Farming and Environment
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Vote ‘stunt’ won’t stop water licences, vows NSW minister
A VOTE to block the NSW Government from issuing floodplain harvesting licences was a “political stunt” that would not affect recently issued licences that were…
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Wheat price could get a short boost from Ukraine invasion
MALLEE growers holding wheat post-harvest could see prices rise “significantly” after Russia invaded the Ukraine, as analysts monitor global wheat prices trading at near-decade highs.…
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Early anthrax reporting praised
A FARMER’S early reporting is being praised for preventing the likelihood of anthrax impacting more livestock at a Swan Hill property. The disease was detected…
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Steak-holders for saleyard with new committee
A REGIONAL livestock exchange stakeholder committee will be established for Swan Hill. Swan Hill Rural City Council will develop the initiative which aims to bring…
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Reconsider tomato plantings, growers urged
GARDENERS are being urged to reconsider their tomato plantings, with increased reports of Queensland fruit fly infestations in the fruiting vegetable this summer. Many home…
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NSW must reveal water theft truth, says Cupper
THE lack of information on water theft in NSW is “alarming”, says Member for Mildura Ali Cupper. She has called on the NSW Government to…
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Readers have their say on duck hunting
Pro > Greg Little Of course, Gannawarra has been a duck hunting mecca for an eternity and each duck season the shire benefits from the…
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Balranald becomes home to cultural heritage project
A PROPERTY just north of Balranald is currently the site of a cultural heritage project after Indigenous hearths were found by the landholder. The project…
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No cause for alarm after cane toad found in Dubbo
FARMERS in regional NSW have been assured there is no cause for alarm after a pesky cane toad hitched a ride through the northern part…
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Dispose household chemicals without harm
LOCAL residents are being urged to detox their homes through a free service to dispose of household chemicals without harming health or the environment. The…
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