Tag: FARMERS
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Mid Coast dairy farmers back flood recovery strategy
Dairy farmers still reeling from floods have been given a helping hand, with the state and federal governments locking in funding for key projects to prepare for the next disaster. Mid Coast producers have backed the plan.
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Mid North Coast farmers don’t want to be ‘forgotten’ during State election
“Don’t forget about the bush” – that’s the plea from Mid North Coast farmers, in the lead up to the State Election. They fear too much investment in the major cities will see the needs of local producers left behind.
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FEED ARRIVES FOR SMALLER FARMERS STILL DOING IT TOUGH
Truckloads of feed from interstate has arrived in the Northern Rivers to help farmers get back on their feet after the recent floods. And it was all-organised by a Lismore local with no farming experiencing…just a big heart.
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COASTAL HARVESTABLE RIGHTS CHANGE COMES INTO EFFECT
There’s good news for farmers with the State government’s changes to coastal harvestable rights coming into effect today. Producers on the east coast can now store up to 30 per cent of rainfall run-off on their properties…That’s an increase of 20 per cent. While visiting Taree today, Water Minister Kevin Anderson said the cap will…
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EXPERTS CONFIDENT FLOODS WON’T RESULT IN MILK PRICE HIKE OR SHORTAGE
Floods wiped out vital livestock and paddocks but dairy industry experts are confident it won’t result in a milk shortage or price hike on the Mid North Coast. A Taree farmer says there’s enough being produced locally to cover the gaps further north.
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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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TAREE FARMERS FORUM TACKLING THE BIG ISSUES
While things are heading in the right direction, some Mid North Coast farmers say they’re still not getting a fair share from supermarkets and buyers. A forum was held in Taree today, tackling the big issues effecting the industry.
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MID NORTH COAST FARMERS BENEFITTING FROM SOARING CATTLE PRICES
Struggling farmers are benefitting from soaring cattle prices across the Mid North Coast. Producers in Gloucester today say there’s no signs of the market slowing down, with bumper prices on the final sale of the year.