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Ag visa moves forward

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NSW Farmers has welcomed news that an Australian Agricultural Visa (Ag Visa) is set to finally become reality from 30 September 2021.   The new Ag Visa will widen the recruitment opportunities of low to skilled workers from participating countries, which the Association understands will initially be open to ASEAN countries.  

Missing visa piece to fit farm labour puzzle

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Growcom  has enthusiastically welcomed confirmation today from the Federal Government that a new Australian Agriculture visa will be in place by the end of September.  

Government makes NFF’s coveted Ag Visa a reality; provides hope for this year’s harvest

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In a monumental commitment, the Federal Government has delivered on the National Farmers’ Federation’s long called-for Agriculture-specific Visa (Ag Visa) to provide real long-term workforce relief to Australian farmers.

Australia’s emissions reduction target lies beneath our feet

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The Mulloon Institute says soil can absorb Australia's annual emissions through carbon sequestration and the answer lies in rehydrating the Australian landscape.

National Farmers Federation teams up with Energy Efficiency Council to launch new guide on smart energy management

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The National Farmers Federation is teaming up with the Energy Efficiency Council the peak body for experts in smart energy management – to launch a new guide for farms that are looking to slash their energy costs through smart energy management.

Two thousand overseas agricultural workers arrive in NSW

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Minister for Agriculture Adam Marshall today announced more than 2,000 overseas skilled agricultural workers have arrived in NSW in the last 12 months to help industry overcome the Covid-induced labour shortage.

Gurra Downs Date Company

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"Out of every adversity lays the seed of equal or greater opportunity" ... "if you've got a passion for farming, grazing, cropping or whatever it is, just keep looking through your genetics and the way that you manage your farms and your businesses and your environments" : Dave Reilly

Kendenup Dogpro Plus Arena Winner

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West Australian Working Sheep Dogs Association, Media Release, 17 August 2021 Frank Sutherland and Pendalup Sue, 148 points, took out the Kendenup Dogpro Plus Arena...

Dowerin Field Days, 25-26 August 2021

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Dowerin Field Days, Media Release, 18 August 2021

Simplot Australia and Tasmanian potato growers reach new pricing agreement

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Simplot and its potato growers continue to work in strong partnership, and the new pricing agreement reflects an understanding of the issues currently being faced by the industry.

The vermin are coming back

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Warnings about the potential onset of a mouse plague come springtime have further justified the advocacy work of NSW Farmers in securing a $150 million state government support package.

Are there any ‘catches’ for Australian cotton?

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Excellent seasonal conditions and strong prices are fuelling a positive outlook for Australia’s cotton sector, with expectations next year’s crop could be one of the largest on record, according to  agribusiness banking specialist Rabobank.

The time is now for farm clean up

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Local Land Services is advising landholders  August is the perfect time to get in and clean up on-farm ahead of an expected  busy Spring. Cleaning up will help reduce the potential impact of pests, by reducing their possible breeding and nesting locations, as well as reduce the risks for livestock to chemical residues from items such as old batteries.  

On the level

Lloyd Polkinghorne, The Koondrook and Barham Bridge Newspaper -
Farmor Manufacturing has laid to rest an iconic grader design ushering in new beginnings for the humble grader.   In clearing sales across the country the old version of the Farmor grader always has plenty of interest. I’ve been outbid a few times on the pioneering grader that smoothed many tracks and fence lines, as well as dragging soil in the paddock.  

IPCC report sobering reading, farmers continue to cut emissions

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The National Farmers Federation says Australian farmers are the amongst the world’s most progressive in their approach to mitigating climate change and are poised to go even further.

Basin Inspector-General must deliver improved outcomes for farmers, communities & the environment

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The National Farmers’ Federation has welcomed the formal appointment of Troy Grant as Inspector-General of Water Compliance for the Murray Darling Basin. "We expect the role of Inspector-General will deliver improved outcomes for Basin farmers, communities and the environment," NFF CEO Tony Mahar said.

Mallee on high alert for mouse outbreak this season

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Grain growers in Victoria’s Mallee region are being urged to ‘walk through paddocks’ to check for signs of mouse activity and crop damage and apply bait where necessary to help drive down numbers before spring.

Feral pig outbreak eradicated

Michael Waite, Naracoorte Community News -
Locals are being urged to share any information with the Limestone Coast Landscape Board about how almost a dozen feral pigs came to be roaming in the region. Investigation by the board indicated the pigs were likely to have been illegally released in the Reedy Creek area south-east of Kingston.

Warming up for the Wondai Show, 27-28 August 2021

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The Wondai AP & I Society (est. 1911) has pleasure in announcing the program for the up and coming Wondai Show.

Mount up for the Mount Morgan Show, 14 August 2021

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The Mount Morgan Show is on again this year and the committee is urging all interested persons to get behind the event to ensure its success.

Landholders brace for another flood

Lloyd Polkinghorne, The Koondrook and Barham Bridge Newspaper -
Rob Locke. Hume Dam is already at 76 per cent capacity and rising, with predictions it will spill. There have been calls for the Murray-Darling Basin Authority to release water to reduce the possible impact of flooding. And, this all comes at a time when local irrigators have a meagre 10 per cent allocation, which Southern Riverina Irrigators chair, Chris Brooks, describes as ‘disgraceful’.

Improved weather data switched on

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Switching on the Hillston Doppler Radar will provide farmers across NSW with improved weather data to aid their business and farm management decisions ... NSW Farmers President James Jackson said NSW Farmers has long been advocating for additional Doppler Radars in western NSW.
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