NFF says Productivity Commission report backs their view on biosecurity levy
A report by the Productivity Commission has raised a number of concerns about a proposed Biosecurity Protection Levy.
New England Solar hits peak power… and the sheep are loving the shade
More than 2,000 merino sheep are now grazing across the New England Solar Stage 1 site, enjoying the shelter from the sun and rain under the solar panels.
Senate Committee to investigate supermarket pricing, NFF call for transparency
A new Senate Committee will investigate the market power of the major supermarkets and their effect on the price of everyday groceries
Price of meat in the supermarket finally starts dropping
A frequent comment from many beef and lamb farmers in the New England is that there was no reason for the supermarket shelf price for meat to be so high when the price they were getting at the saleyard is…
Controversial Murray Darling Basin plan passes
A controversial deal between Greens and Labor to take water away from farmers in our region for the environment has passed the Senate.
Report shows farmers don’t have to choose between growing food and hosting solar
Australia has enormous potential for grazing sheep and growing fruits and vegetables under solar panels, but better planning, more research and targeted government policy is needed
Greens, Labor Murray Darling deal steals from New England farmers to give warm fuzzies to cities
Labor and Greens have announced a Murray Darling Basin deal to specifically target the Northern Basin for additional water buybacks.
Have your say on the Regional Investment Corporation
The Federal Government is seeking submissions from interested stakeholders and the public to inform a review of the Regional Investment Corporation (RIC) Act.
“Grow you good thing!” AgDay 2023
Today the nation collectively tips its hat to farmers across the nation for agriculture’s biggest day on the calendar – National Agriculture Day.
New England beef producers recognised in MSA eating quality awards
New England producers have been acknowledged as producing some of New South Wales’s tastiest beef in the 2023 MSA Excellence in Eating Quality Awards.