Single statewide plan for travelling stock reserves
Chair of Local Land Services, Richard Bull has announced a single statewide plan to allow consistent management of more than half a million hectares of travelling stock reserves (TSRs) across NSW.
Top News
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New metering requirements for NSW irrigators
The NSW Government has announced the release of a robust new metering framework to measure and meter non-urban water take in NSW from December 1.
New soil moisture probes for pasture districts
New soil moisture probes – like those used to measure sub-soil moisture in dryland cropping areas for the past seven years – are now up and running and delivering important moisture and soil temperature data to Victoria’s pasture growing districts.
$5 billion for drought resilience over next decade
The Coalition Government has introduced legislation to establish a new, secure, revenue stream – which will grow to be worth $5 billion – for drought resilience, preparedness and recovery.
Inland rail project full steam ahead
THE 1700-kilometre Inland Rail project is moving ahead with ground-breaking geotechnical work underway for one of the most technically complex segments of nation-building project.
Irrigation infrastructure receives $500 million boost
A $500 million boost to federal funding for irrigation infrastructure is a welcome investment in Australia’s future food and fibre producing capacity says the National Irrigators’ Council (NIC).
Livestock producers be aware of lupinosis this season
NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) has alerted farmers to early signs of a toxic fungus which causes lupinosis, a disease which can lead to production losses and deaths when livestock graze infected lupin stubble.
Regulator investigates 350 reports of water breaches
The independent NSW water regulator has investigated almost 350 hotline reports during its first 200 days, and is showing no signs of slowing down with staffing numbers set to increase to 150 by the end of the year.
Farmers call for stronger emission targets
Farmers have called on all sides of politics to strengthen their response to climate change in the wake of the release of ALP’s new energy policy.
Irrigators press for water to be legally available
The NSW Irrigators’ Council remains concerned the outlook for rain is not good and the impact on irrigators and the entire agricultural sector is likely to be dire as a result of ongoing drought conditions.
Swift response to anthrax outbreak in Victoria
Over the weekend, Agriculture Victoria veterinarians and animal health staff responded to the positive identification of anthrax on a property near Swan Hill.
Elders announces net profit of $63.7 million
Elders Limited has released its results for the 12 months to 30 September 2018, continuing to deliver on its Eight Point Plan initiatives including improved underlying profit and above target return on capital.
