Agriculture coverage
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 [...]
Agriculture
PETER Burey is thinking about expanding Kenway and Clark’s Moree office space – there’s simply not enough room to display all the company’s awards, trophies and plaques. Horwood Bagshaw last week proudly awarded its Dealer of the Year title to Kenway and Clark, and recognised the dealership’s outstanding performance, customer support and long‑standing commitment to [...]
Fuel Crisis
STATE member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan, Federal Member for Parkes Jamie Chaffey and NSW Nationals Leader Gurmesh Singh are united in the urgent call for the Federal Government to address the growing fuel crisis across regional New South Wales. Incredibly, when questioned in Budget Estimates on Monday, Minister for Regional NSW and Agriculture, Tara [...]
Plague Proportions
I almost have to laugh. The Minns Labor Government has announced . . . wait for it . . . a “review” into feral pigs. Because, obviously, what millions of 100kg breeding machines tearing up regional New South Wales really fear is a discussion paper in Macquarie Street. Last week, I drove from Armidale to [...]
Agriculture
MINISTER for Energy and the Environment Penny Sharpe says Moree farms will soon be able to cut emissions with the region set to host a green hydrogen and ammonia plant – powered by renewable energy – after the Sundown Pastoral Company project was recently given the green light. The Good Earth Green Hydrogen and Ammonia [...]
Agriculture
SHADOW Minister for Agriculture Brendan Moylan has hit out at the Minns Labor Government for announcing yet another review into feral pigs. Minister for Agriculture Tara Moriarty on Thursday announced nearly 250,000 pigs have been culled across New South Wales over the last three years, barely putting a dent into pig populations. Mr Moylan said [...]
