Rural

Southern Region members wanted by GrainGrowers

GrainGrowers is seeking nominations from growers interested in serving as representatives for the southern region on its National Policy Group (NPG).GrainGrowers CEO Shona Gawel said eligible members in southern New South Wales have an exciting...

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19 Oct 2025

Rural

Research into leaf spot disease developing solutions to manage impact on barley crops

NSW Government plant pathologists are developing solutions to manage an emerging fungal disease that threatens the production of barley, the state’s second-largest cereal crop. The NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (NSW...

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19 Oct 2025

Rural

NSW Farmers welcomes recognition for chicken farmers

NSW Farmers has said there was ‘no surprise’ in the information provided in a recent review into the chicken meat supply chain and that farmers are still waiting on action to address market power misuse in the poultry industry. According to NSW...

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19 Oct 2025

Rural

NSW Farmers welcomes recognition for chicken farmers

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19 Oct 2025

Rural

Julie the first woman to win Tullamore open dog trial

A Boorowa resident has become the first woman to win an open final at the Tullamore NSW Sheep Dog Trials. And that’s not all. Julie Birkett took out both first and third place with two different dogs in the TJ McMahon Memorial Open Trial in what was...

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12 Oct 2025

Rural

Rowntree reiterates wool is hot as sustainable fashion

Television personality, wool ambassador and honourary Hilltops local, Catriona Rowntree urged wool growers to not lose faith under the weight of drought and low prices as the Merino wool was not “hot” as sustainable fashion. Ms Rowntree...

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05 Oct 2025

Rural

From local paddocks to the globe

The House of Representatives Joint Standing Committee on Trade and Investment Growth has commenced a new inquiry into creating sustainable economic growth in rural and regional Australia. The Committee seeks to identify opportunities to promote and...

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14 Sep 2025

Rural

Call for submissions to be made public

Member for Cootamundra, Steph Cooke is calling for the publication of all non-confidential submissions relating to the Land Management Code amendments. On June 6, a four-week consultation period commenced, with NSW Local Land Services seeking...

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07 Sep 2025

Rural

Roundtable outlines six key areas to improve productivity

The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is proud to be representing Australian farmers in the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry’s “Unlocking Productivity in Australian Agriculture” roundtable in Brisbane today, ahead of the...

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17 Aug 2025

Rural

Call for submissions to be made public

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07 Sep 2025

Rural

Roundtable outlines six key areas to improve productivity

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17 Aug 2025

Rural

A life changing development program for young ag leaders

Young agricultural leaders in NSW are being encouraged to participate in a life-changing development program, as the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW launches its 2026 RAS Rural Achiever Award. Taking place at the Sydney Royal Easter Show, the...

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17 Aug 2025

Rural

Steph fighting for farmer’s rights

Member for Cootamundra has returned to the floor of the NSW Parliament following the winter break and kickstarted the session with a Notice of Motion on Land Management Regulation and property rights. Ms Cooke gave notice that she would move notes...

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17 Aug 2025

Rural

McCormack tells Albo, beef is not a trade pawn

Member for Riverina Michael McCormack says there are serious questions over the Albanese Labor Government’s lifting of restrictions on US beef. Mr McCormack said there were other factors to consider other than a quick fix to appease the USA over...

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17 Aug 2025

Rural

From farm to yarn: Roseville wool now has its own line

By BRETT TINDAL A life-long passion for Corriedale wool has been spun into reality at the Australian Sheep and Wool Show in Bendigo. Sixty years of dedicated breeding culminated in a launch of a branded Roseville Corriedale wool blanket and yarn...

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17 Aug 2025

Rural

World first foot and mouth vaccine to be supplied to local farmers

In a world-first, the NSW Government and international biotechnology leader, Tiba BioTech, have developed a breakthrough foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccine that is fast to produce and will see Australia become one of the few nations with the...

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10 Aug 2025

Rural

Help improve the On Farm Connectivity Program

The Australian Government is seeking input from community and industry stakeholders on the popular On Farm Connectivity Program to ensure it is delivering the best possible outcomes for primary producers through the upcoming third round. Through over...

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27 Jul 2025

Rural

Varroa workshops end but learning continues

More than 200 beekeepers have taken part in the final Varroa Mite Management Workshops hosted by the National Varroa Mite Management Program over the weekend. Staged simultaneously in Ballina, Queensland’s Lockyer Valley and South Perth on Saturday...

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27 Jul 2025

Rural

Dry conditions persist across local area

Recent data from the NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) has confirmed that dry conditions continue to affect much of the local area, with many local farming communities experiencing below-average rainfall and reduced soil moisture. The July...

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20 Jul 2025

Rural

Farmers in drought waiting over a year for loan scheme response

Australia’s peak farming bodies are demanding urgent action from the Federal Government after it is yet to respond to two critical drought resilience actions. The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF), alongside its members Australian Dairy Farmers...

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20 Jul 2025

Rural

DPI release important information for locals

Are you a sheep and goat owner? The DPI need your help to protect the sheep and livestock industry. From 1 January 2025, all sheep and goats born in NSW must be identified with NLIS electronic ID (eID) tags – replacing visual tags. Here’s some...

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20 Jul 2025

Rural

Farmers for Climate Action welcome battery subsidy

Farmers have the chance to charge up their energy independence as the Federal Government’s battery subsidy begins. Farmers for Climate Action, representing its 8400 farmer members, pushed hard for a battery boost policy which helps farmers before...

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20 Jul 2025

Rural

Inquiry to look at hunting amendment bill

An Upper House inquiry has been established to examine the Game and Feral Animal Legislation Amendment (Conservation Hunting) Bill 2025, a private members’ bill introduced by the Hon Robert Borsak MLC of the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers party. The...

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13 Jul 2025

Rural

Business transition and succession planning information sessions

Primary producers in central and southern NSW have the opportunity to develop skills to assist with family farm succession and business transition at complimentary information sessions. Hosted by the NSW Rabo Client Council, the practical Business...

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13 Jul 2025

Rural

Local Land Services annual farm census survey underway

NSW landholders are being asked to report their livestock numbers and land use information as part of Local Land Services’ annual farm census. The Annual Land and Stock Return collects important information that helps shape the delivery of...

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13 Jul 2025

Rural

Land Management Code consultation extended

Public consultation on the proposed amendments to the Land Management (Native Vegetation) Code 2018 (the Code) has been extended to Friday 1 August. The consultation, which started on Friday 6 June, is inviting feedback on proposed amendments to the...

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13 Jul 2025

Rural

Resilient Soils for Success free field day

2025 YLAD Living Soils Field Day promises farmers practical tools for healthy, productive paddocks. Farmers seeking to build more resilient, biologically active soils are invited to attend the FREE 2025 YLAD Living Soils Field Day, themed...

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06 Jul 2025