Fees to register farm chemicals could jump more than 200 per cent, and industry warns growers will pay for it, while some products may never reach Australian paddocks at all.
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Posted inAgriculture, Feature, Local News
Disease doesn’t wait for slow and inefficient bureaucracy, says CropLife
CropLife Australia says APVMA delays leave farmers without timely crop protection products amid rising biosecurity risks nationwide today.
Posted inAgriculture, Clarence Valley, Feature
$2.1 million boost for Clarence Valley horticulture leader
Provenance Propagation has secured more than $2.1 million to expand its Clarence Valley horticultural facility, creating skilled local jobs.
Posted inAgriculture, Scotts Head, What's on
Bush tucker and bees: Scotts Head grows a season of community events
A series of seven community gatherings designed to reconnect locals with growing, habitat and food is now underway in Scotts Head, with the first event drawing 27 participants to the village’s community garden earlier this month.
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NSW farmers need urgent action on China beef tariffs
NSW Liberals and Nationals are urging the State Government to press Canberra for action after China’s new beef tariff hit exporters.
Posted inAgribusiness, Agriculture, Health, National News
Paraquat stays but with major new restrictions as regulator delivers verdict
Australia’s pesticide regulator has handed down a major decision on paraquat and diquat— it stays, but with tight new restrictions.
Posted inAgriculture, Money
CGT shake-up brings relief, but succession remains the real test for farmers
A major tax backdown has lifted the CGT threshold to $10 million, but farm groups say the real test is still to come: can families actually pass the farm on?
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NSW unveils roadmap to grow $100 million hemp industry
NSW has unveiled a roadmap to grow its hemp industry into a $100 million sector, with new support for farmers, manufacturers and regional investment.
Posted inAgriculture, Grafton
Council seeks feedback on Grafton Saleyards future
Clarence Valley Council is seeking public feedback on a draft plan outlining future options for the Grafton Saleyards.
Posted inAgribusiness, Agriculture, National News
Dairy farmers facing tighter margins as global market rebalances
Australian dairy farmers are heading into the new season with prices barely at break-even and costs still climbing, according to Rabobank’s latest market outlook.