Input costs headline grain producer priorities: GPA
Grain Producers Australia’s new survey results show growers faced multiple, significant challenges with producing a near record crop in 2022-23 – especially input costs and extreme weather events. Whilst some analysts forecast the Australian crop size at a huge 71 million tonnes, valued at about $28 billion, Australian grain producers also planted the most expensive crop on record.
119th Wagin Show and 50th Woolarama, 10-11 March 2023
119th Wagin Show and 50th Woolarama, 10-11 March 2023
Cooma Show, 11 March 2023
The Cooma Show is on Saturday 11th March 2023, gates open at 7.30 a.m.
110th Nabiac Show, 11 March 2023
There will be something for everyone. Â Something to tempt you might be the exciting Wood Chopping, Â great entertainment from the Freestyle Moto X, Â Tug-O-War Championship ... We have the Reptile Man with snakes and lizards and a real live crocodile you can have a photo with.
Robertson Show, 10-11 March 2023
Like many country shows, The Robertson Show experienced flood and COVID cancellations over the past few years. But, the Show is finally back – bigger and better than ever for two FULL days of fun and entertainment.
It’s Family Time @ Tallangatta Show, 11 March 2023
Tallangatta show is focused on family with loads of free entertainment for the children, and free entry for children accompanied by an adult.
Cutting down importers of illegal timber products: DAFF
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has fined 14 furniture importers over $186,000 last week because they didn’t act to minimise the risk of importing illegally harvested timber. Head of Compliance and Enforcement at the department, Peter Timson said Australia has strict requirements for importing timber and it is essential to hold importers to account.
Farmers flock to Trials Review Day
Drawcard topics such as cereal diseases, pulse variety and disease management, crop nutrition, vetch and barley agronomy as well as farming without glyphosate, attracted over 170 farmers to BCG’s annual Members’ Only Trials Review Day in Birchip last week. With participants in the room and online, the event was buzzing with questions and robust discussion.
South West Timber Hub – 2023 Carbon & Farming Conference: WA Farmers
The South West Timber Hub 2023 Carbon & Framing Conference on 7 March 2023 is essential for farmers and the agricultural industry to understand the impact carbon will have on their business. Speakers (including Trevor Whittington, CEO WAFarmers) will discuss the global picture and how international factors will impact your farm, what is driving the change and potential solutions that make sense in reducing your carbon footprint
Wimmera expands soil moisture probe network
Dryland farmers, agronomists, plant breeders and emergency services are among those to benefit from an extra 72 soil moisture probes and weather stations across the Wimmera. Wimmera CMA is coordinating the region-wide installation of probes and stations across 30,000 square kilometres.
Plans for rural water supply gather momentum
A crowd of 94 people attended a public information session at the Natte Yallock Recreation Reserve on Wednesday 22 February to learn more about the Southern Wimmera and Northeast Pyrenees Rural Water Supply Project. The proposed pipeline is designed to provide a fit for purpose sustainable rural water supply across almost 354,000 hectares spanning parts of the Central Goldfields, Northern Grampians and Pyrenees Shires.
178th Mudgee Show, 3-5 March 2023
The 178th Mudgee Show is steaming ahead this year. Rodeo Friday night starts at 5pm. The Bar opens at 6pm at the completion of the showjumping for the day. Saturday is a great family day.
‘Drinking’ milk to stay key category for Australian dairy sector: Rabobank
The liquid ‘drinking’ milk market remains of key importance to Australia’s dairy sector – with improved domestic retail pricing and opportunities for further export growth – Rabobank says in a newly-released industry report.
Economic Contribution Study of the NSW hardwood timber industry
The North East NSW Forestry Hub has posted a report prepared by Ernst & Young into the economic significance of the NSW hardwood industry to the NSW and Commonwealth economies ... the report shows the critical importance of the industry to the Northern NSW economy, contributing $1.8 billion in revenue, adding $700 million to NSW GDP and employing 5,700 people in the region.
153rd Milton Show, 3-4 March 2023
We know the community is looking forward to a very positive event reflecting on all the good things about our wonderful community  and  making this area such a wonderful place to live.
113th Mundulla Show, 3-5 March 2023
This year will be the 113th Show which started back in 1913 with no shows in 1943-1945. This year also coincides with Mundulla Township turning 150 in April so we are starting celebrations early.
Statement on water buybacks: NFF
Reports are that these buybacks will not be used to progress the 450GL or 605GL recovery targets. However, it’s important this proposal doesn’t become a stalking horse to open up broader buybacks. We need open consultation and transparency in decision making and we’re looking to Minister Plibersek to lead that approach. We have recently written to water ministers seeking openness and transparency – both from the Ministerial Council and their advisory body the Basin Officials Committee: Malcolm Holm, NFF.
