Media Release: Register now for the Future Drought Fund’s 2023 Science to Practice Forum
The Future Drought Fund’s Science to Practice Forum is on again from 6-8 June, and the program is available now.
The 3-day forum is a showcase of the innovative tools and practices Australian farmers and communities are using to build drought resilience and a sustainable agricultural sector.
Media Release: Protecting and growing the future of world-class agriculture
The initiatives include supporting climate-smart agriculture through the Natural Heritage Trust and improvements the collection, analysis and sharing of data on the impact of climate change and low emission technology on agriculture.
Media Release: Resilient Pasture Landscapes Pasture Coaching Update
The season has changed, and the New England has experienced its first dry summer after three years of La Nina. For farmer participants involved in the Drought Resilient Pasture Landscapes project, navigating this change has been supported by new skills and confidence to make early management decisions after the first round of pasture coaching.
Digitised greenhouse gas calculator launched for producers
Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) has today launched an online, web-based greenhouse gas (GHG) calculator based on the Sheep and Beef Greenhouse Accounting Framework (SB-GAF) tool for Australian sheep and beef producers.
Ovine Johnes Disease present in the Northern Tablelands
Local Land Services is advising sheep producers to be on the lookout for signs of Ovine Johnes Disease (OJD) in their flocks, with the condition now being observed across the entire state.
Media Release: Mary Hollingworth Named NSW Woman Of The Year Community Hero
MEMBER for Northern Tablelands Adam Marshall has congratulated Glen Innes local Mary Hollingworth for being named as the winner of the 2023 NSW Woman of the Year Community Hero Award at a special ceremony in Sydney this morning
Media Release: Agriculture skills program expands to livestock industry
Media Release: Agriculture skills program expands to livestock industry
Media Release: The Coles Nurture Fund - up to $500k grants available for producers
APPLICATIONS are open for the latest of grants from the Coles Nurture Fund, which is targeted towards producers developing new market-leading products and sustainable processes and technologies.
Invasive Honey Locust weeds targeted at Wytaliba and Newton Boyd
The Glen Innes Natural Resources Advisory Committee (GLENRAC Inc) has been undertaking works to monitor and control invasive Honey Locust (Gleditsia triacanthos) weeds in Wytaliba and Newton Boyd.
Media Release: GLENRAC to keep the Wheels Turning with $61,353 Grant
Northern Tablelands MP Adam Marshall announced on 8 December 2022, that a NSW state government grant to purchase a new staff vehicle for the Glen Innes Natural Resources Advisory Committee (GLENRAC) will ensure the continued delivery of services and support to the community.
Media Release: NSW Supports Volunteers with Unsung Heroes Grants for Local Government
Media Release: The NSW Government has today opened a new grant program for local governments that will recognise and encourage volunteering.
Media Release: World Soil Day – soil needs a partnership approach
This year the theme of World Soil Day is ‘Soil: Where food begins’, highlighting the importance of healthy soil as a crucial element of food production.
Regent honeyeater captive release program success!
Catch up on the latest news from the 2022 NSW Regent Honeyeater captive release program, in the program’s Community Update #1 (November 2022)
Media release: Solid progress through the Future Drought Fund
The Future Drought Fund 2021-22 Annual Report, released today, details the programs that are helping farmers and communities better prepare for drought.
DAFF MEDIA RELEASE: New drought grants to boost on farm resilience
Over $14 million is available to eligible entities under the Future Drought Fund Extension and Adoption of Drought Resilience Farming Practices Grants program.
Applications are now open, and close 9 January 2023 at 9pm (AEDT), with grant activity from June 2023 – June 2025.
Media Release: ABARES Outlook 2023 conference
Reflecting current events and future trends, ABARES has announced ‘Global uncertainty, local challenges’ as the theme for next year’s annual Outlook conference.
As the Australian agriculture sector’s premier agenda-setting event, Outlook 2023 will be held in Canberra from 7-8 March after two years online.
Media Release: ‘Rural women… we’re back!’ – 29th Rural Women’s Gathering goes off with a bang in Glen Innes
Media Release: ‘Rural women… we’re back!’ – 29th Rural Women’s Gathering goes off with a bang in Glen Innes.
More than a hundred women (and a handful of men) from across the region mustered in the New England last week to celebrate the 29th Rural Women’s Gathering.
Media Release: GLEN INNES TO HOST RURAL WOMEN’S GATHERING
Women from across regional and rural NSW will convene in Glen Innes for the 29th annual Rural Women’s Gathering next month, ahead of the International Day of Rural Women 2022.
The Gathering will be hosted by Glen Innes Natural Resources Advisory Committee (GLENRAC) and Guyra Evening Country Women’s Association, with support from the NSW Government and Rural Women’s Network.
Australian Government Commendation for GLENRAC partnership work.
Staff from the Australian Government Canberra agency for environment and wetlands visited the region recently to review the work that GLENRAC and its partners – National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) and Northern Tablelands Local Land Services (NTLLS) – have been accomplishing in our National Landcare Program Phase 2 (NLP2) projects.
Media Release: Nominations open for 2023 NSW Women of the Year Awards
The search is on to find the most outstanding and influential women in NSW, with nominations now open for the 2023 NSW Women of the Year Awards.
Member for Northern Tablelands Adam Marshall said the annual awards played an important role in recognising inspirational women from diverse backgrounds across not only the region but the state.