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Carp carnage: Independent MP calls for virus commitment ahead of election

1 day ago | theland.com.au | Eliza Spencer

Carp can comprise up to 90% of biomass in rivers, outcompeting native species. Pictures from file. They're virile bottom feeders coming to a river near you, and an Independent MP has called on the country's leaders to take action ahead of the election.
State ag minister calls for separation of rivers, oceans, as virus expands

1 day ago | theland.com.au | Eliza Spencer

State ag minister Tara Moriarty has called for an adjustment to biosecurity control zones to support prawn farmers. Pictures supplied, and by Emily Middleton. State and federal agriculture ministers are at loggerheads on the next steps for NSW prawn fishers and farmers, after wild-caught school prawns tested positive for white spot virus.
Drought and flooding rains: farmers battle weather across the landscape

1 day ago | theland.com.au | Eliza Spencer

Far West SES volunteers have been hard at work preparing for floods. Picture supplied by NSW SES. Poetic extremes of the Australian landscape have been felt across the state, as producers in the west prepare to isolate with floods, while growers in the south delay sowing due to dry weather.
Beef producers bring BBQ to the big smoke to showcase sustainable agriculture

2 days ago | theland.com.au | Eliza Spencer

Beef producers Glenn Morris, Inverell, and Rob Lennon, Leadville, at Bronte Beach. Picture supplied by Australian Conservation Foundation. An organic farmer on the state's Central Slopes and Tablelands has brought his beef to one of the state's wealthiest suburbs - all to raise awareness of the environmental opportunities agriculture holds.
Steers reach $2240 at Bega sale, as good run for quality, weight continues

3 days ago | theland.com.au | Eliza Spencer

Brandon Negus with son Joey, Kent Farm, with their 48 Angus steers that sold for a top of $1380 a head at Bega last Thursday. Picture supplied by Jason Gannon. Well-grown steers dominated the market at the monthly Bega store sale, as producers cashed in on a cooler change and welcome rain across the region.
Carroll Gin prepares for cotton harvest with 150,000 bales expected this pick

3 days ago | theland.com.au | Simon Chamberlain

Scott Davies, Carroll Cotton Gin is expecting to receive between 140,000 and 150,000 bales of cotton this harvest. Picture by Simon ChamberlainCarroll Gin is preparing to shift to 24-hour production on April 26 as the cotton pick in the Northwest rapidly gathers momentum, in the earliest start to a season.
Tamarang cotton gin starting to break ground with stage one set to go

3 days ago | theland.com.au | Simon Chamberlain

Scott Davies, owner and operator of the Carrol Cotton Gin hopes to receive a construction certificate in the next two months for stage one of his proposed cotton gin at Tamarang siding. Picture by Simon ChamberlainAn application for the development of stage one of a cotton gin on the Coonabarabran Road between Spring Ridge and Premer is expected to go before the Liverpool Plains Shire Council in the next two months.
Bringing hot climate cattle to the high country: Santas see snow at Nungar Plain

3 days ago | theland.com.au | Eliza Spencer

Grazing more than 1000 metres above sea level in the Snowy Mountains is a far cry from the semi-arid and subtropical conditions where Santa Gertrudis cattle are traditionally run.
The school that nutured politicians and Disney producers celebrates 150 years

3 days ago | theland.com.au | Emily Middleton

Canowindra Public School sometime between 1890-1915, with the Church of England Hall in the background. Picture supplied. In 1875, now known as Canowindra's Public and High School opened their gates for the first time.
New England agents welcome Guyra sheep sale yard upgrades: now for the lights

1 week ago | theland.com.au | Simon Chamberlain

Luke Heagney, Armitage and Buckley, Armidale, and Sam Sewell, Australian Property and Livestock, Guyra are credited as being the campaigning force for the upgrade of the Guyra sheep sale yards. Picture by Simon ChamberlainThe hammer is down, and the verdict for the new sheep saleyards at Guyra is that it's a job well done and not before time.