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‘Kick in the guts’ for dairy farmers

(27/09/2023)
Dairy farmers have been blindsided by the NSW Government’s drastic change to Coastal Harvestable Rights, casting doubt on the industry’s survival.

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Varroa reveals need for biosecurity boost

(22/09/2023)
NSW Farmers says the federal government must force importers to pay for the biosecurity threats they create.

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No surprises but no new money in Budget

(20/09/2023)
The state’s peak farm body has thanked the NSW Government for keeping its promises in the Budget, but remains concerned about feral pigs and El Nino.

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Get expert advice before harvest

(18/09/2023)
NSW Farmers is gearing up for another big week at Henty Machinery Field Days, bringing partners and farm safety advisors together under the one roof.

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Country spend vital for future growth

(18/09/2023)
The NSW Government has been urged to work constructively with farmers and rural communities as the state dries out and drought concerns grow.

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Farmers welcome new powerline inquiry

(15/09/2023)
People in rural and regional NSW cannot be asked to bear the brunt of keeping the lights on in Sydney.

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Be strong and ask for help

(14/09/2023)
Farmers and rural communities are being encouraged to look out for each other with tight finances and dry times ahead causing concern for the sector.

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Real cost of water buybacks revealed

(11/09/2023)
The Federal Government’s plans to increase water buybacks will cost the equivalent of 9.8 billion serves of rice, NSW Farmers warns.

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Help stop country crooks

(6/09/2023)
Country communities are being urged to come together to stop rural crime with a series of statewide events, starting in Dubbo on Tuesday, September 12.

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Solutions to country vet shortage

(30/08/2023)
The state’s peak farm group has laid out a plan for government to resolve an acute shortage of large animal veterinarians in country NSW.

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Don't fall for doomsayers' 'hot air'

(24/09/2021)
It’s a fact almost universally accepted that you should never discuss religion or politics in polite conversation. These days, I think we can add climate change to that list, because it can raise the temperature of the room (pardon the pun) like few

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Ag learning key this Ed Week

(29/07/2021)
With a growing global population, food security will be one of the most important issues facing future generations. Paradoxically, these generations might have little to no connection to farming – if current trends continue. This week is Education We

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Plant-based alternatives: a meaty debate

(19/07/2021)
From mock duck to vegan burgers, the imitation game of the “fake meat” sector is strong. The proliferation of plant-based products has sparked significant debate on labelling conventions and even the health benefits of meat ‘alternatives’ compared to