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GURLEY born-and-bred Katherine Munn has been named one of eight finalists in the Royal Agriculture Society Rural Achiever Program, which recognises emerging agricultural industry leaders working to make a difference in their local community, show and regional New South Wales. Katherine, whose parents Brendan and Karen Munn are president and secretary of the Moree Show [...]
Agriculture
THE Country Mayors Association of NSW executive board has welcomed the recent announcement by the NSW Government that they intend to remove some of the red-tape that has prevented farmers from using their water to fight fires on their property and adjacent land. It’s understood the legislative improvements include the provision that a landholder can [...]
Aussie Lamb
AUSTRALIA’S favourite lamb ad is back, and it’s roasting the comments section on social media platforms as part of this year’s Summer Lamb Campaign. From how to make the perfect cuppa, to some of the year’s most viral moments – this year’s ad was created using real online comments that divided our nation on so [...]
Agriculture
BEEF producers will soon have the chance to build industry networks and improve their skills in the breeding, feeding and management of cattle bound for feedlots at the Feeder Steer School in Armidale in February. Tailored for feeder steer producers, the conference will feature hands-on workshops and practical advice from leading industry research agencies, buyers, [...]
Agriculture
THE National Farmers’ Federation has welcomed funding for a third round of the On Farm Connectivity Program. Announced on Tuesday by Minister for Communications, Michelle Rowland, the OFCP is designed to assist farmers to adopt advanced connected machinery and sensor technology. In previous rounds of the program, farmers have benefited from a 50 per cent [...]
Agriculture
ORGANISERS for the Bayer Cotton Grower of the Year Field Day have released the full agenda for the event which will be among the most anticipated on-farm events for the cotton industry in 2025. The Field Day will be held at the property of the winner of the 2024 Bayer Grower of the Year, Scott [...]
Agriculture
A common sense exemption via amendments to the Water Management Regulation means red tape which has stifled farmers’ ability to fight fires on their own property has been reduced. During a fire emergency, a landholder can now take water from surface water and groundwater sources on their land without needing to have a water licence [...]
Agriculture
FARMERS across the district are encouraged to take part in a trial that exempts vehicles used to fight fires from registration, in a move that supports rural landholders during bush fire season. Under a NSW Government trial in place until March 31, private farm vehicles used for firefighting purposes known as Farm Fire Units – [...]
Parkes Electorate
I would like to wish everyone in the Parkes electorate a very happy New Year! I hope the Christmas period was one full of rest, relaxation and opportunities to reconnect with loved ones. Here’s to 2025 being a great year for all, bringing plenty of joy, good health and prosperity. Now that we have entered [...]
Agriculture
GREENHILLS Pastoral at Willow Tree near Quirindi has taken out the state’s top prize for wheat growers in the 26th annual Suncorp Dryland and Field Wheat competition, with an awards dinner held at Dubbo last week. Rob Cropper’s crop was victorious in a field of strong contenders following a highly successful winter grain harvest across [...]
