Agriculture coverage
Agriculture
MEMBER for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan has thrown his support behind the push to legalise virtual stock fencing in New South Wales. A parliamentary inquiry into the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Amendment (Virtual Stock Fencing) Bill 2024 has recommended the NSW Government legalise virtual fencing for commercial use. The system would allow farmers to [...]
Sponsored Content
PERMANENT storage for more than 75,000 tonnes of grain is now available in Moree as north-western New South Wales prepares for one of the biggest wheat harvests on record. Newly formed ag company Grainspace Pty Ltd has recently purchased Haddad’s Bulk Storage in the industrial area of Moree, with locally-owned Agri-Storage & Logistics managing the [...]
Sponsored Content
PORTABLE lighting and compressed air are integral elements of harvest, and Compressed Air Light & Power in Moree has everything required to make on-farm bunker and silo operations as seamless as possible. CALP began preparing in August for what is expected to be a near-record harvest across the district, and will continue operations on- and [...]
Sponsored Content
AS the 2024 harvest gets underway, ever-evolving Moree company Shepherd Grain has the gates open and are weighbridge-ready for a massive chickpea and faba bean harvest. Shepherd Grain is located on a 10-acre site at 122 Burrington Road, just in behind the old Moree Abattoir site, and is easily accessible to heavy vehicles. A second [...]
Agriculture
THE National Farmers’ Federation today opened applications for its National Agriculture Leadership Program. The flagship program provides exclusive opportunities for emerging leaders in the agriculture sector, including mentoring, policy development guidance, and meetings with Parliamentarians. NFF President David Jochinke said the program is targeted at Australians aged under 35. “It’s an honour to encourage the [...]
Wheat Harvest
TARGETED messaging will be activated from October 17 at key New South Wales pinch points, including Moree and Bellata, to encourage safer interactions between passenger vehicles and those transporting grain during what is expected to be one of the biggest wheat harvests on record. Electronic message signs will be installed roadside at Moree, Bellata, Gilgandra, [...]
Agriculture
PLANTING is underway across much of Australia’s cotton-growing regions with some crops already out of the ground in warmer climates, some growers holding back for warmer weather while some in tropical areas won’t be planting until rain begins to fall. Cotton Australia General Manager Michael Murray said the signs for this season are positive with [...]
Agriculture
MEAT & Livestock Australia (MLA) has launched a new advertising campaign showcasing lamb as the “ultimate social device”. Launched on September 15 and running for four weeks, the Australian Lamb Spring campaign parodies the advertising style of technology brands but introduces a device that actually facilitates in-person connections: Lamb. General Manager for Marketing and Insights [...]
Agriculture
ARMIDALE Secondary College Year 10 student, Stephanie Kliendienst, has given the thumbs-up to a new program to boost skills and employment in the agriculture technology industry. The program is part of the NSW Government’s commitment to expanding opportunities for youth in regional NSW and growing our primary industries. Up to 1500 students are taking part [...]
Agriculture
MORE than 300 people attended the highly-anticipated PURE trial farm field day at Boolah Farms, near Pallamallawa east of Moree, on Wednesday. A mix of industry members, farmers, agronomists, partners, and stakeholders were involved in the Boolah trials, an event that provided a valuable networking platform. Partnered with Asahi Beverages, the field day showcased innovative [...]
