Low interest, fixed term loans of up to $250,000 for drought affected farms
NSW Farmers applauds the Minns Government’s new $250 million Drought Ready and Resilient Fund, designed to assist farmers prepare and respond to drought conditions.
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Survey to evaluate how farmers are already reducing their emissions
A new farmer survey aims to discover how farmers are already reducing their emissions, and find out where governments can invest to further help farmers reduce emissions whilst increasing productivity.
Farmers and agribusiness owners to have a say on farming loans
The public have the chance to put forward their views and suggestions on farming loans as part of the Regional Investment Corporation Act 2018 review.
Tips for preparing your home for potential bush fire this summer
With the El Niño weather pattern bringing reduced rainfall and warmer temperatures this summer, RACV is encouraging Victorians to be mindful of the heightened risk of grassfires.
Peak bodies join forces on proposed changes to Murray Darling Basin Plan
The Albanese Government’s proposed changes to the Murray-Darling Basin Plan will shut down farms, destroy jobs and increase the price of food for all Australians.
Fire affected landholders encouraged to report damage to survey
NSW Farmers is strongly encouraging all fire-affected rural landholders to report damage through an official government survey.
Pests and weeds costing farmers a combined $5.3 billion a year
Pests and weeds are costing farmers a combined $5.3 billion a year in both management and production loss.
Recreational fishers to take part in tagging campaign in the Murray Darling Basin
Recreational fishers are being given a golden chance to show how valuable they are in the Murray-Darling Basin as part of an innovative new fish tagging project.
Don’t rush into water buybacks from farmers says Productivity Commission
The Productivity Commission has advised the Australian Government against rushing to water buybacks from farmers to recover an additional 450 GL promised to South Australia under the Basin Plan.
Natural disaster fund activated to raise donations for bushfire affected farmers
NSW Farmers has activated its natural disaster fund to accept cash donations to support farmers in Northern NSW affected by the recent bushfires.
New national plan launched to tackle impact of feral goats
The Invasive Species Council has welcomed the release by Environment Minister Plibersek of a new national plan to tackle feral goats.
New fire retardant paint to help save rural buildings in bushfires
A new fire-retardant paint, formulated by engineers at UNSW Sydney, has become the first to pass a stringent Australian standard test that simulates a bushfire attack.
