Agriculture coverage
Parkes Electorate
There is one thing everyone is talking about, not only in Broken Hill, Lightning Ridge, Narrabri and Forbes, not only across the electorate of Parkes, but across all of Australia, and that is the access and cost of fuel. Regional Australia is hurting over the rapid and massive hike in fuel prices and matters are [...]
Agriculture
THE Young Farmers Business Program will officially kick off at the Sydney Royal Easter Show on Thursday, April 2, helping NSW farmers set up for the opportunities and challenges ahead in the State’s agricultural industry. The programs starts with the Young Farmer Exchange, a free three-hour event hosted by NSW Farmers Young Farmers Committee, in [...]
Agriculture
MORE than 200 of New South Wales’ future agriculture leaders on Friday graduated from Tocal College in the Hunter region, destined for careers spanning livestock production, cropping, farm management, equine studies and agtech in the State’s $25 billion agriculture sector. Tocal College is the State’s leading agriculture education institute with 2400 students enrolled in courses [...]
Drought
DATA from the NSW Government’s Combined Drought Indicator shows worsening seasonal conditions across New South Wales, including the Northern Tablelands, with many local farmers already feeling the pressure. Member for Northern Tablelands and Shadow Minister for Agriculture Brendan Moylan said primary producers, small businesses and families are now under mounting financial stress. “Places like Ashford [...]
Agriculture
MLA-backed project supports low-cost satellite connectivity for whole of herd monitoring MEAT & Livestock Australia announced the successful completion of an MLA Donor Company AgTech project that has demonstrated reliable and affordable two-way satellite connectivity for livestock and on-farm Internet of Things sensors across Australia. The project was led by eSAT Global, with Smart Paddock [...]
Fuel Crisis
NSW Farmers advocated for the state’s agricultural sector during a NSW Government roundtable discussion on the ongoing fuel crisis. Association president Xavier Martin said it was important to bring the rural experience in front of senior government ministers to reinforce the need for urgent action. “The NSW Government has shown leadership on this issue, and [...]
Fuel Crisis
THE National Farmers’ Federation has welcomed the announcement by the Government to temporarily reduce the Minimum Stockholding Obligation for petrol and diesel to help address current fuel supply chain disruptions. NFF president Hamish McIntyre said the announcement is an important step by the Government. “This acknowledges the shortages being experienced in regional Australia, particularly as [...]
Fuel Crisis
THE National Farmers’ Federation says reports from its members across Australia show farmers and fishers in regional communities are increasingly struggling to secure fuel, putting food security and animal welfare at risk. The concerns come as the Federal Government temporarily amends Australia’s fuel quality standards to allow higher sulphur levels for the next 60 days. [...]
Agriculture
THERE has been spirited debate and productive discussion about the Murray-Darling Basin Plan Review at the 2026 Basin Leadership Summit. Nearly 200 senior leaders from across communities, agriculture and tourism industries, environmental groups, First Nations, government and science converged in Brisbane over two days to discuss the future management of the Murray–Darling Basin. Stakeholders included [...]
Agriculture
LAND managers in the NSW Government’s Western Local Land Services region are participating in a three-year project that is set to boost farm profitability, sustainability and climate resilience. The Sustainable Productive Landscapes – Western Connections project is supported by the Australian Government through funding from the Natural Heritage Trust under the Climate-Smart Agriculture Program. The [...]
