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Facebook sends a tractor around the world
Sometimes truth is stranger than fiction. It began routinely enough. Rural Property NSW advertised a clearing sale on our Facebook page early in December. The clearing sale was located south-west of Wee Waa, not far from the Pilliga forest.&
by Michael Guest in Latest News
Q&A with Mark Barden
Mark Barden is a dryland farmer from just north of Edgeroi NSW. His enterprise is 100% winter cropping and he is well known as a pretty sharp operator.&
by Michael Guest in Latest News
Relishing a new opportunity!
Have you enjoyed a mouth-watering meal at a wedding in northwest NSW? If you have, there’s every chance that it was provided by Relish Catering from Narrabri.
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Selling a farm is not the same as selling a residential property
The biggest difference between selling a farm versus selling a residential property is the motivation of buyers. More often than not, the potential buyer for residential/lifestyle property is motivated by emotion.&
by Michael Guest in Latest News
Making Money from Biodiversity
A diversified income source is always attractive, especially if it has long-term security and provides additional benefits.&
by Michael Guest in Latest News
Think Local, Shop Local, Support Local - the WLT philosophy is a winner
Long before #buyfromthebush was even a thought, a couple of locals from Rural Property NSW’s hometown of Narrabri developed a retail program that encourages people to buy from within their local community.&
by Michael Guest in Latest News
Australian Agriculture Outlook - the expected, the unexpected, and Murphy's Law
The Rural Bank 2020 Australian Agriculture Mid-Year Outlook was recently released and, as usual, it contains a thoughtful assessment of where we are at and where we are likely to be going.&
by Michael Guest in Latest News
Chickpea harvest in June!
Always looking to explore opportunities, Penberthy Agricultural Consultants principal agronomist, Drew Penberthy, plans to harvest chickpeas this week near Bellata NSW. That’s right, he’s going to harvest chickpeas in June.&
by Michael Guest in Latest News
A brief pause in a proud history - North West Equestrian Expo
It wasn’t cancelled in the drought despite 3 years on level 6 water restrictions. The 5-inch rain event in 2012 didn’t stop it either. Nor did the 2013 fires or the 2007 Equine Influenza outbreak. But COVID-19 did.
by Michael Guest in Latest News
Is Now a Good Time to Sell?
There’s plenty to consider when deciding the best time to sell your rural property. For many, it’s a once in a lifetime opportunity and the best advice is to plan strategically.
by Michael Guest in Latest News
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