Rural

New commissioner for ag challenges

NSW Farmers has welcomed the appointment of the state’s first legislated Independent Agriculture Commissioner as farmers face mounting challenges around land use and productivity. On Thursday NSW Agriculture Minister Tara Moriarty announced...

Narrandera Argus

19 Feb 2025

Rural

Essential Energy will be using drones

ESSENTIAL Energy will be using drones to inspect powerlines as it looks to modernise bushfire mitigation practices ahead of the 2025-26 bushfire season. Moving away from traditional methods for its annual Pre-Summer Bushfire Inspection program...

Narrandera Argus

12 Feb 2025

Rural

Great results at Narrandera First Cross Ewe Sale

There was strong competition and quality lines throughout last week’s fantastic yarding at the Narrandera 1st Cross Ewe Sale. The Narrandera Livestock agent was Jacob Kerrisk and the auctioneer for Elders pens was Harry Waters of Elders...

Narrandera Argus

12 Feb 2025

Rural

Family history retained at YAHS by Plane family

Each year at Yanco Agricultural College there is significant family history associated with a number of new students and this year is no exception with the Year 7 cohort full with a maximum number of 60 students and a waiting list. Millicent...

Narrandera Argus

05 Feb 2025

Rural

Principal reports glowing review for Yanco Agricultural High School

Yanco Agricultural High School Principal Marni Milne said a significant highlight of the 2024 school year was most certainly the opening of the school’s new ‘Worley’ female dormitory. This long-awaited project saw students take occupancy in...

Narrandera Argus

05 Feb 2025

Rural

Busy and productive year for Old Yanconians

The Old Yanconians Foundation, its directors, board advisors and members of the various working groups continued to break new ground by giving their time generously and all on a voluntary basis as part of the Old Yanconians Foundation. YAHS staff...

Narrandera Argus

05 Feb 2025

Rural

Urban Channel Pipeline Project to benefit community

Murrumbidgee Irrigation (MI) is looking forward to kicking off the Urban Channel Pipeline Project this year, which will provide a range of benefits to the communities of Griffith and Leeton. The Urban Channel Pipeline (UCP) Project is supported...

Narrandera Argus

05 Feb 2025

Rural

Caution key for summer spraying

Farmers spraying weeds are reminded of the golden rules to prevent drift and avoid damage to neighbouring properties this summer. As farmers prepare to tackle summer weeds across the state, NSW Farmers’ Agricultural Science Committee Chair Alan...

Narrandera Argus

29 Jan 2025

Rural

Grain season on track thanks to Pacific National

As the largest hauler of grain and agricultural products, regional exports and bulk goods on the eastern seaboard, Pacific National is on track to deliver a bumper harvest of grain to port for export this season. Group executive coal and bulk...

Narrandera Argus

29 Jan 2025

Rural

Cooke slams diminished Lachlan Regional water strategy

Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has condemned the Minns Labor Government’s Lachlan Regional Water Strategy, describing it as a wasted opportunity marked by delays and diminished vision that leaves communities vulnerable to future droughts...

Narrandera Argus

22 Jan 2025

Rural

Backing Aussie farmers with an additional $20 million for ag-tech connectivity

The Albanese Government is continuing to support Aussie farmers with cost of living relief and enhanced productivity, with an additional $20 million investment in a new round of the hugely successful On Farm Connectivity Program (OFCP). The...

Narrandera Argus

22 Jan 2025

Rural

Lockhart shearer continues to break records

A record year of world sheep shearing records has ended with Lockhart shearer Nicki Guttler’s breaking of a new mark. Guttler, who was third in a women’s event at the Golden Shears in Masterton in March 2024, shore 450 merino lambs in eight...

Narrandera Argus

22 Jan 2025

Rural

Farmers urged to take part in fire vehicles trials

Farmers are urged to take part in a trial of Farm Fire Units in NSW as unprecedented bushfires continue to burn in the United States. Under a NSW Government trial in place until 31 March, private farm vehicles used for firefighting purposes known...

Narrandera Argus

15 Jan 2025

Rural

Meat production the top performer in 2024 sheep gross margin budgets

New gross margin calculations have shown that prime lamb production and replacement purchases emerged as the top-performing sheep enterprises of 2024, demonstrating resilience in a dynamic industry. According to recent analysis from the NSW...

Narrandera Argus

15 Jan 2025

Rural

Fire ant protection activities ramp-up for busy border-crossing period

The Minns Labor Government is ramping up its red imported fire ants program’s surveillance and response efforts to combat the potential spread of fire ants during the summer when cross border traffic increases. The Government’s red fire ant...

Narrandera Argus

04 Dec 2024

Rural

String of fires a warning of the dangerous season

Firefighters have been kept busy as temperatures soared into the mid-30s after a string of fires broke out across the region, including a rural house that went up in flames. Four Rural Fire Service brigades responded to reports of a house fire on...

Narrandera Argus

04 Dec 2024

Rural

Fast action needed on fire units

A special registration solution for farm vehicles used to fight fires in NSW is long overdue, the state’s peak farm body has said. Farm Fire Units are a common implement on many farms, usually consisting of a small truck, ute or trailer with...

Narrandera Argus

27 Nov 2024

Rural

Positive outlook for agriculture highlights ongoing resilience of sector

Looking ahead, the outlook for primary industries in 2024-25 is positive, with expectations of improved seasonal conditions, higher livestock prices and increased crop production. NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (NSW...

Narrandera Argus

27 Nov 2024

Rural

New Drought, Fire and Flood Recovery Guide launched

The NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (NSW DPIRD) has released a new Drought, Fire, and Flood Recovery Guide designed to support producers across NSW facing the challenges of extreme weather events. This comprehensive...

Narrandera Argus

20 Nov 2024