Gwydir wetlands freshwater turtles dying while environmental water sits in Copeton
ONE of the last strongholds for the broad-shelled turtle in the Gwydir Wetlands west of Moree is on the brink of disappearing as the Gingham Waterhole rapidly dries, prompting urgent calls for environmental water releases from Copeton Dam. Field surveys conducted last month by freshwater turtle researchers revealed a worsening ecological crisis at the site.
Fertiliser from Indonesia will help ease Australian shortage
NATIONAL Farmers’ Federation president, Hamish McIntyre, has welcomed the news the crippling fertiliser shortage has been eased with supplies from Indonesia locked in. “This is a very welcome step and will go a long way to restoring confidence for farmers heading into the winter growing season,” Mr McIntyre said. “Securing an additional 250,000 tonnes of
Temporary water restrictions implemented to safeguard critical water supplies
TEMPORARY water restrictions are now in effect for certain types of licences along the Barwon-Darling River and northern tributaries as active storage volume in the upper Menindee Lakes has reached 250 gigalitres. This is a decisive step to ensure the state’s precious water sources are managed fairly and sustainably, to protect water for critical human
Supermarkets must help farmers keep food moving as fuel costs bite
NSW Farmers’ has called on the major supermarkets to dip into their mega profits to help cover the soaring cost of getting food from farms to families. NSW Farmers’ vice-president Bec Reardon said dairy farmers and fruit and vegetable growers are being squeezed hard by high diesel prices, and action is needed from the major
Singh and Moylan: Minister Moriarty has said nothing, done nothing and offered nothing
SHADOW Minister for Agriculture Brendan Moylan and NSW Nationals Leader Gurmesh Singh said Wednesday marked a full week since the NSW Nationals and Liberals called on the Minns Labor Government to act on the fertiliser crisis threatening the state’s food chain. They said Minister Tara Moriarty has said nothing, done nothing and offered nothing. Mr
MDBA launches new leadership program for Basin communities
THE Murray-Darling Basin Authority says it is backing stronger local leadership across the Basin with the launch of a new program to support communities facing some of the region’s toughest challenges. In partnership with the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation, the MDBA has established the Murray–Darling Basin Leadership Program to bring leaders together across the Basin
GEGHA project enters next phase with hydrogen and ammonia development to commence
CONSTRUCTION of the Good Earth Green Hydrogen and Ammonia Project west of Moree will officially begin on Monday, April 13, with the green light given this week from the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure. The construction launch marks a major milestone for a project that will help strengthen regional energy security and support
Farmers in search of workers urged to join program
THE AgCAREERSTART team is calling on farmers to sign-up to its popular gap-year program. The program connects young people interested in an agricultural ‘gap-year’ with farmers who are looking to hire workers. National Farmers’ Federation president Hamish McIntyre urged producers to take advantage of the opportunity. “If you know a farmer who needs a junior
Moylan says NSW Labor Minister silent as fertiliser shortage looms
THE NSW Nationals and Liberals have ramped up calls for the Minns Labor Government to urgently implement a strategy to support the agricultural sector amid the rapidly escalating fertiliser crisis. The state’s entire food chain is under enormous threat with price hikes and limited supply due to war-related supply disruptions, but Shadow Minister for Agriculture
Canola poised for expanded role in Australia’s biofuel future
AS Australians grapple with current fuel price hikes and supply challenges, a new report highlights the key role the nation’s canola could play as a biofuel in future energy transition and fuel security. The report, Fuelling the future: How the new biofuel demand wave could reshape Australia’s canola sector, by agribusiness banking specialist Rabobank, says
