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Future of food production will need partnership from new Labor government

(27/03/2023)
NSW Labor will need to make strategic investments in the agricultural sector to pay for election promises and secure future food supply.

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Invest in climate mitigation, say farmers

(22/03/2023)
With polling predicting a very tight election result, attention is now on what deals and concessions might be made to secure government.

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Spike in pig numbers needs urgent action

(21/03/2023)
An explosion in feral pig numbers on public lands has resulted in massive damage for farmers, prompting calls for urgent action.

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Parties should explain their plans for Great Western Highway

(17/03/2023)
NSW Farmers CEO Pete Arkle has called on the Government and Opposition to outline clear plans for the future of the Great Western Highway.

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Farmers welcome boost to innovation fund

(17/03/2023)
NSW Farmers has welcomed the state government’s commitment to expand the Farm Innovation Fund if re-elected.

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Certainty on synthetic foods ‘impossible’

(16/03/2023)
NSW Farmers Poultry Manager Dave Banham says reports of synthetic chicken nuggets failing to meet food standards are cause for concern.

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Commitment sought on Farm Innovation Fund

(15/03/2023)
NSW Farmers has called on both sides of politics to commit to funding a state government program that boosts food production ahead of the election.

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Farmers reach agreement with Inland Rail builder

(14/03/2023)
Landholders can expect better treatment during the construction of Inland Rail thanks to a landmark agreement between NSW Farmers and ARTC.

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Next government will need to tighten its belt says economist

(10/03/2023)
The pre-election budget update found the economic outlook had deteriorated over the past few weeks, meaning everyone needed to tighten their belts.

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Political focus must extend beyond Western Sydney

(9/03/2023)
NSW Farmers has warned both sides of politics must not lose sight of the bush in the final weeks of the campaign.

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Don't fall for doomsayers' 'hot air'

(24/09/2021)
It’s a fact almost universally accepted that you should never discuss religion or politics in polite conversation. These days, I think we can add climate change to that list, because it can raise the temperature of the room (pardon the pun) like few

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Ag learning key this Ed Week

(29/07/2021)
With a growing global population, food security will be one of the most important issues facing future generations. Paradoxically, these generations might have little to no connection to farming – if current trends continue. This week is Education We

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Plant-based alternatives: a meaty debate

(19/07/2021)
From mock duck to vegan burgers, the imitation game of the “fake meat” sector is strong. The proliferation of plant-based products has sparked significant debate on labelling conventions and even the health benefits of meat ‘alternatives’ compared to