Farming and Environment
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Have your say on NSW’s water
AN inquiry into the impacts of the Water Amendment (Restoring Our Rivers) Act 2023 on communities throughout regional New South Wales is being conducted by…
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Cactus crisis moving south: peak body
A DESTRUCTIVE cactus is marching south from Queensland and farmers need government help to stop its spread, a senior New South Wales Farmers figure says.…
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MDBA plans for year ahead
THE Murray Darling Basin Authority has met for the first time this year with the Basin Community Committee. Plans to broaden outreach and communication mechanisms…
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Citrus congress is sweet
NEXT month’s Australian Citrus Congress is all about delivering tangible takeaways for growers. Citrus Australia chief executive Nathan Hancock said the nation’s citrus growers and…
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Carp: Food or fertiliser?
LONG seen as an unwanted pest in the region’s waters, carp is now being considered for everything from dinner plates to garden fertiliser. In a…
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Ouyen sheep sale stays strong
OUYEN’S sheep sale on Thursday has maintained its strong start to the season, with another big yarding of more than 14,000 head. Exchange manager Colin…
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Progress on Lake Vic wind farm
A $3.8 billion wind farm north-west of Wentworth capable of powering up to 700,000 homes is a step closer after the New South Wales Government…
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Next steps in Gol Gol wetland regen
THE Gol Gol Community Reference Group is planning to officially unveil a flume gate near Lake Gol Gol in April to mark World Wetlands Day.…
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The intersection of agriculture, environmental sustainability, and cryptocurrency: A new era of digital innovation
The agricultural sector stands at a pivotal crossroads where traditional farming practices meet innovative digital solutions. As environmental concerns become increasingly pressing and Ethereum price…
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Crackdown on wine industry practices
MURRAY Valley Winegrowers has welcomed a Federal Government decision to conduct an independent review of contractual practices in the industry in response to some stakeholder’s…
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All eyes on water depths
ERRATIC rainfall across the Mallee, and from Mildura east to Swan Hill, for the past four months, has water as a precious commodity well and…
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Scotia unveils rare parrot
A GROUP of conservationists and bird enthusiasts recorded a sighting of the threatened and understudied scarlet-chested parrot north of Mildura — the fourth recording of…