Agriculture coverage
Agriculture
THE National Farmers’ Federation has announced Troy Williams as its new chief executive. Mr Williams’ appointment will take effect on March 3. His leadership will focus on delivering measurable outcomes for the agricultural sector and NFF’s member organisations, ensuring farmers remain at the forefront of national policy and reform. NFF President, David Jochinke, said Mr [...]
Agriculture
THE National Farmers’ Federation’s flagship gap-year program AgCAREERSTART has begun for another year, with dozens of young people kicking off their agricultural careers this week. AgCAREERSTART connects farmers with 17-25 year olds who are looking to work on Australian farms. Participants are provided a job, dedicated pastoral support, training and development grants, and the opportunity [...]
Border News
GOONDIWINDI Region mayor Lawrence Springborg has welcomed the Queensland Government’s announcement it will review current processes around wind power developments as well as implement a new development approval process. Cr Springborg said while Goondiwindi Regional Council supports the development of any new industry that adds to the Goondiwindi region economy – including wind electricity generators [...]
Agriculture
THE state’s peak agriculture body, NSW Farmers’ Association, has welcomed a new government initiative to address acute shortages of vets across rural New South Wales. Under the NSW Government’s Welcome Experience program, vets, vet nurses, vet technicians and their families are now eligible to receive assistance with sourcing housing, childcare and other services when moving [...]
Public Health
IT is believed a middle-aged man has contracted the mosquito-borne disease, Japanese encephalitis, while in the Goondiwindi region during the Christmas period. Queensland Health confirmed the infection, saying the man was being treated at Townsville University Hospital. The man is reportedly in a stable condition. Preliminary investigations by the Queensland State Government suggest the man [...]
Our Community
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 [...]
