15 months of intense effort and millions of dollars to eradicate the challenging varroa mite from Australia has failed, and authorities and bee keepers will now transition to managing the pest long term.
Tara Moriarty
Posted inArmidale, Education, Investigation, Social issues and services
When a child cannot be kept safe: why Armidale needs two high schools
The inability to go to another school, and escape the routine torture they are subjected to, makes already vulnerable children an easy target.
Posted inGeneral News
Plans for better housing for temporary REZ workers
The NSW Government and councils are planning for more and better housing for thousands of temporary and seasonal workers needed to support major projects.
Posted inAgriculture
Drought preparedness research in Tamworth
NSW Minister for Agriculture Tara Moriarty met with researchers at the Tamworth Agricultural Institute yesterday to discuss how their research is driving drought preparedness.
Posted inGrants and funding, Recreation
Support for local Gone Fishing Day events
Applications are open now for support for local fishing clubs to run their own events for Gone Fishing Day this October.
Posted inAgriculture
$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.
Posted inAgriculture
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 inNSW Politics
Moree SAP future still subject to review
Member for Northern Tablelands Adam Marshall published a media release this week saying the Moree Special Activation Precinct (SAP) was ‘guaranteed’ but the Minister responsible says the project is still subject to review.
Posted inAgriculture, Local News, NSW Politics
Marshall calls for action against mice
Northern Tablelands MP Adam Marshall has called on the new NSW Government to help farmers and homeowners prepare for a possible influx of mice this winter.
Posted inNSW Politics
New ag minister prioritises biosecurity
The new NSW Minister for Agriculture, Tara Moriarty, has declared that biosecurity will be her main focus while visiting Tocal Agricultural College