Registration solutions for farm fire units are long overdue say farmers
A special registration solution for farm vehicles used to fight fires in NSW is long overdue, the state’s peak farm body has said.
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Grain handlers to vote on whether to accept a proposed pay deal
Grain handlers working at grain receival sites across NSW will vote on whether to accept a proposed pay deal with their employer GrainCorp, said the Australian Workers’ Union which represents the workers.
Landcare Victoria calls for a $48 million investment for facilitator roles
Landcare Victoria Inc, the peak body for Landcare in Victoria, has launched an advocacy campaign calling on the State Government to invest $48 million into the Victorian Landcare Facilitator Program (VLFP) over the next four years.
Proposal to increase rural water prices by 22 per cent each year from 2025 to 2030
A 22 per cent rise in rural water prices could drown farmers in debt and strip many farms of the water needed to produce food and fibre, the state’s peak farm body has said.
Full impact of 3G shutdown on regional communities yet to be gauged
Farmers have called on telecommunications providers to ensure farming communities don’t lose connectivity as the 3G network is shut down.
Dispute resolution to be available for farming families impacted by renewable energy
The state’s peak farm body has welcomed news that independent advice and dispute resolution services will soon be available to farming families directly impacted by the state’s renewable energy transition.
Emerging leaders in ag sector urged to apply for national leadership program
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has opened applications for its National Agriculture Leadership Program.
New film series showcases regional Australians living in thick of shift to renewable energy
Goulburn farmer Ed Suttle and Crookwell farmer Dimity Taylor have joined a huge cross section of regional Australia living in the thick of our shift to renewable energy who have come together as part of a new film series.
Over $1 million in funding for remote, rural and regional communities from Nutrien Ag Solutions
Nutrien Ag Solutions and FRRR (Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal) have announced the 59 recipients of the 2024 Nutrien Ag Solutions Community Grants Program, with over $1 million invested in remote, rural or regional communities through the program over the past four years.
Farmers want a clean future so their kids can keep farming
Farmers have travelled from across Queensland to deliver a clear message to politicians ahead of the election campaign: Farmers want a clean future.
Calls for federal government to commit to SA Dog Fence rebuild
Livestock SA has called on the federal government to confirm its commitment to delivering the landmark South Australian Dog Fence rebuild project.
State of the Industry report gives one stop shop on live export facts
A one-stop shop for facts and figures about Australia’s livestock export industry and its performance is now available, following the release of the first State of the Industry report.
