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The year that was: Record agricultural production for 2016-17
Despite what could be described as a stressful year for farmers, with well below average spring rainfall and a few stinging commodity price dips, the latest ABARES data on Australian agricultural production for 2016-17 is impressive.
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Carbon farming pioneer urges property owners to register projects
With carbon farming set to generate over half a billion dollars for farmers in the central west of NSW over the next ten years, an increasing number of landholders are looking to get involved.
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Farming the sun: NSW rural properties being snapped up for solar
NSW is emerging as the leading state in the development of large-scale solar projects, with a number of significant rural property transactions occurring to accommodate the industry’s growth in recent years.
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Rural crime surge prompts overhaul
The NSW Police Force announced last week it will deploy more specially trained rural crime officers to regional centres in response to continued high levels of rural crime.
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Government to improve access to mental health services in the bush
Accessing mental health support is about to get a lot easier for people based in rural and remote areas.
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Working dogs breaking the internet
People on the land have always appreciated the personality and skill of a good working dog, but in recent years the four legged farm hands have been busy winning over the rest of the population.
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Mixed farms proving their worth
The ability to diversify and spread risk on farm has never been more important with 2017 proving weather and market conditions are as variable and unpredictable as ever.
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What goes up must come down: Cattle Market Outlook
A dry winter for most parts of NSW as well as an average spring rainfall outlook has helped pull the exhilarating rise of the cattle market to a screaming halt.
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Water use down, production up on farms: ABS
The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) figures on agriculture have been released and they reveal some interesting trends, especially regarding water use.
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Our weather obsession
Do you think it’s going to rain? It’s a lovely day, isn’t it? It’s blowing a gale out there. Our national preoccupation has only been exacerbated by the rise of digital media.
by Libby Guest in Latest News
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