A New England-based project which is developing technology to autonomously and remotely control weeds in agricultural production is one of 10 Australian research initiatives to share in a $25 million funding injection from the NSW Nationals in the federal government. The project, titled ‘Novel autonomous robotic weed control to maximise agricultural productivity’, involves developing an…
Agriculture industry powerhouse Daryl Quinlivan has been appointed the state’s first Agriculture Commissioner, delivering on a major NSW Nationals election commitment. NSW Nationals Minister for Agriculture Adam Marshall announced Mr Quinlivan’s appointment in Coffs Harbour and said the he would champion farmers’ rights. “Establishing an Agriculture Commissioner was a major election commitment for the NSW…
The NSW Nationals in the federal government have welcomed the United Nations’ decision to abandon its misleading and ideological campaign against meat producers both in Australia and around the world. Federal Nationals Deputy Leader and Agriculture Minister David Littleproud said the UN’s attempt to blame meat producers for driving climate change was reckless and irresponsible…
Picture taken prior to social distancing restrictions. The NSW Nationals in the federal government have helped secure a Federal Court ruling in favour of farmers. The decision by the Commonwealth not to appeal against the Federal Court of Australia’s decision in Brett Cattle Company Pty Ltd v Minister for Agriculture is an outcome The Nationals…
Small and medium-sized exporters across regional, rural and remote NSW will benefit from programs aimed at creating jobs, re-invigorating industry and supporting regional NSW including the $10,000 Exporter Assistance Grant. NSW Nationals Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson said the support program came at an important time with many businesses struggling due to drought and bushfires.…
New funding from the Federal Nationals in Government will help equip farmers in the Glen Innes region with additional skills and knowledge to improve sustainability and their bottom line. Nationals Member for New England Barnaby Joyce said $36,560 was being provided to Glen Innes Natural Resources Advisory Committee (GLENRAC) under Round 3 of the Australian…
The NSW Nationals in Government have halted proposed changes by the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) to change regulations governing locomotive emissions, which would have a devastating impact on industry. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW John Barilaro and Minister for Agriculture and Western NSW Adam Marshall publicly opposed the proposal to introduce a new…
The NSW Nationals in Government will once again waive all Local Land Services (LLS) rates for this year to provide relief for farmers going through devastating bushfires and crippling drought. Agriculture Minister Adam Marshall said during these difficult times, every little bit of support counted and that waiving LLS rates would help reduce the cost…
Education & Early Childhood Minister Sarah Mitchell – a proud daughter of the regions – writes about the importance of teaching children about the country. Sometimes it is too easy for children to forget our farmers. They forget that the produce that ends up on their plates comes from relentless hard work on the land,…
A consortium of southern farmers will use a $2.5 million Nationals in Government grant to pioneer a new soil modelling system which has the potential to dramatically boost on-farm sustainability and productivity. Federal Nationals Agriculture Minister Bridget McKenzie said Temora-based Farmlink Research Ltd’s soil future-proofing project would receive funding under the second round of the…