Aussie Hay Runners have confirmed they’re heading to Tingha to deliver much-needed hay and support to drought-affected farming families later this month. The run will take place on the 25th of July with around 18-20 semi-trailer loads of hay making its way from...
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CWA of NSW Gwydir Group Agriculture and Environment Day 2026
On Saturday the 25th of July the Country Women’s Association of NSW Gwydir Group will be holding an Agriculture and Environment Day at the School of Arts Hall in Bundarra with the theme being “Celebrating sustainable farming and environmental stewardship”. As we look...
Minister Flies the Coop as Bird Flu Detected in NSW
The NSW Liberals and Nationals have called on the Minister for Regional NSW and Agriculture Tara Moriarty to return to work and do her job, after media reports she intends to take two weeks leave just days after the first confirmed case of H5 bird flu in NSW. For...
Win for State’s Farmers on Vehicle Registration Processes
NSW Farmers has welcomed improved eligibility requirements, which will come into effect as of 1 July, for primary producer concessional registrations. These updates were necessary after changes in 2021 introduced a 50% primary production income requirement which...
NSW Strengthens Surveillance for H5 Bird Flu
The NSW Government has increased surveillance and boosted biosecurity capacity for H5 bird flu by dedicating additional resources to identifying potential cases coupled with an awareness campaign focused on input from the community and the needs of industry....
Opening Water Allocations Reflect Variable Conditions Across NSW
This week's opening water allocations reflect mixed conditions across NSW, with most licence holders having access to good volumes of water, though availability varies across some inland regions. Critically, all high priority uses, including town...
Water Price Hikes a Punishing low for Agriculture and Regional NSW
Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan has warned the recent increase to rural water prices threatens the state’s agricultural sector. The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has approved the maximum prices WaterNSW can charge for provide...
NSW Budget Falls Short for Farmers
NSW Farmers has expressed deep concern the 2026-27 NSW State Budget has failed to deliver the transformational investment the agricultural sector needs, as the State's farmers push toward a $30 billion industry by 2030 – a goal the Government says it enthusiastically...
Community at Heart of Regional and Rural Budget Boost
This year’s Stage Budget recognises that cost-of-living pressures remain a challenge for the people of regional and rural New South Wales. Longer travel distances, higher energy needs and fewer alternatives mean higher costs are often felt most acutely in regional...
