Rural

SunRice results show resiliency in challenging times

The SunRice team has delivered a resilient set of results despite the challenges of the drought and pandemic and the second consecutive year of near-record prices. “With only five per cent of our rice requirements available from the Riverina, we...

Narrandera Argus

01 Jul 2021

Rural

Minister praises passage of water bill through Parliament

The Australian Government welcomed the passage of the Inspector–General of Water Compliance Bill through Parliament this week with bipartisan support. Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia Keith Pitt said this marked a significant...

Narrandera Argus

01 Jul 2021

Rural

Reshuffle relegates water portfolio from Cabinet

The National Irrigators’ Council (NIC) has expressed its disappointment the water portfolio has been relegated from Cabinet in the recent ministerial reshuffle. “Water is our most precious resource and we need effective decision making which...

Narrandera Argus

01 Jul 2021

Rural

For sale: Tubbo Station tipped to fetch high price

The iconic Tubbo Station comprising 14,875 hectares (36,757 acres) and more than four times the size of present-day Brewarrana is up for sale. Tubbo has a rich history dating back to the early days of Riverina pastoral settlement and is owned by the...

Narrandera Argus

24 Jun 2021

Rural

Nationals Senators united in Basin Plan vote

The Nationals Senate team claims to have continued the fight for Murray-Darling Basin communities by opposing what it calls “outrageous Federal Labor motions”. All Nationals Senators voted against motions put forward by Federal Labor demanding...

Narrandera Argus

24 Jun 2021

Rural

Lots to like about annual livestock forum

The Graham Centre for Agricultural Innovation’s annual Livestock Forum on July 30 will feature new research for beef and sheep producers to apply on-farm and panel discussions with industry experts. There are two ways people can take part in the...

Narrandera Argus

17 Jun 2021

Narrandera

Sweet spot: Beekeepers get $2m support package

King Bee Honey owner David Mumford says a long-awaited $2 million support package for the apiary industry is a sign the state government has opened its eyes to the potential of honey. In a move the government says will future-proof the industry, the...

Nicholas Rupolo

10 Jun 2021

Rural

Farmer fills gap in tillage machinery market

A shortage of new and secondhand tillage machinery has played into the hands of a Barellan farmer who imports used air seeders. David Irvin has six secondhand 18.3m John Deere 1830 No-Till Air Drill and air carts up to 15,000 litres awaiting...

Kim Woods

10 Jun 2021

Rural

Farmers eye new sites for free grain treatment

Narrandera and Jerilderie will operate grain treatment sites, pending Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) approval for the use of bromadiolone around crops. Perimeter baiting with bromadiolone, used in combination with...

Narrandera Argus

03 Jun 2021

Narrandera

Recent rain, minimal mouse damage a gift for growers

The Murrumbidgee valley’s multimillion-dollar winter cereal crop has dodged a bullet, lifting growers’ spirits.

Kim Woods

03 Jun 2021

Rural

Independent regulator to be appointed to monitor and oversee water compliance

The Coalition Government today introduced a Bill to establish the Inspector–General of Water Compliance - a strong and independent regulator to monitor and oversee water compliance in Australia’s largest water resource, the Murray–Darling...

Kim Woods

26 May 2021

Rural

Forum focuses on answers for water management

A Deniliquin forum has made important progress in efforts to improve collaboration and develop solutions to water management issues in the NSW Murray region. The forum was attended by representatives of local water advocacy groups, who addressed one...

Narrandera Argus

20 May 2021

Rural

Animal activists condemned for urging farmers not to eradicate mice plague destroying grain and fodder

Minister for Agriculture Adam Marshall has today condemned comments by animal activists group PETA urging the State’s farmers not to eradicate mice, which are plaguing cropping production across many parts of NSW. “This anti-farming group often...

Kim Woods

19 May 2021

Rural

Stimulus, outlook shine spotlight on spreaders

With the eastern seaboard facing up to another record winter crop, spreader production at Coolamon in southern NSW has been in top gear for the past 12 months. Coolamon Spreaders NSW and Victoria regional sales manager Shane Cummins said the company...

Kim Woods

13 May 2021

Rural

Call for support packages as farmers suffer up to $150,000 in losses to stored fodder by mouse plague

NSW Farmers and the CWA have joined forces in calling for the State Government to implement a mouse plague financial support package, providing up to $25,000 per farm business to assist with baiting costs. The two organisations held a parliamentary...

Kim Woods

11 May 2021

Rural

Dalton calls for end to water-trading secrecy

The ACCC has made it clear state governments need to change their laws to end secrecy in water markets, according to Member for Murray Helen Dalton. A forum at Griffith on April 28 presented the key recommendations and findings of the ACCC’s...

Kim Woods

06 May 2021

Rural

Solutions to flawed basin plan to be outlined by advocacy group at Senate hearing in Deniliquin

Solutions to a flawed Murray-Darling Basin Plan will be outlined to a Senate Select Committee hearing in Deniliquin on Wednesday May 5. The Speak Up Campaign will address the hearing in its ongoing attempts to have an improved plan that delivers on...

Kim Woods

03 May 2021

Rural

Riverina agriculture tours hold international appeal

Agricultural Tours Riverina has been chosen as a preferred “seller” at Australia’s largest tourism market place, ATE’21, to be held in Sydney’s International Convention Centre in June this year. The annual event is organised by Tourism...

Kim Woods

29 Apr 2021

Rural

Impressive new radar closes in on completion

The new radar will provide significant benefits for local communities, farmers and industries - from Leeton, Hay and Narrandera to the south, to Ivanhoe in the north-west and Condobolin, Ungarie and West Wyalong to the east. Photo: Supplied The new...

Kim Woods

29 Apr 2021