Tag: agriculture
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Cattle, carnival rides and more at the 2022 Taree Show
Cattle, carnival rides and everything in between – hundreds of people packed the Taree Showground today for the return of the region’s top agricultural event. This year – the changing role of women in agriculture was recognised, as was a local legend’s milestone.
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COUNTDOWN IS ON FOR THE RETURN OF AGRICULTURAL SHOWS
Local producers are counting the days until agricultural shows make their triumphant return. Organisers are now putting together their covid plans, welcoming back patrons after years in limbo.
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CALL FOR ON-FARM QUARANTINE AS GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES AGRICULTURE VISA
A Casino ag business says the federal government’s new agriculture visa will be a huge help to address workforce shortages. Calls are growing louder for on-farm quarantine to now be part of the scheme – to cut down costs for producers.
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SWAMP PROJECT READY TO TEACH SUSTAINABLE GARDENING
With panic-buying throughout the pandemic, more and more Australians are embracing the challenge of growing their own food. An army of Central Coast volunteers is looking to share the secrets of sustainable gardening, in a unique location.
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THOUSANDS TO MOOOVE ALONG THE HARVEST FESTIVAL TRAIL
Central Coast farmers will welcome thousands of city slickers this long weekend, for a taste of country life. The third annual Harvest Festival hoped to be a winter ‘cash cow’ for the region’s hinterland.