North West Local Land Services is reminding livestock producers to closely monitor stock health following recent rainfall events that may result in the emergence of patchy green pick across parts of the region.While conditions remain dry across much of the Northwest,...
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Urgent Action Needed to Protect Bee Industry Amid Escalating Crisis
Shadow Minister for Agriculture Brendan Moylan has called on the Minns Labor Government to urgently engage with the Federal Government to protect the future of Australia’s honey bee industry. Industry leaders have warned the varroa mite incursion in NSW is escalating...
Native Fish Habitat Trial Goes Swimmingly
An innovative trial is delivering exciting results for native fish habitat and inland river biodiversity health in New South Wales, by addressing one of the major factors in environmental decline – cold water pollution. Launched earlier this year, the trial of the...
NSW Farmers Demands the Federal Government Rule Out Changes that Hurt Family Farms
NSW Farmers President Xavier Martin is demanding that the Federal Government to provide immediate certainty on proposed taxation changes, warning the reforms will stifle farm succession and investment. “The Federal Government’s proposed tax changes would put family...
NSW Landcare Projects Receive $10 Million Boost
The Minns Labor Government is delivering on its election commitment to support Landcare NSW initiatives, with 22 projects across the state receiving a share of $10 million in grant funding through the Landcare Enabling Program. Environmental projects large and small,...
Farmers Left to Carry the Burden as Biosecurity Program Falls Short
Shadow Minister for Agriculture Brendan Moylan is urging the NSW government to start supporting farmers and properly fund the cattle tick program with operators being left to shoulder the costs of controlling the spread of the parasite. Mr Moylan has received numerous...
Council to Deliberate Bukkulla Feedlot
A decision on a development Application received earlier this year seeking Inverell Shire Council consent for the construction and operation of a 999-head cattle feedlot on the Ashford Road at Bukkulla will once again be discussed at tomorrow’s Council meeting....
Take the Guesswork Out of Feeding Your Livestock
Northern Tablelands Local Land Services is encouraging local livestock producers to utilise feed testing when feeding livestock as seasonal conditions deteriorate. Whether producers are supplementing their diet or providing a full ration, obtaining a feed test...
Border Rivers Region Leads as Floodplain Dam Compliance Improves Statewide
The Border Rivers region of NSW has higher compliance with floodplain harvesting laws than other parts of NSW, a program by the Natural Resources Access Regulator (NRAR) has shown. Among the four river valleys included in the education program, the Border Rivers stood...
