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Tough Times Reveal Value of Exclusion Fencing
Exclusion fencing historically had the main purpose of keeping wild dogs, foxes and other pest animals out of an area; but the drought has changed all of that and there is a new emphasis on excluding kangaroos and other native animals to save...
by Michael Guest in Latest News
Why is China so important?
If you live in Sydney, you probably view China as the villain responsible for scorching real estate prices, which is fine if you are a seller, but a pain if you are a potential buyer.
by Michael Guest in Latest News
A meat-free BBQ? I think not!
A spate of alternatives to meat are starting to emerge on retail shelves and online; most of which are made from plant and vegetable proteins and grain.
by Michael Guest in Latest News
Farming Still A Safe Bet
In the midst of what meteorologists are calling the worst drought in Australia’s history, it’s easy to be overwhelmed by doom and gloom.
by Michael Guest in Latest News
Foreign Agricultural Land Ownership - digging below the hype
The recent Macquarie Group purchase of a 49% stake in Cubbie Station from a consortium led by Chinese conglomerate Shandong Ruyi (including Dubbo’s Fletcher International Exports), has again turned the spotlight on foreign investment in...
by Michael Guest in Latest News
A perspective on climate change for farmers
The ABC recently broadcast some comments on climate change; its acceptance by some sections of the community and its rejection by others, with another segment sitting on the fence in between.
by Michael Guest in Latest News
The ABARES crystal ball – What can we expect for the major commodities in the next 12 months?
The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics (ABARES) has recently published its outlook for major rural commodities, including crops and livestock pertinent to the north west region.
by Michael Guest in Latest News
Is this the worst drought of them all?
A recent article in the Narrabri Courier raised the issue of whether or not this drought is the daddy of them all, on par with that description, or uncomfortably close to it.
by Michael Guest in Latest News
We're not in Kansas anymore....
There’s no denying that we’re in some dry old times, and with these dry times comes dust.
by Michael Guest in Latest News
RPNSW supports farmers in the face of activism
Animal activists may have successfully disrupted traffic and some farming operations, but they've turned many Australians off their cause, Minister for Agriculture David Littleproud said.
by Michael Guest in Latest News
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