Agriculture coverage
Drought Conditions
TEMPORARY water restrictions are now in effect for certain types of licences along the Barwon-Darling River and northern tributaries as active storage volume in the upper Menindee Lakes has reached 250 gigalitres. This is a decisive step to ensure the state’s precious water sources are managed fairly and sustainably, to protect water for critical human [...]
Fuel Crisis
NSW Farmers’ has called on the major supermarkets to dip into their mega profits to help cover the soaring cost of getting food from farms to families. NSW Farmers’ vice-president Bec Reardon said dairy farmers and fruit and vegetable growers are being squeezed hard by high diesel prices, and action is needed from the major [...]
Agriculture
SHADOW Minister for Agriculture Brendan Moylan and NSW Nationals Leader Gurmesh Singh said Wednesday marked a full week since the NSW Nationals and Liberals called on the Minns Labor Government to act on the fertiliser crisis threatening the state’s food chain. They said Minister Tara Moriarty has said nothing, done nothing and offered nothing. Mr [...]
Murray-Darling Basin
THE Murray-Darling Basin Authority says it is backing stronger local leadership across the Basin with the launch of a new program to support communities facing some of the region’s toughest challenges. In partnership with the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation, the MDBA has established the Murray–Darling Basin Leadership Program to bring leaders together across the Basin [...]
Clean Energy
CONSTRUCTION of the Good Earth Green Hydrogen and Ammonia Project west of Moree will officially begin on Monday, April 13, with the green light given this week from the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure. The construction launch marks a major milestone for a project that will help strengthen regional energy security and support [...]
Agriculture
THE AgCAREERSTART team is calling on farmers to sign-up to its popular gap-year program. The program connects young people interested in an agricultural ‘gap-year’ with farmers who are looking to hire workers. National Farmers’ Federation president Hamish McIntyre urged producers to take advantage of the opportunity. “If you know a farmer who needs a junior [...]
Rabbit Plague
NSW Shadow Minister for Agriculture Brendan Moylan says the Easter Bunny might get a warm welcome at the weekend. However, he says, farmers and regional communities across the state aren’t so lucky, thanks to a State Government that appears to have taken an extended Easter break. New reports confirm what farmers already know – rabbit [...]
Fuel Crisis
THE National Farmers’ Federation says National Cabinet’s agreement to a National Fuel Security Plan is a first step in co-ordinating the response to ongoing fuel pressures, but significantly more action is required to shore up fuel supplies for food production. NFF president Hamish McIntyre said national co-ordination is critical. “We welcome efforts to bring governments [...]
Agriculture
AUSTRALIA’S sheep industry is entering a lower supply phase in 2026, with Meat & Livestock Australia’s latest Australian Sheep Industry Projections forecasting a further decline in flock numbers after several years of elevated turn-off and challenging seasonal conditions. The national sheep flock is estimated to fall 2.7 per cent to 67.1 million head by June [...]
Environment
THE Murray-Darling Basin Authority is urging everyone across the Basin to speak up as public consultation for the Basin Plan Review reaches its halfway mark. Hundreds of conversations have already taken place in towns and communities across the Basin, and councils, community groups and industry bodies are well underway with their submissions. MDBA chief executive [...]
