Primary producers will continue to save on heavy vehicle registration charges as part of the NSW Government’s recent $310 million boost to drought relief. (more…)
Tag: rural
EPA issues fine for breach of dog baiting rules
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is reminding landholders to use pesticide baits correctly after a landholder was fined for multiple alleged non-compliance when using fox and wild dog baits. (more…)
Farming communities hit hard by bushfires
As the bushfire crisis deepens across Australia, Minister for Agriculture Bridget McKenzie urged regional communities to continue to prioritise personal safety as concern for livestock grows. (more…)
Mental health support for bush fire affected communities
Communities affected by the NSW bush fires are encouraged to access available mental health and counselling services. (more…)
Podcast boom from farm to phone – the new way to hear rural stories
The popularity of podcasts is booming, with research showing one in three people are tuning in to their favourite podcasts – and Aussie farmers are no exception. (more…)
Roadshow on new water metering requirements
The NSW Government will host a roadshow across regional NSW in July 2019 and August 2019 to explain new non-urban water metering rules that are being rolled out over the next five years. (more…)