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Agriculture Faces Profitable Year

4 February 2021 Press

Australian agriculture looking to profitable year ahead – industry outlook. Australia’s agricultural sector is set to enjoy an overall profitable year ahead – underpinned by high commodity prices, positive seasonal conditions and low interest rates, and despite expected continuing trade

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Pesticides & Residues 

Call for Comment on Food Residues

3 February 2021 Press

Have your say on proposed changes to maximum residue limits. Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) today released its annual call for comment on proposed changes to Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) for some agricultural and veterinary chemicals in food. FSANZ

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Agriculture 

Fertiliser Price Outlook Good for Growers

14 January 2021 Press

Global fertiliser price outlook positive news for Australian growers. Affordable fertiliser prices helped support Australian agricultural producers’ profits through the 2020/21 winter cropping season. And a plentiful global fertiliser supply – along with stable currency outlook – spells further good

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Agriculture 

Gas-led Recovery Leaves Farmers High and Dry.

29 December 2020 Press

Australian farmers, and the communities where they live, face negative environmental, economic and social consequences if the Federal Government’s plans for a ‘gas-led recovery’ go ahead, new analysis commissioned by Farmers for Climate Action has found. The briefing paper, written

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Dairy 

Climate Swings & Roundabouts for Global Dairy

23 December 2020 Press

A new year and positive new beginnings for global dairy farmers As a challenging 2020 draws to a close, the global outlook for dairy is optimistic thanks to strong commodity prices, forecast economic growth in many regions and improving consumer

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Agriculture NSW aka In the News 

‘Shattered’ Bylong Community Begins Repair

22 December 202022 December 2020 Press

Christmas relief for Bylong Valley farmers. NSW Farmers has welcomed the NSW Land and Environment Court’s decision to reject a coal mining project on prime agricultural land in the Bylong Valley. It’s gratifying to see the agricultural value of quality

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Animal Welfare 

Taskforce Targets Swine Fever

25 November 2020 Press

Exercise Piggyback targets African Swine Fever. NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) will lead Exercise Piggyback, designed to test a range of NSW Government agencies involved in the response and recovery from an outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) in

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Agriculture Robotics 

Farmer’s Dilemma ~ Robots in Agriculture

23 November 202023 November 2020 Press

Ethical and policy challenges in using robots in agriculture. As automation continues to transform agriculture in Australia, Monash University researchers have published an analysis of the ethical and policy issues raised by the use of robots in agriculture. Agriculture employs

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Agriculture 

Renewable Energy Farmers’ New Lifeline

9 November 20209 November 2020 Press

Farmers say the state government’s Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap will create a more resilient, productive, and prosperous agriculture sector.   NSW Energy Minister Matt Kean announced a clean energy transition roadmap that aims to create an estimated 6300 construction jobs with

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Agriculture 

Bumper Season as Grains Up 63%

23 October 202023 October 2020 Press

We’re back! Australia on track for above-average winter crop. Australia is on track for a major recovery in grain production, with the winter harvest set to come in at above-average levels. In its Australian Winter Crop Production Outlook 2020/2021, agribusiness

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Agriculture Motoring 

Quad Bike Mandatory Safety Rules

15 October 202015 October 2020 Press

First stage quad bike safety measures now mandatory. All new and imported second hand quad bikes sold in Australia must now meet the first stage of the government’s mandatory safety standard after it came into effect on 11 October. As

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Agriculture 

The No Show Scarecrow

2 October 2020 Press

A symbol of the show spirit on display throughout October. 2020 has seen the cancellation of many of NSW’s 192 agricultural shows, but the President of the Agricultural Societies Council of New South Wales says the show spirit is still

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Agriculture 

Farmers and RFS Get Together

1 October 20201 October 2020 Press

Partnership strengthens between the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) and farmers across NSW. The fire season is expected to see an increased threat from grass fires due to wetter and warmer than average conditions. The NSW RFS and NSW Farmers

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Agriculture Opinion 

Narrabri Gas Unacceptable Risk ~ NSW Farmers

30 September 202029 October 2020 Editor

Editor, The state’’s peak farming body is dismayed by the Independent Planning Commission’s (IPC) decision to approve the Narrabri Gas Project despite a raft of concerns voiced by farmers and the community. NSW Farmers says its members believe the project

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Dairy 

Dairy Farms Enjoy ‘Spring Flush’

24 September 2020 Press

Best ‘spring flush’ in three seasons for Australian dairy. Australian dairy is heading for its best ‘spring flush’ in three seasons, as timely rainfall in key regions ramps up the nation’s milk production. In its Q3 Global Dairy Quarterly –

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Agriculture 

Drought Risk Affects Farm Lending Rates

18 September 202024 September 2020 Press

Better understanding of climate risk could save farmers on interest. Monash Business School researchers found US-based food industry borrowers in high drought-prone areas incurred higher interest rates compared to those in low drought-prone areas. Banks with better understanding of drought

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Agriculture 

Farm Confidence Slides Despite Rain

11 September 202011 September 2020 Press

National farmer confidence declines as COVID and international market concerns grow. Good winter rainfall across much of the country – signalling a turnaround from drought for many regions – hasn’t been enough to arrest a slide in Australian rural confidence

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Agriculture Opinion 

NSW Farmers Say on Koalas and SEPP

10 September 202029 October 2020 Editor

NSW Farmers calls on government to find sensible solution for koalas and farmers. NSW Farmers urges the NSW Nationals and Liberal Party to work together for a sensible solution that both effectively protects koalas as well as allows farmers to

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Agriculture Commercial & Tourism 

Buddy Aces National Farm Dog Challenge

8 September 20208 September 2020 Press

NSW Kelpie-cross sets record to win national farm dog challenge. New South Wales Kelpie-cross Buddy earned the title of Australia’s hardest working farm dog in the 2020 Cobber Challenge. Three dogs were still chasing the prize with 48 hours remaining.

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Agriculture 

NSW Farmers Prefer the Bright Side

7 September 20207 September 2020 Press

Seasonal turnaround sustains NSW farmer confidence amid COVID-19 uncertainty. Exceptional seasonal conditions throughout New South Wales continue to underpin solid business confidence among the state’s farmers. This is despite increased concern about the impact of COVID-19 on trade and commodity

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Agriculture 

Price Concern for Sheepmeat

7 September 20207 September 2020 Press

Farmers are concerned by large price drops in the sheepmeat and goat industries. Critical Victorian processing plants have been forced to close or operate below capacity amid Covid-19 restrictions, contributing to softening returns for farmers. NSW Farmers President James Jackson

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Agriculture Infrastructure & Industry 

Export Growth Depends on Infrastructure ~ NSW Farmers

1 September 2020 Press

Agriculture’s role in economic growth can grow faster if barriers are removed. A reform plan by NSW Farmers for agriculture and regional NSW needs the NSW and federal governments to be aware of where and how productivity can be improved

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Agriculture 

New General Manager for NASAA Organic Team

1 September 20201 September 2020 Press

Alex Mitchell has been appointed to the position of General Manager, NASAA Organic, by the Board of the National Association for Sustainable Agriculture Australia (NASAA). NASAA Chair, Glenn Schaube, said the Board welcomed Alex to the NASAA Organic Team. Alex

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Agriculture Environment & Pollution 

Farmers Hurt While Gas Industry Profits

31 August 202031 August 2020 Press

Protest at Kahlua near Gunnedah ~ Photo Jeremy Buckingham FARMERS have continued to feel the pain from the drought while the gas industry profits from pollution, Farmers for Climate Action said today. The Federal Government’s National Greenhouse Gas Inventory for

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Agriculture 

Cautious Chinese Buying on Global Dairy Market in the Months Ahead.

30 August 202031 August 2020 Press

Recent strengthening in China’s economy should be good news for Australian dairy exporters ~ China-based dairy sector expert. In his recent assessment which looked at the critical role China’s economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic will have on Australian dairy

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Agriculture 

Latest DPI Viticulture Guide

29 August 202029 August 2020 Press

NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) has released the Grapevine Management Guide for 2020-2021. DPI Development Officer Viticulture, Darren Fahey said the guide provides articles on grapevine diseases, vine nutrition, vineyard management and wine research. Growers are also informed on

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Agriculture 

World Watches Australian Grain Crop

17 August 2020 Press

Global grains markets look to Australia to fill impending European export shortfall. Global grains markets look to Australia to offset a poor European harvest hit by drought, an international grains strategist has told local growers. Rabobank London-based global grains and

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Agriculture Environment & Pollution 

Farmers Cautioned for Aerial Spray Drift

13 August 2020 Press

Spray operators warned to avoid pesticide drift. The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) warned spray operators to follow safety protocols after wetlands and trees in Moree and Deepwater were allegedly damaged by aerial spraying. The EPA was alerted to the

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Agriculture 

Mulesing Ban “Counterproductive”

7 August 202029 August 2020 Press

NSW Farmers Association will oppose a bill to ban mulesing and government-mandated pain relief, introduced by the Animal Justice Party to State Parliament last year.  NSW Farmers’ President, James Jackson, said the push to ban mulesing is counter to achieving

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Agriculture Erosion & Landcare Lower North Coast Environment & Pollution 

Landowners Help Protect Karuah River

5 August 202025 August 2020 Press

Farmers can protect the Karuah River and the Port Stephens estuary by joining a project showcased during Landcare Week (3-9 August). The Karuah-Borland Landcare Program is a partnership between local farmers, Midcoast Council, Hunter Local Land Services, Landcare Australia and

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Newy’s New Annual Arts Festival
Newcastle Event & Venue 

Newy’s New Annual Arts Festival

8 February 2021 Press

Arts Festival makes Newcastle the place to visit this month. An intimate art gallery performance by a renowned Australian musician, an augmented reality experience celebrating indigenous culture, and a discussion on women in leadership with Australia’s first female Prime Minister,

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Renewal of Gas Exploration Permits off Newcastle
Energy & Renewables NSW aka In the News Opinion 

Renewal of Gas Exploration Permits off Newcastle

12 February 202112 February 2021 Press

Gas companies making plans to drill offshore from Newcastle. Opponents fear the PEP 11 gas exploration permit off the coasts of Sydney and Newcastle will be renewed today by Federal Resources Minister Keith Pitt. The joint venture companies currently holding

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La Niña Peaks But Effects Continue
Weather 

La Niña Peaks But Effects Continue

3 February 2021 Press

The 2020–21 La Niña is likely to have peaked with respect to atmospheric and oceanic patterns in the tropical Pacific. However impacts associated with La Niña, such as above average rainfall in eastern and northern Australia, are expected to persist

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Shipping Cartel Fined
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Shipping Cartel Fined

6 February 20216 February 2021 Press

Shipping cartel fines now total $83.5 million after WWO conviction. Norwegian-based global shipping company Wallenius Wilhelmsen Ocean AS (WWO) has been convicted of criminal cartel conduct and ordered by the Federal Court to pay a fine of $24 million, in

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Agriculture Faces Profitable Year
Agriculture 

Agriculture Faces Profitable Year

4 February 2021 Press

Australian agriculture looking to profitable year ahead – industry outlook. Australia’s agricultural sector is set to enjoy an overall profitable year ahead – underpinned by high commodity prices, positive seasonal conditions and low interest rates, and despite expected continuing trade

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Pioneeer Solar Energy Researcher Honoured
Physics & Energy 

Pioneeer Solar Energy Researcher Honoured

31 January 2021 Press

Australian father of photovoltaics awarded prestigious 2021 Japan Prize. By Stefanie Menezes UNSW Sydney solar expert Martin Green has been honoured with the Japan Prize for transforming the photovoltaics industry. Professor Martin Green. Photo ~ University of NSW. Professor Martin

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Give Back Our Data
Internet 

Give Back Our Data

8 February 2021 Press

Tim Berners-Lee’s plan to save the internet: give us back control of our data. By Pieter Verdegem Senior Lecturer, School of Media and Communication, University of Westminster Releasing his creation for free 30 years ago, the inventor of the world wide

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Not a mirage, Actually a Mirage
Upper Hunter Heritage & Historical 

Not a mirage, Actually a Mirage

5 February 20215 February 2021 Press

Two jet fighter planes – a Macchi and a Mirage – are making their home at Scone Regional Airport. Restored by volunteers. they will become part of the Warbird Visitor Attraction. The Mirage A3-44 will travel by road from the

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