27th February 2007The NSW Farmers’ Association has called again for the Federal Government to stick by its decision to remove tax concessions for agribusiness managed investment schemes (MIS).The renewed attack is timed to coincide with … Continue Reading
21st February 2007 Australia is the driest continent on Earth is the excuse the State and Federal Government conveniently uses to cover up their lack of vision in not constructing the essential water Storage and … Continue Reading
8th February 2007The NSW Farmers’ Association supports today’s announcement to establish an independent inquiry into rural land use in Central West NSW.President of the NSW Farmers’ Association, Jock Laurie, says issues surrounding Land Use Planning … Continue Reading
8th February 2007The NSW Farmers’ Association supports today’s announcement to establish an independent inquiry into rural land use in Central West NSW.President of the NSW Farmers’ Association, Jock Laurie, says issues surrounding Land Use Planning … Continue Reading
8th February 2007The NSW Farmers’ Association supports today’s announcement to establish an independent inquiry into rural land use in Central West NSW.President of the NSW Farmers’ Association, Jock Laurie, says issues surrounding Land Use Planning … Continue Reading
29th January 2007Farmers in NSW are seeking urgent clarification on the eligibility criteria for the State Government’s $20m assistance package for southern irrigators, fearing many who planned for drought and carried over unused allocations will … Continue Reading
29th January 2007Farmers in NSW are seeking urgent clarification on the eligibility criteria for the State Government’s $20m assistance package for southern irrigators, fearing many who planned for drought and carried over unused allocations will … Continue Reading
29th January 2007Farmers in NSW are seeking urgent clarification on the eligibility criteria for the State Government’s $20m assistance package for southern irrigators, fearing many who planned for drought and carried over unused allocations will … Continue Reading
18th January 2007Southern NSW irrigators receive $20m for lost water By LUCY SKUTHORP and PENNY WATTS – AustraliaThursday, 18 January 2007 The NSW Government, just days after it was threatened by an irrigator class action, … Continue Reading
15th January 2007Despite hopes of a waning El Nino weather pattern, the Federal Government says it is still “doing everything we can think of” in terms of ameliorating the effects of the prolonged drought. Industry … Continue Reading
12th January 2007The Queensland Nationals are demanding the State Government extend its native vegetation compensation scheme.With only six weeks left before applications close, The Nationals say more than half of the State Government’s $130 million … Continue Reading
12th January 2007Water Commission gave all clear to Warrego irrigation AustraliaFriday, 12 January 2007 The National Water Commission has endorsed the management of water in Queensland, including management plans for the Warrego River, according to … Continue Reading
5th December 2006The Queensland Government will provide a 50pc rebate on municipal rates for eligible drought-stricken farmers, plus a water rebate on management tariffs for irrigators.AgForce president Peter Kenny has welcomed the State Government’s move, … Continue Reading
27th November 2006The Iemma-Costa Labor Government today ruled out giving graziers access to National Parks to feed their livestock, despite farmers struggling with the worst drought on record, NSW Leader of The Nationals, Andrew Stoner, … Continue Reading
30th May 2006 It’s an apocalyptic story of environmental disaster we all know so well. The Murray Darling basin is being poisoned by salt. Adelaide’s water supply is threatened, along with some of our most … Continue Reading