Agriculture coverage
Camp Cotton
MORE than 50 delegates from some of the world’s leading fashion brands, retailers and non-government organisations have travelled from across Australia and overseas to the Namoi Valley, as part of Cotton Australia’s flagship Camp Cotton event – reinforcing growing global demand for traceable, sustainably produced natural fibres. Delegates from 18 countries, representing brands including BIG [...]
Fuel Security
FOR the first time, four of Australia’s most influential agricultural bodies – National Farmers’ Federation, GrainGrowers, Australian Sugar Manufacturers and Canegrowers – have joined forces to urge the Australian Government to introduce an immediate national mandate for ethanol and biodiesel to bolster fuel security, support regional jobs and unlock new value-adding opportunities for Australian agriculture. [...]
Agriculture
AS the first comprehensive review of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan has closed, the National Farmers’ Federation is calling on the Federal Government to seize the moment and deliver a smarter, more balanced approach to water reform and not repeat the mistakes of the past. NFF President Hamish McIntyre said the review marks a critical moment [...]
Shepherd Grain
LAND-HOLDERS across much of north-western New South Wales and southern Queensland are anxiously peering skyward in the hope of rain – and plenty of it – as they prepare for planting season in the coming weeks. There is rain predicted over the next fortnight, with good falls expected in the second week of this month. [...]
Agriculture
WITH dry seasonal conditions and a fuel shortage creating challenges for beef producers across north-western New South Wales this year, advice on offer at the 2026 North-West Beef Producers’ Forum in May will focus on helping producers navigate the season ahead. Tailored for beef producers, the event will feature an update on global beef markets, [...]
Agriculture
NSW Farmers’ has thanked the NSW Government for listening to producers and unveiling a $7 million funding boost and eradication-focused direction for the NSW Cattle Tick Program. NSW Farmers’ Biosecurity Committee chair Tony Hegarty said farmers had engaged constructively with the NSW Independent Biosecurity Commissioner’s review process, and it was important that the NSW Government [...]
Transport and Freight
THE Australian Livestock and Rural Transporters Association yesterday appeared before the Parliamentary Select Committee on Productivity in Canberra and proposed major reforms aimed at bolstering economic productivity by strengthening and building resilience across the rural freight sector. ALRTA is the national peak body for Australia’s multi-billion-dollar livestock and rural road freight operators, linking farms, processors, [...]
Feral Pig Explosion
THE NSW Opposition is again calling on the Minns Labor Government to take immediate action on the state’s feral pig problem, with current population numbers spiralling out of control, damage escalating and an increase in attacks on livestock. Shadow Minister for Agriculture Brendan Moylan has been advocating for urgent targeted control, but the government has [...]
Environment
ONE of the last strongholds for the broad-shelled turtle in the Gwydir Wetlands west of Moree is on the brink of disappearing as the Gingham Waterhole rapidly dries, prompting urgent calls for environmental water releases from Copeton Dam. Field surveys conducted last month by freshwater turtle researchers revealed a worsening ecological crisis at the site. [...]
Agriculture
NATIONAL Farmers’ Federation president, Hamish McIntyre, has welcomed the news the crippling fertiliser shortage has been eased with supplies from Indonesia locked in. “This is a very welcome step and will go a long way to restoring confidence for farmers heading into the winter growing season,” Mr McIntyre said. “Securing an additional 250,000 tonnes of [...]
