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NSW Farmers’ Association
is a constituent body of the
National Farmers Federation

Media Releases

Farmers reminded to check for hay hotspots 10/10

Farmers seek cut in agricultural interest rates 07/10

Rural women encouraged to gather at Coonamble 03/10

Rural women reminded to apply for Award 02/10

Sheepmeat producers reminded to ‘PIC’ the entire mob 30/09

Rural mental health high on drought agenda 29/09

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What's On

OCTOBER 2008
Var -- Wheat Marketing Info Sessions
17-18 -- Rural Womens Gathering - Coonamble
21-23 -- Australian National Field Days - Orange
27 Oct -- AFI - Value in Value Chains - Sydney

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EC Declarations announced

On Tuesday 19 August the Federal Government made an announcement on the 26 areas of NSW that were due to have their EC declaration status expire on 30 September. The majority of areas have been extended for 6 months until 31 March 2009. The Association has welcomed the timely announcement allowing farmers time to plan business decisions and assess the outcomes of this years harvest.

Click here for the Federal Government’s press release...
Click here for the Association’s press release...
Click here to view a map of the NSW EC declared areas...
Click here to see the most recent information on Drought...

Join or Renew Online Today

There have been many changes to the Association’s website in previous months with Members Only sections, Podcasts, Image Libraries and now an online membership payment facility. Please follow this link to our new Membership page and choose the payment method right for you.

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Management of Flying Foxes – Sydney Basin

The Association is concerned that a decision by the Queensland Government to no longer permit the culling of flying foxes for crop protection may have implications upon the management of flying foxes in the Sydney Basin. The NSW Government has decided to conduct a review of the current licensing arrangements, as a result of the Queensland Government decision. The report of the review is due prior to the commencement of the 2009/10 fruit growing season.

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