Southern Queensland and Northern New South Wales farmers’ and communities’ preparedness for drought will be transformed with the opening of a Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub for the region. (more…)
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Farmer insights to help boost red meat production
NSW farmers have been asked to inform research which aims to underpin the state’s multi-billion dollar red meat industry in a changing and variable climate by integrating tropical perennial grasses into grazing systems. (more…)
NFF praises regionalisation in action
New South Wales’ Namoi region will be further developed to promote agriculture particularly beef, sheep and poultry through a partnership between Namoi Unlimited, the NSW Government and the Future Food Systems CRC. (more…)
NAB to provide $2000 grants to customers impacted by floods
NAB has announced a Disaster Relief Fund of up to $3 million to help people affected by floods across NSW, with $2,000 grants available immediately to impacted customers and colleagues. (more…)
Safe disposal of drowned livestock a priority
Landholders and community members have been encouraged to report any deceased livestock left by the recent floods so that it can be removed and disposed of. (more…)
Backing the next generation of smart farmers
Farmers are being given a helping hand to adopt the next generation of sustainable farming practices in the latest round of the Australian Government’s Smart Farms Small Grants. Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management David Littleproud said 84 innovative projects aimed at boosting farmers’ agricultural productivity and natural resource management have been awarded funding.…