Tag: NSW FARMERS
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Farmers learn how drones can benefit their farming practices in the Northern Rivers
Hundreds of farmers have been given the chance to learn about how drones can benefit their farming practices in the Northern Rivers. A week of sessions is now underway across the region, and so far it’s seen the strongest interest in the state.
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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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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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FARMERS REJOICING OVER NEW SYSTEM FOR SKILLED LABOUR
For more than 18 months, farmers have struggled to make ends meet, due to a shortage of skilled labour. But more help could be on hand for the next harvest – thanks to a new visa system.
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CALLS FOR AG PERMITS FOR NSW/QLD BORDER CONTINUE AHEAD OF GRAIN SEASON
There’s been a push for an agricultural permit system to be implemented on the Queensland and New South Wales border, ahead of grain season. The New South Wales Farmers Association says that while the border expansion will help with some staff shortages, more needs to be done. “We’res still short of labour to start with,…