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Killarney Show, 21-22 February 2025

Killarney Show & Rodeo Society Inc I Calendar and Map

Cooyar Show, 22 February 2025

Cooyar Show I Calendar and Map

150th Bushy Park Show, 15 February 2025

Bushy Park Show Society I Calendar and Map Nestled among the hop fields in the heart of Tasmania’s Derwent Valley, the Bushy Park Show is...

Dorrigo Dog Trial, 14-16 March 2025

The Dorrigo Showground Trust

Top global trends impacting Australian food and agri to 2030: Rabobank

Changed eating patterns due to the rising use of anti-obesity drugs, a shift towards in-home alcohol consumption and increasing demand for dairy products tailored to older consumers are among some of the top global trends in food and agri set to be felt in Australia in the next five years, according to a new series of podcasts from Rabobank.

Rochester ‘Great Northern’ Show, 21-22 February 2025

Rochester Agricultural & Pastoral Association, Inc. I Calendar and Map Its all systems go for the organising of our Show. On the Friday night (5.00pm...

Stanthorpe Show, 31 January – 2 February 2025

Stanthorpe Show I Calendar and Map

A harvest season of mixed results in Nhill, Kaniva and surrounding districts

The harvest season in Nhill, Kaniva, and the district brought a mixed bag of results for farmers. While some crops exceeded expectations, others underperformed, reflecting the challenges posed by the season’s dry conditions. Kaniva farmer Brett Jewell commented, "It certainly has been interesting, with some crops yielding better than expected and others worse.

Common sense allows farmers to use ground water during bushfires

The NSW Government says it is reducing red tape which has stifled farmers’ ability to fight fires on their own property. During a fire emergency, a landholder can now take water from surface water and groundwater sources on their land without needing to have a water licence and water use approval.

Tyrendarra Show, 8 February 2025

Tyrendarra P&A Show I Calendar and Map Tyrendarra P&A Show proudly supported by the Community Bank Heywood & District is celebrating is 107th year on...

Organic success from wine exit

Christine Webster. Riverland West certified organic horticulturist Bruce Armstrong is creating a niche market for his produce supplying wholesalers and customers in Adelaide, Melbourne, and the region ... "It usually took about 12 to 18 months to make an income from the organic wine, and this is why we started growing the organic vegetables," Mr Armstrong said.

Oberon Show, 8 February 2025

Oberon Show Society Inc. I Calendar and Map

Cobargo Show, 7-9 February 2025

Cobargo A P & H Society I Calendar and Map

Bundarra Show, 1-2 February 2025

Bundarra P & A & Rodeo Society I Calendar and Map

Angaston Show, 22 February 2025

Angaston AH & F Society I Calendar and Map Experience the award-winning Angaston Show on February 22, 2025, and the thrilling three-day “Horses in Action”...

Construction of new cannabis farm starts in March

A medicinal cannabis farm will start production at a new farm in Caniaba, between Casino and Lismore, in September this year. Biortica Agrimed through its subsidiary Green Farmers is increasing its cultivation capacity fivefold over the next 12 months.  

Record for Australian red meat exports in 2024

Last year was the largest year for red meat exports in history, with records set for beef, lamb, mutton and goatmeat, according to Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA). In 2024, Australia exported 2.24 million tonnes of red meat to 104 countries, representing the largest volume of red meat ever exported.

Fire exposes risk of chicken farm waste

The management, storage and disposal of farm waste products has become a focus after residents reportedly discovered a smouldering fire in a chicken litter stockpile last week. A resident in the Baringhup/Carisbrook area says they discovered evidence of self-combustion in a pile of chicken farm waste following a day of Total Fire Ban in the district, expressing concern that it could happen again.

Allora Show, 7-8 February 2025

Allora Show Society Inc I Calendar and Map

SA Murray Mallee newest region to receive trees through AstraZeneca’s global forest initiative: Greening Australia

With less than a quarter of the SA Murray Mallee region’s original vegetation remaining, funding from AstraZeneca’s global AZ Forest initiative is supporting large-scale restoration of this priority area. Two properties in the SA Murray Mallee received free trees in 2024 ... ARR.News asked about fire mitigation.

Secure the food supply

All agricultural land in Victoria should be mapped and strategic land use planning established to protect farmland in major areas such as Gippsland, according to a landmark report by a Victorian parliamentary committee. This was one of 33 recommendations and 29 findings in a report ‘Securing Victoria’s Food Supply’ by the Legislative Assembly Environment and Planning Committee.

Foreign owned and controlled TransGrid is disconnected from regional Australia

The ever-increasing number of stories of the difficulties faced by landowners when dealing with transmission network builder, TransGrid, points to an organisation with no knowledge of, and no interest in learning about, the land, and the peoples living on that land, through which they are building those networks.

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