New nature strategy calls for overhaul of laws, LLS, and concerns farmers
NSW Farmers have warned the new NSW Nature Strategy announced today must not be used to restrict food and fibre production.
Busy two days for NSW Farmers Annual Conference next week
A jam packed agenda is in store next week as the state's peak farming body holds their annual general conference in Sydney.
Farmers reminded to check wage changes
Farmers are being reminded to check their employee pay and superannuation rates with changes on the way from Monday, July 1.
Farmers dig in on renewables as transition accelerates
Farmers are playing their part in the transition to renewable energy with little to no impact on their agricultural production
Workshops aimed at women in farming coming back to the New England region this June and July
NSW Farmers are bringing Empowering Women in Farming Business workshops back to the New England to support and fast-track professional development in the agricultural sector.
Feral pig problem escalates in the North West
Farmers are reporting a fresh surge in feral pig numbers, prompting a call to escalate funding to fight the state’s feral pig problem.
Real action needed on competition reform says farmers
A suite of new laws and reforms are needed to crack down on bad behaviour by the nation’s major supermarkets, according to a Senate Inquiry report handed down this week.
No job losses in DPI, Regional NSW merger
The Premier's office has assured there will be no job losses as a result of the government's decision to merge the Department of Primary Industries and the Department of Regional NSW.
NSW Farmers tertiary education scholarships up for grabs
A statewide search is underway for five bright young minds from rural communities as NSW Farmers opens applications for its 2024 Tertiary Scholarships.
Farmers ask for help with 3G switch off underway
NSW Farmers have called for the Federal Government to take urgent action to ensure phone companies don’t leave thousands of farmers without mobile coverage as the 3G network shutdown progresses.