Rural

Fox baiting incentive on offer for landholders in Far West NSW

Western Local Land Services is offering landholders an incentive to participate in coordinated fox baiting control programs this spring and autumn 2026. Through the Western fox baiting project, any landholder that purchases 1080 fox baits in...

Narrandera Argus

22 Oct 2025

Rural

Foundation Partners with Rural People Co to review Riverina Careers Hub

The YAHS Old Yanconians’ Foundation has engaged agricultural leader Adam Jenkins director of Rural People Co to undertake a short consultancy assessing regional business investment opportunities for the Riverina Careers Hub: Agricultural...

Narrandera Argus

22 Oct 2025

Rural

Narrandera woman to MC Rural Women’s event

Narrandera’s Tammy Galvin will be the Master of Ceremonies at the International Day of Rural Women event to be held in Lismore on Saturday 25 October. Tammy is a beef cattle and saffron farmer and community leader from Narrandera, passionate...

Narrandera Argus

22 Oct 2025

Rural

Canola crop invaders seeking social media selfies told to stay off farms

Canola growers are reporting a spike in people trespassing into their fields to take selfies amid the golden flowers. Trespassers risk their safety, but also the health of crops that farmers have struggled to grow amid ongoing drought. Grain...

Narrandera Argus

01 Oct 2025

Rural

Woolworths visit local farm

The Harvest Moon team at Narrandera welcomed the heads of fresh produce from Woolworths – who toured their farm, factory and fields. It was a great day showcasing how they grow, harvest and prepare their produce and Snackables range, giving...

Narrandera Argus

01 Oct 2025

Rural

Call to support fellow farmers in natural disasters

When natural disasters strike, they don’t just damage land and livestock, they shake the foundations of farming families across the country. As Australia continues to experience severe weather events and economic uncertainty, Rural Aid is...

Narrandera Argus

24 Sep 2025

Rural

Reiland Angus offering options for drought challenged beef producers

More than 60 per cent of the catalogue at the Reiland Angus Spring Bull Sale are suitable for heifers to maximise conception rates in one of the toughest seasons recorded across southern NSW. Reiland Angus, Tumut and Gundagai, will offer 80...

Narrandera Argus

17 Sep 2025

Rural

YAHS Agriculture spring into action field trip

Yanco Agricultural High School Year 12 Certificate III Primary Industries class had the privilege of going on a tour through the JBS Riverina Beef Feedlot and attending a producer workshop run by Riverina Local Land Services in collaboration with...

Narrandera Argus

17 Sep 2025

Rural

Narrandera stock and station agent wins special award

Nutrien Ag Solutions Narrandera Stock and Station Agent Ryan Burden (pictured above) has won the Agent of the Year Award at the Gundagai Lamb Producer Awards. These awards recognise the producers and agents whose dedication to quality and...

Narrandera Argus

10 Sep 2025

Rural

Deepdene poll dorset rams sale

Nutrien Ag Solutions’ sale report from the 29th Annual Deepdene Poll Dorset Ram Sale revealed that 94 out of 99 were sold to an average price of $2265. Top prices were: * $4800 to Robert Sheridan of Woodstock Prime Lamb Nangus * $4400 to Robert...

Narrandera Argus

10 Sep 2025

Rural

Flows ramp up as season gains momentum

Water is flowing across the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area (MIA) as warmer weather and rising irrigator demand signal the start of what is shaping up to be a promising season. With General Security allocations now at 19% and carryover at 16%...

Narrandera Argus

03 Sep 2025

Rural

Cooke thanks volunteers this National Meals on Wheels day

National Meals on Wheels Day is shining a light on the vital role the service plays across the Cootamundra electorate in supporting older residents and those who may need a little extra help to remain living independently at home. Member for...

Narrandera Argus

03 Sep 2025

Rural

National lamb price nudges $480/head for new record as drought tightens supply

“Spirited bidding” has pushed the national lamb price to a new record at a regional New South Wales saleyard today. A pen of 55 second-cross lambs sold to $479.50/head at Griffith, but agents say this still may not be the top of the market...

Narrandera Argus

13 Aug 2025

Rural

Riverina students announced as 2025 Rural Scholars

Corobimilla student Gabrielle Forrest has been named as one of 11 students from the Riverina region announced as recipients of the RAS Foundation’s (RASF) 2025 Rural Scholarship program. They join a cohort of 80 students from across rural and...

Narrandera Argus

30 Jul 2025

Rural

Narrandera High students’ success at Bendigo sheep and wool show

Three Narrandera High School students and their teacher Matt Shady, made their way to Bendigo to represent the school at this year’s Angora Judging at the Bendigo Sheep and Wool Show. After preparing the fleeces and animals for judging the...

Narrandera Argus

23 Jul 2025

Rural

Noll steps in to take reins of Henty Machinery Field Days

By KIM WOODS Culcairn farmer Nigel Scheetz has stepped down as chair of the Henty Machinery Field Days after six years at the helm. HMFD deputy chairman Matthew Noll has been appointed to fill the role on the seven-member board while Mr Scheetz...

Narrandera Argus

16 Jul 2025

Rural

Rural Aid’s ‘Spirit of the Bush’ photo competition returns

Rural Aid is proud to launch the sixth annual Spirit of the Bush Photo Competition, inviting Australians to share striking images that capture the strength, resilience, and beauty of life on the land. Running from 14 July to 31 August 2025, the...

Narrandera Argus

16 Jul 2025

Rural

Buckingbong Aggregation up for sale

Lawson Grains, controlled by Canadian investment giant AIMCo and New Forests, has put up for grabs an expansive cropping aggregation in the Riverina that could fetch about $40 million. The Buckingbong Aggregation takes in three separate parcels...

Narrandera Argus

09 Jul 2025

Rural

Maximum prices for WaterNSW rural bulk water services

The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has made a one-year determination for WaterNSW maximum prices for bulk water services to rural valleys in NSW, commencing on 1 July 2025. Under IPART’s one-year determination: • Prices...

Narrandera Argus

02 Jul 2025