The sights, sounds and traditions of the Clarence Valley will once again take centre stage as the Clarence Harvest Celebration returns for another huge weekend of community celebration, honouring the industries and people that helped shape the region.
Agriculture
Posted inAgriculture, Local News
Farmer confidence plummets amid cost crisis
Farmer confidence has collapsed as soaring fuel and fertiliser costs force producers to cut production and rethink future operations.
Posted inAgriculture, Money, Roads and Infrastructure, Transport and Freight
Small wins overshadowed by deep cuts for regions
Not happy: small wins on measures like excluding farmers from new taxes are not impressing rural advocates.
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“Limited margin for error” for Australian dairy producers in season ahead: industry report
Australian dairy producers face a “limited margin for error” in 2026/27 as rising input costs squeeze margins, Rabobank says.
Posted inAgriculture, Northern Rivers
More action needed on cattle tick crisis in the Northern Rivers
Clarence MP Richie Williamson is calling for more action to stop the spread of cattle tick across the Northern Rivers.
Posted inAgriculture, Money, National News
Family trusts in Treasurer’s sights as farmers warn of regional fallout
Proposed changes to how family trusts are taxed are shaping as a key battleground in next week’s federal budget, with a 30% tax to be proposed despite failing many times before.
Posted inAgriculture, Business, Local News, North Coast Created 26
Love at first sight: Alpacas, scones and a Mother’s Day to remember
Australian Alpaca Association’s annual National Alpaca Week is back, inviting Australians to step onto farms, meet some of the country’s most charming livestock, and discover a growing agricultural industry that blends sustainability with luxury.
Posted inAgriculture, Local News
Tree Farmer: A new resource for North Coast landholders
A new hub will help North Coast landholders understand and engage with emerging environmental markets and natural capital opportunities.
Posted inAgriculture, Clarence Valley, Northern Rivers, Richmond Valley
Nationals call for urgent action on feral pig surge in Northern Rivers
Nationals MPs are urging urgent government action as feral pig populations surge, causing widespread damage to farms across the Richmond and Clarence valleys.
Posted inAgriculture, Cost of Living, North Coast
30 cents more on weekly shop to deliver $1m more for local farmers
Households will pay about 30 cents more a week for milk after Norco moved to increase what it pays local dairy farmers, delivering an estimated $1 million a month back into local communities.