Young Judges line up to compete in selecting the finest Merino Fleece
The nation’s finest young fleece judges will be in red hot competition to prove they know Merino strands the best Seven finalists will come from far and wide, including from Katanning WA, Muckadilla Qld, Cleveland TAS, Forbes NSW, Port Lincoln SA, Mornington Vic and Dannevirke NZ. The competition brings together the best young Merino fleece […]
Future Drought Fund is developing mentor networks to build drought resilience
Young farmers and influential mentors nation-wide will have the opportunity to connect in a new initiative under the Future Drought Fund’s Drought Resilience Leaders program. It is anticipated the Drought Resilience Leaders Mentoring Program will be a way for rural professionals and farmers to connect. This program has the potential to bring together hundreds of […]
African Swine Fever requires a biosecurity protection shield of $66.6 million
The Australian Government has spent $66.6 million in an African Swine Fever (ASF) response package to strengthened biosecurity measures and ensured our system remains a world-class defence. The package will put more biosecurity officers and detector dogs on the ground and enhanced measures in the battle to keep ASF out of Australia. ASF would have […]
Support for Western Australia to better manage feral pigs and wild dogs worth $445,800
The Australian Government is providing $445,800 to Western Australia (WA) for a project to enhance the management of feral pigs and wild dogs, through a Federation Funding Agreement with states and territories as part of the $30.3 million Established Pest Animals and Weeds Management Pipeline Program. This funding will support the development of a sophisticated […]
NSW farmers find an issue with landholder uncertainty over gas exploration
NSW Farmers says the organisation is extremely disappointed with the NSW Government’s decision to identify the Liverpool Plains as appropriate for gas exploration. Today the NSW Government released its Future of Gas Statement, outlining its approach to this industry in NSW. The Statement aims to deliver certainty to industry and promote regional recovery. President James […]