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  • Farmer takes action in feral pig fight

    Farmer takes action in feral pig fight

    IN THE heart of south-western New South Wales, sheep and cattle farmer Colin McCrabb is waging a quiet war against a destructive and elusive enemy…

  • Free grain and bait to tackle pig crisis

    Free grain and bait to tackle pig crisis

    LANDHOLDERS across New South Wales are being urged to take advantage of $850,000 worth of free grain and bait as part of a statewide crackdown…

  • Almonds inspire cookbook

    Almonds inspire cookbook

    THE newest release from Masterchef contestant and host Poh Ling Yeow is a collection of recipes inspired by the Australian almond. An ambassador for Australian…

  • Toxicity guide upgrade

    Toxicity guide upgrade

    A TOOL used by grain growers and advisers has been updated to better guide the use of insecticides which inadvertently harm pollinators. The Beneficials Chemical…

  • Stud auction success

    Stud auction success

    RAM stud sellers Deepdale Dorpers reached a top price of $47,000 at last week’s Ram Auction. The auction last Monday was the WA organisation’s fourth…

  • Promising outlook for Mallee hay season

    Promising outlook for Mallee hay season

    MALLEE hay growers are gearing up for a promising season, with cutting already underway and baling expected to start within days. Local grower Kerry McFarlane…

  • Farmers breathe a sigh of relief

    Farmers breathe a sigh of relief

    FARMING bodies and politicians have welcomed the Federal Government’s amendments to its proposed superannuation tax, describing the changes as a substantial improvement that will protect…

  • Trapped by tradition

    Trapped by tradition

    THE Trap Collectors Association of Australia (TCAA) gathered last weekend in Nyah for their much-anticipated annual auction. More than 500 traps, ranging from Australian-made artifacts…

  • Vision to rebuild and reconnect

    Vision to rebuild and reconnect

    THE Victorian Farmers Federation’s new chief executive, Charlie Thomas, has wasted no time outlining an ambitious five-year plan to restore the organisation’s strength, rebuild trust,…

  • Farming families look to future

    Farming families look to future

    DAIRY farmers with a new direction – Paul Monigatti, and his wife Katrina, and brother Bryan and his wife Bev – today run Rich River…

  • Veggie org adds to compliance conversation

    Veggie org adds to compliance conversation

    AUSVEG, the peak industry body for Australia’s vegetable industry, has weighed into the compliance controversy which has targeted the Sunraysia as one of the worst…

  • NSW biosecurity gets cash boost

    NSW biosecurity gets cash boost

    BIOSECURITY in New South Wales is set to receive an increase of $140 million in funding. This year’s state budget the Government has announced a…

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