Dugald Saunders appointed new NSW Minister for Agriculture
NSW Farmers has thanked outgoing Agriculture Minister Adam Marshall and Water Minister Melinda Pavey for their service to the state amid the Premier’s reshuffle announcement today.
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Farm visitors urged to stay safe this holiday season
Visitors to farms and regional properties are being urged to stay safe this festive season with many in the community choosing a NSW country getaway over interstate or overseas travel during these uncertain times.
A record year for bulk grain exports
The ACCC’s monitoring report on the bulk grain ports for the 2020-21 shipping year has found new grain export ports achieved their highest market share of Australian grain exports, reducing the market share of long established incumbent ports.
Targeted grant support needed for flood-hit farmers
NSW Farmers President James Jackson has welcomed the federal government’s Recovery Assistance announcement, but says targeted grant support is needed for flood-hit farmers.
Right to repair agricultural machinery welcomed by farmers
A common sense decision to open up the market for repairs on expensive farm machinery has been welcomed by farmers.
Mouse bait rebate extended into next year
NSW Farmers Vice President Xavier Martin has welcomed the NSW Government’s decision to extend the mouse bait rebate into next year.
NSW Farmers welcome proposed ministerial veto power on carbon farms
NSW Farmers President James Jackson says proposed new environmental veto powers for the Agriculture Minister have a lot of merit.
Earmarking of cattle and sheep and cattle branding optional from Jan 1 in WA
Farmers, pastoralists and small landholders get more choice from January 1 2022 about how their livestock are identified, with earmarking of cattle and sheep and branding of cattle becoming optional.
Border farmers bracing for devastating floods as water moves south
NSW Farmers is calling on local and state governments to work together on providing up-to-date road closure information as water from Queensland approaches already-soaked communities.
How to repair land impacted by silt deposits after flooding
How best to remedy and repair land impacted by silt deposits from the floods will be the topic of a paddock walk at Yinnar on Wednesday, December 8.
Steady growth in export sales of Australian genetics
After a year highlighted by two of the most significant milestones in its 63-year history, Genetics Australia has finished the financial year with a surplus and a bright industry outlook.
NSW Farmers tackles shearer shortage with formation of advisory group
The state’s peak farming body will directly tackle the shearer shortage with the formation of the NSW Wool Technical Advisory Group (WoolTAG).
