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Cloncurry Show thanks its volunteer workforce | The North West Star

“We wouldn’t have our Show without them. Along with the Pavilion sections, our Horse, Poultry and Cattle sections are integral to any Agricultural Show and Cloncurry highlights the livestock and equestrian areas with the oversight of Stewards who work tirelessly to present and showcase the best of our region,” they said. Click to check the […]

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Record exports conceal ‘cost of farming’ crunch

The latest Government figures show agricultural exports reaching a record $64.9 billion in 2022-23, but National Farmers’ Federation President Fiona Simson says these positive numbers conceal the “cost of farming” crunch impacting farmers and consumers. ABARES’ latest Agricultural Commodities Report predicts the industry’s gross value will tip past $80 billion for a second consecutive year […]

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Rural achievers acknowledged in 2022 Queen’s Birthday Honours

Political and rural leaders, philanthropists and agricultural scientists have been acknowledged in the 2022 Queen’s Birthday Honours List announced today. Australians with close connections to the agricultural sector recognised today include: Companion in the General Division (AC)   John Anderson AO, Mullaley, NSW For eminent service to rural and regional development, to leadership in international […]

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Skills shortage all the talk at ag careers expo + pics

Students from school across Northern New South Wales travelled to Tamworth this week for Farrer Memorial Agricultural High School’s careers expo. WITH many sides of agriculture keen to secure workers into the future, companies have lined up to pitch themselves to high school students across Northern New South Wales. Tamworth-based Farrer Memorial Agricultural High School […]

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