Rain across four states has failed to dampen demand for fodder to feed drought affected livestock. Australia’s most trusted rural charity, Rural Aid, said the sigh of relief from farmers who … [Read more...]
Regional Resilience Planners Seek Industry And Community Input
The Southern NSW Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub is calling for input from industry and the community to develop its portfolio of project priorities for the next four years. We invite … [Read more...]
Natural Capital: Trees As An Alternative Crop
Local farmers and landholders are invited to attend the Natural Capital: Trees as an Alternative Crop Conference at Rydges Mt Panorama Bathurst, 20th and 21st March. The conference will raise … [Read more...]
MLA’s Carbon Calculator Expanded To Include Feedlot And Goat Production Systems
Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) has launched an updated version of their online, web-based greenhouse gas (GHG) calculator. The previous version enabled Sheep, Beef, and Grain producers to … [Read more...]
Good Water Quality = Good Productivity
During the warmer months algal growth can occur on farm at watering points, in storage dams, and along rivers and creeks. All algae can cause problems and make the water unpalatable to stock. Blooms … [Read more...]
Agritourism Accelerator Program
Are you interested in developing an agritourism offering on your farm? Are you looking to expand your current agritourism business? This free workshop is for you! Destination Central West NSW invites … [Read more...]
Taylor’s Wheat Triumph: A Hat-Trick Win In NSW Championship
Grenfell wheat growers, Rob and Mandy Taylor, have achieved an outstanding feat by clinching the prestigious AgShows NSW Suncorp Bank Championship Dryland Field Wheat Competition state title for the … [Read more...]
New Tools Help Growers Decipher Extreme Weather Forecasts
Advisors across multiple farming industries are now able to help farmers better understand long term weather data and climate variability through a project led by the Southern NSW Drought Resilience … [Read more...]
Fully Subsidised Fodder Testing Available
Local Land Services are currently offering fully subsidised fodder testing to landholders within the Central Tablelands region. There is varying quality of feeds that farmers currently have access to … [Read more...]
Support Local Farmers This Christmas
The state’s peak farming body is asking shoppers to check the label and choose Australian-grown food this Christmas. NSW Farmers Pork Committee chair Edwina Beveridge said while fresh pork roasts … [Read more...]