“Make the buggers pay”: NSW Farmers debates forcing renewable projects to fund local councils
NSW Farmers have voted to have renewable energy projects forced to entirely - and exclusively - fund local councils.
New Englanders re-elected at NSW Farmers conference
New England farmers continue their dominance in the leadership of NSW Farmers following board elections on the first day of the Annual General Conference.
NSW Farmers conference starts today
Farmers from all corners of the state will meet in Sydney this week to discuss critical issues such as the energy transition and feeding the future.
New nature strategy calls for overhaul of laws, LLS, and concerns farmers
NSW Farmers have warned the new NSW Nature Strategy announced today must not be used to restrict food and fibre production.
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.
Farmers reminded to check wage changes
Farmers are being reminded to check their employee pay and superannuation rates with changes on the way from Monday, July 1.
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
Workshops aimed at women in farming coming back to the New England region this June and July
NSW Farmers are bringing Empowering Women in Farming Business workshops back to the New England to support and fast-track professional development in the agricultural sector.
Feral pig problem escalates in the North West
Farmers are reporting a fresh surge in feral pig numbers, prompting a call to escalate funding to fight the state’s feral pig problem.
Real action needed on competition reform says farmers
A suite of new laws and reforms are needed to crack down on bad behaviour by the nation’s major supermarkets, according to a Senate Inquiry report handed down this week.