NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) has urged north coast producers to be on the lookout for cattle tick with 170 infestations recorded in the past 12 months. (more…)
Category: Features
The state of plant biosecurity in Australia
The National Plant Biosecurity Status Report for 2019 was released by Plant Health Australia (PHA), bringing together contributions from over 100 government, industry and research organisations. (more…)
Know your winter feed gap
Each year across our region, there is a period of time when pasture quality does not meet livestock energy requirements. The length of this period depends predominantly on seasonal conditions and stocking rates. Did you know that this period of time is known as your feed gap and it can happen multiple times throughout the…
Nowra Dairy Farms join together to become a renewable energy hub
A group of 18 Dairy Farming families in the Nowra area have banded together to support the establishment of a large-scale Renewable Energy Biogas Power Generation Plant to be built by Innovating Energy Pty Ltd. The plant will be the first planned to be developed on a number of sites secured by the company at…
Building climate resilience into farming practices crucial for the Riverina's future
Climate change is pushing the Riverina into “uncharted territory” of extreme heat, drought, and frost, but Wagga farmers can continue to thrive with the right planning and strategies, said experts at the Wagga Wagga Community Resilience Forum. (more…)
Boundary fence grants
Funding is available to help bushfire-hit farmers rebuild boundary fencing bordering public lands in New South Wales. (more…)