Agriculture coverage
Agriculture
THE race to a $100 billion Australian agriculture industry by 2030 is on. And for the first time, Woolworths and the National Farmers’ Federation are seeking the nation’s most innovative minds to lead the charge. Joining forces to launch the AgriEmpower Scholarship, Woolworths and the NFF are investing $400,000 over the next four years to [...]
Agriculture
ENERGY developers must fairly engage with the community and properly address the impacts of renewable projects on regions, NSW Farmers has told a state inquiry. On Tuesday, the state’s peak farm body appeared at a NSW Government inquiry into renewable energy zones, saying its calls to improve community engagement around the renewable transition were still [...]
Agriculture
COTTON growers from the Narrabri, Goondiwindi and Gunnedah regions have been named finalists in the 2025 Bayer Cotton Grower of the Year award and AgriRisk High Achiever of the Year award. Cotton Australia last week announced five finalists, with results to be announced at the Cotton Collective in Toowoomba in August. Thomas Popp, who farms [...]
Agriculture
THE National Farmers’ Federation’s Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program on Tuesday welcomed twelve women from across Australia to its esteemed ranks. The mentoring and networking program is the NFF’s flagship initiative to address the under representation of women in agriculture’s leadership ranks. The 2025 Diversity in Agriculture Leadership cohort includes Karen Penfold, Nada Sukkarieh, Courtney [...]
Agriculture
INVASIVE weed species remain a big issue in the region and Member for the Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan has been advocating for more action from the NSW Government to stop the spread of harrisia cactus and tropical soda apple. This week the NSW Government responded with $10 million to target high-risk weeds across the state [...]
Agriculture
UNDERSTANDING how to adapt a beef operation for the best chance of success can be a challenge in today’s changing industry landscape, with new technologies, supply chain and sustainability factors emerging. To help local beef producers find more certainty in business decision-making, North West Local Land Services will host the North West Beef Producers Forum [...]
Agriculture
THE National Farmers’ Federation on Monday congratulated Anthony Albanese and the ALP on re-election. NFF President David Jochinke said the agricultural sector stands ready to work constructively with the Government. “We look forward to continuing our engagement with Prime Minister Albanese and the Ministry team on the issues that matter to farmers and the rural [...]
Agriculture
CAROL Mudford, renowned mental health advocate and founder of non-for-profit organisation sHedway, has been named state winner of the 2025 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award. Carol was up against two other finalists for the award – Dimity Smith from Tamworth, founder of GRO Rural and GRO Events Group, and Katelyn Wall from Nemingha, co-founder of award-winning [...]
Agriculture
MEMBER for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan has welcomed news the NSW Government will legalise virtual stock fencing. Virtual fencing uses GPS wireless and sensor technology to confine and move stock without physical fences via a neck band or collar. The collars administer mild tones and shocks to manage stock movements. In October 2024, a parliamentary [...]
May 3 Election
THE National Farmers’ Federation has today released its 2025 Federal Election Scorecard, revealing how the major parties stack up when it comes to agriculture and regional Australia. NFF president David Jochinke said farmers – and all Australians who care about where their food and fibre comes from – would head to the ballot box on [...]
