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Don’t repeat mistakes in bush push

(8/08/2023)
The state’s peak farming body says country communities need to be better equipped to deal with an increasing number of ‘tree changers’.

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Powerline upgrade could stop farm shock

(4/08/2023)
Upgrading existing powerlines would short-circuit community pain over transmission projects.

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Farmers investing in the future

(27/07/2023)
The state’s peak farming body is supporting five bright young minds from country communities to complete their studies.

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Government reminded one size does not fit all

(25/07/2023)
Farmers have urged the federal government to work with the industry to avoid unintended impacts on the fresh food supply chain.

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NSW Farmers welcomes new board member

(20/07/2023)
Moree-based cropper Oscar Pearse has been elected to the NSW Farmers Board at the Annual Conference this week.

Progress on sheep and goat traceability

(19/07/2023)
Sheep and farmed goat producers say they appreciate funding to help transition to a mandatory traceability system, but concerns about tag costs remain.

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State farm reps agree on need for traceability funding

(13/07/2023)
Leaders from the nation’s state farming organisations have agreed to work together on sweeping reforms announced by Agriculture Ministers last year.

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Avoid cracks in egg supply

(13/07/2023)
Egg farmers are calling on Agriculture Minister Tara Moriarty to avoid egg shortages and price hikes by deferring a phase-out of conventional cage eggs.

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Country vet shortage a growing concern

(10/07/2023)
It’s getting harder and harder to find large animal veterinarians, farmers say, amid calls for increased training and targeted skilled migration.

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Farmers issue warning on food security

(7/07/2023)
A parliamentary inquiry has been told Australia is no closer to better food security after a decade of inaction.

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Biosecurity should be everyone's concern

(25/07/2022)
Six months ago, barely anyone outside of politics or agriculture had even heard the word ‘biosecurity’, let alone knew what it was.

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Don't fall for doomsayers' 'hot air'

(24/09/2021)
It’s a fact almost universally accepted that you should never discuss religion or politics in polite conversation. These days, I think we can add climate change to that list, because it can raise the temperature of the room (pardon the pun) like few

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Ag learning key this Ed Week

(29/07/2021)
With a growing global population, food security will be one of the most important issues facing future generations. Paradoxically, these generations might have little to no connection to farming – if current trends continue. This week is Education We