
Posted inAgriculture, Local News
State’s pest problem explodes
Funding to fight off biosecurity threats must be a top priority as the true cost of the state’s growing pests and weeds problem is exposed.
Posted inAgriculture, Federal Politics
PM ignored farmer rally
Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton claims Prime Minster Anthony Albanese refused to attend the National Farmer Rally outside Parliament House earlier this week
Posted inAgriculture, Tenterfield
Rally to call out fake ‘facts’ on farmers
Tenterfield’s Bronwyn Petrie ready to call out ‘fake’ farmers at the National Farmer’s rally in Canberra, and set the record straight.
Posted inAgriculture, Moree
Supermarkets cash in despite cost of living
NSW Farmers says the billion-dollar profits of major supermarkets are a reminder Aussie families are paying a steep price.
Posted inEnergy, NSW Politics, Uralla, Walcha
Moylan calls for a halt to the REZ
Brendan Moylan has admitted to being uninformed as he called for a moratorium on renewable energy projects.