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Sunshine asking for a sweeter deal Whilst the annual cane crushing season has started, with two of the three NSW sugar mills up and running; the work that has taken place behind the scenes, along with what is still needed to get the third sugar mill fully operational in the short term, is nothing short of enormous. Agriculture across the board in the Northern Rivers region has been shattered, with an estimated half a billion dollars in damages incurred. As one of the oldest and largest agricultural industries in the region, Sunshine Sugar’s milling and refining operations sustained over $45m in immediate damages. Then there is the damage to cane crops which is impacting on the production of sugar and the availability of sugar for the refinery, which supplies some 20% of the domestic market. Outside of the milling and refining operations, we have almost 500 local canefarming families relying on us to process their cane, many of whom have been heavily impacted, losing their homes along with crops, machinery and equipment. Sunshine Sugar CEO, Mr Chris Connors said; “The Anchor government grant
package is incredibly important in the short term, but it just isn’t enough. We have been consulting with both State and Federal Governments looking to increase the Anchor grant from $50m up to $100m and increase the timeline on expenditure so longer-term projects can receive assistance.” Mr Connors added. A number of business leaders in the Northern Rivers are calling for an increase in funding and expanded guidelines. Agriculture is the lifeblood of the region, supporting thousands of jobs and hundreds of millions of dollars in contribution to the local economy. The fear is that a lack of support for local producers, processors, and manufacturers, ultimately means a lack of support for the entire Northern Rivers communities. Furthermore, many businesses, whether large, medium or small, now face the prospect of no longer having any flood insurance cover, making the cost of rebuilding and mitigating future impacts fraught with significant risk. The longer-term planning and work required around future flood mitigation needs to be supported by Government, in terms
of funding, but also in terms of allocation of those funds over an adequate timeline in order to support the planning and implementation of those mitigation works. Mr Connors advised: “Sunshine Sugar has appointed WMA Water to provide alternatives to mitigate future flooding, a process we expect will take at least twelve months. With the risk of future flood events and no insurance coverage for this type of disaster, we must implement mitigation measures that will provide protection for the long-term. If more funding is committed now, for the short- and medium-term recovery and mitigation effort, business and industry, and ultimately the broader local community, will be spared from this level of heartache and loss over the long-term.”
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Australians open to using genetic technology to manage feral cats New research by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, shows almost 90 per cent of Australians support the development of genetic technologies to protect our native biodiversity against the growing threat of invasive feral cats. New genetic technologies could help address the rise of invasives through a number of ways, one of which is called gene drive. Gene drive can determine the sex of offspring, reducing the number of animals able to reproduce, and therefore over time driving down populations. Researchers from CSIRO surveyed more than 3,800 people across Australia to understand
public perceptions of using gene drive on feral cats. The research found 86 per cent of people were at least moderately supportive for the local implementation of gene drive technology to manage invasive feral cat species in their local area. Feral cats kill about 3.2 million mammals, 1.2 million birds, 1.9 million reptiles and 250,000 frogs per day in Australia, most of which are native species. They have been a main driver of 27 animal extinctions in Australia, including the Macquarie parakeet, and are one of the most economically costly invasive species to manage. Invasive plant and animal species are estimated to cost Australia
around $25 billion a year, compounding the environmental impacts of extinction and biodiversity loss. CSIRO scientist and co-author of the report Public perspectives towards using gene drive for invasive species management in Australia, Dr Aditi Mankad, said synthetic biology was a relatively new area of science that like other new areas of science, needed to involve consideration of social risks, benefits and values. “The results showed respondents were significantly more likely to support the use of gene drive technology if there was a perceived problem of invasive species in their local neighbourhood,” Dr
Mankad said. “Eighty-six per cent of participants were moderately to strongly supportive of gene technology to control feral cats in their local area, as opposed to 11 per cent who indicated little or no support. “Although we are still a long way off this science being implemented, it is important to start the conversations with the public early.” CSIRO researcher in Environmental and Synthetic Genomics, Dr Owain Edwards, said that Australia was playing a leading role in the global effort to develop gene drive technologies. “Current methods for managing the control of invasives including baiting, trapping and
shooting, which pose many challenges,” Dr Edwards said. “Feral cats are an ideal candidate for gene drive research given that their reproductive rates are up to three litters a year, which greatly outpaces conventional measures. “Given the possible use of gene drive technology for other pests, including feral pigs, rabbits and mice, the study is an important step forward in informing policymakers, the public, and the research community about societal views on the development of possible new synthetic biology applications in Australia.” What is a gene drive? A gene drive is the mechanism by which a specific genetic trait
can be spread through a pest population’s DNA, so that all future generations are more likely to inherit that particular trait. An example is increasing the likelihood of offspring being a single sex (e.g. males), which would influence a decline in the population of the target species over time. Importantly, each gene drive is species specific and cannot spread to other non target species. No gene drives have been released into the environment yet, with experts estimating the technology is at least a decade away from development in most cases.
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Heart and soul of the nation at risk The iconic outback towns of Australian folklore are at real risk of dying out, according to a peak body. Greg Rogers from NSW Farmers Western Division said the latest Census data revealed small communities in western NSW were shrinking at an alarming rate because
of a perfect storm of population decline and substandard services. “Population decline is a critical issue for the economic stability of these regions – once people move away it is very difficult to bring them back,” Mr Rogers said. “When populations decline essential services
are lost – banks, medical services, schools, retail outlets, and government agency shopfronts close. “The bush is the heart and soul of our nation, but I’m afraid it will die out if we don’t do something to quickly reinvigorate these communities.” The pace of regional investment has not
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kept up with the times despite many innercity workers making a country escape during the pandemic, and Mr Rogers said it was clearly having an effect. “Places like Brewarrina, Walgett, Bourke and Cobar have all shrunk significantly and a loss of residents means critical council
services are reduced, which has a direct impact on the ability to maintain the local roads that are critical for inter- and intra-state freight,” Mr Rogers said. “Farmers out west are expecting to see a third successive year of productive output growth, but this is at
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risk if we can’t attract and retain individuals and families to these areas. Agriculture is a major economic driver for our state, but we are already facing critical workforce shortages – a loss of local amenities makes it even harder to attract and retain critical skilled workers and their families.”
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Recent Cattle Market Reports few less light plain calves penned.
CASINO NRLX Market Report Week Ending Friday 1 July Agents yarded a total of 1,503 head at the Northern Rivers Livestock Exchange regular prime sale on Wednesday 29 June. The yarding consisted of a good supply of young cattle and grown cattle were in fair numbers. Weaners, along with a few additional yearlings, made up the majority of the young cattle. There was more weight in the cattle this week and a
Cow prices saw a drop again this week averaging 278c/kg and reaching a top price of 358c/kg. Heifer prices were also down with lighter stock up to 250kg averaging 512c/kg and topping their category at 634c/ kg. Heavier heifers over 250kg averaged 374c/kg and reached a top of 530c/kg. Bull prices decreased this week with 34 head sold averaging 291c/kg and 645kg. Steers held firm with lighter steers up to 250kg averaging 589c/kg and reaching a top price of 725c/kg. Heavier steers over
250kg averaged 483c/kg and topped their market at 614c/kg. A good number of bullocks sold on the day averaged 345c/kg. Vealer prices were easier again this week with lighter vealer up to 250kg averaging 524c/kg and reaching a top of 678c/kg. Heavier vealer over 250kg averaged 495c/kg with a top price of 750c/kg. T&W McCormack and Ramsey & Bulmer will hold a store sale this Friday 8 July with 1,500 booked. Further bookings are welcome.
Farmers for Climate Action welcome review Farmers for Climate Action has welcomed the Federal Government’s Independent Review of Australian Carbon Credit Units. “Farmers for Climate Action had called for this review, and we’re pleased the Government has taken action,” Farmers for Climate Action CEO Dr Fiona Davis said. “If the carbon market were to crash because the integrity of the credits
was crushed and buyers stopped buying, it would be farmers who would be on the chopping block, not bureaucrats. Farmers carry the risk and they deserve integrity and transparency.“ Dr Davis said. “We’re particularly pleased the Terms of Reference gives the review scope to investigate ‘Any other matters the panel considers relevant to the integrity of ACCUs’.
A genuine review will look at the entire system, including the role of the Clean Energy Regulator in overseeing the integrity of Australia’s carbon credits. “The Terms of Reference appear wellwritten, covering other relevant issues including how the reporting and publication of data could be improved; whether the scheme’s settings ensure good governance,
whether certain methods are authentic and meet integrity standards and the extent to which current projects support environmental and biodiversity outcomes as well as the participation of First Nations people. “Carbon projects can have a very positive impact on agricultural productivity, because planting shelterbelts increases pasture and cattle
growth: animals with access to shade and shelter spend less energy warming and cooling themselves, and a shelterbelt carbon crop can provide steady income even during drought. “We welcome the appointment of former Chief Scientist Professor Ian Chubb as Chair. “Carbon offsets are a huge opportunity for farmers to diversify into
Property of the Week PRODUCTIVE RIVERFRONT FARM - $2,300,000 Situated on the banks of the mighty Clarence River, between the Add a little bit of body text villages of Ulmarra and Cowper, this 50 acre (approx) property comprises some of the most productive riverbank country in our region. With established infrastructure all presenting in very good order - including the renovated homestead, in-ground swimming pool, separate studio/office, carport, substantial lock-up shed with skillions, steel cattle yards, stables, sand arena, right down to the fencing - everything is in tip-top shape. The ridgeline upon which all infrastructure is located is entirely flood-free; and stood up to the test of the recent flood event. There is no need to rush around and move livestock off the property, or lift things in the home or shed. 'Quality' is the word that best describes this property. Phone JoJo Newby of Farrell McCrohon Stock & Station Agents on 0417 690 637 to discuss further.
drought-resistant income whilst increasing farm productivity. It’s also important to remember the main game is to reduce carbon emissions at the source to drive deep emissions reductions this decade and protect our farming families.” Farmers for Climate Action represents 7000 farmers asking for economy wide emissions reduction.
SALE DATES TO REMEMBER Fat Sale - Tuesday 5th July 8am start Fat Sale - Tuesday 12th July 8am start Store Sale - Thursday 21st July - 9am start Fat Sale - Tuesday 26th July 8am start David Farrell: 0437 448 455 Ben Clark: 0477 123 770
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Special permit granted for flood-affected beekeepers Beekeepers in floodaffected areas have been granted special permission for the movement of honeybees and hives as a result of potential flooding as an East Coast low impacts the NSW Government’s response to Varroa mite detections. NSW Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI), Acting Chief Plant Protection Officer, Chris Anderson, said a group permit has been issued today allowing the movement of honeybees and hives to a higher location on the same premises but only if that premises is in a flood watch area. The new group permit comes as Varroa mite has been detected at a further four premises today. “While we are not concerned about Varroa mite spreading through flood waters, the concern
is that the adverse weather will impact our ability to access some locations where hives are if they are in flood-affected areas,” Mr Anderson said. “Field crews will continue surveillance work in safer locations until the threat passes and we will continue to euthanise the hives and secure them so the risk is taken care off. The actual disposal can happen later. “The situation is incredibly difficult as the NSW Government aims to eradicate varroa mite in NSW, while again potentially dealing with devastating floodwaters. ”Flood waters will not create any significant increased risk, however we are permitting beekeepers to move honeybees away from flood waters so as not to put additional stress on emergency resources at this time.”
If the honeybees and hives cannot be relocated to a safe location within the same premises because the entire premises is at risk of flooding, beekeepers who are in affected areas may move their hives to a higher location but only within the emergency zone that they are currently in. A beekeeper in a flood watch area must not
transport honeybees or hives out of or through another emergency zone at any time. After the hives have been moved under this Permit, they cannot be moved back to the original location. Four additional infested premises have been detected at Somersby, Tamago and Mayfield East. All infested premises identified so far are epidemiologically
linked to earlier cases, which has resulted in a slightly enlarged emergency zone. “As the NSW Government is continuing to be assisted by the apiary industry, Local Land Services, NSW Police, Rural Fire Service and the wider community as part of the mammoth effort to arrest the spread of the threat, all people who have acquired honeybees (including queen bees, nucleus hives and hives with honeybees) from within an emergency zone, especially the Newcastle area, are being urged to report them using the form on our website to help ensure business continuity for the bee industry,” Mr Anderson said. “Community reporting will hopefully help us facilitate and free up the movement of honeybees
in the rest of NSW, especially around almond pollination. In addition, eradication and destruction plans continue to be assessed and evolve, to determine the best way to eradicate the mite. Unfortunately, it is necessary to euthanise honeybee colonies in the eradication zones and destroy internal hive equipment such as brood and honey frames. The State Control Centre has completed a risk assessment on options to decontaminate external equipment such as hive boxes, pallets and straps as well as metal ware, so they can be retained by beekeepers. The response plan has been updated so equipment will only be destroyed when a risk assessment deems it necessary.
On demand services go permanent All seven of the NSW Government’s remaining On Demand pilot services in rural and regional NSW will be made permanent from 1 July 2022 providing communities with more transport options. Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Sam Farraway said the announcement was a major win for regional NSW commuters who will have improved connections to transport hubs, shopping centres and other townships. “We have been trialling the On Demand pilots over the past three years
with more than 1.1 million trips taken by customers to date,” Mr Farraway said. “On Demand means people can access public transport close to home to get them to appointments in a more flexible and convenient way, which is important living in regional areas. “The NSW Government is securing a brighter future for NSW families by strengthening public transport services ensuring they’re better and closer to home.” Member for Albury Justin Clancy said he welcomed the news that
the Burrumbuttock and Holbrook On Demand services were here to stay. “The Pilot has been immensely popular in these areas. Since the trial began in 2019, 27,600 trips have been taken by customers,” said Mr Clancy. “Regional Buses do a wonderful job in running the services, connecting Burrumbuttock, Walla Walla and Jindera to Albury, and Holbrook to Albury and Wagga Wagga. “It’s great that the NSW Government is continually exploring new and innovative ways to
provide public transport options that meet the community’s needs in the region.” Regional Buses will be upgrading its fleet later this year and two new buses will replace the existing On Demand vehicles. Seven On Demand services will continue in the following locations: • LiveBetter On Demand, in the Far West (run by LiveBetter Services) - Ivanhoe to Hay and Collarenbri to Narrabri • B-ConX On Demand, in the Northern Rivers (run by Northern Rivers
Buslines) - Alstonville/ Wollongbar and Chilcotts Grass/Goonellabah to Ballina and Lismore • Woopi Connect On Demand, in the northern beaches of Coffs Harbour (run by Forest CDC) Zone 1: Woolgoolga, Safety Beach, Mullaway, and, Zone 2: Arrawarra Headland, Arrawarra, Corindi Beach, Red Rock • Flexibus On Demand, in the Sapphire Coast (run by Sapphire Coast Buslines) Three services: Bega, Merimbula, Pambula, Tura Beach and Eden • Rixons On Demand, in the South Coast to
Canberra (run by Rixons Buses) - Between Milton and Tuross Head to Canberra via Batemans Bay • Regional Buses On Demand, in the Riverina region (run by Regional Buses) - Burrumbuttock, Walla Walla, Jindera to Albury • Regional Buses On Demand, in the Riverina region (run by Regional Buses) - Holbrook to Albury, Holbrook to Wagga Wagga, Henty to Albury
Global markets update ANDREW COX ALMA In March, MLA’s international market leaders were able to come together face-to-face in Australia for the first time in over three years. Key on the agenda was improving consistency and collaboration across our 16 offshore locations, and ultimately for this financial year and beyond we will have only four large, global and scalable
projects across the whole team. These include: market access, including the technical and economic access activities MLA conducts; target, which brings together key account and supply chain targeted activities; Aussie Meat Academy, which brings together MLA’s work completed offshore; and country of origin brand building.
Lambassador program Lambassador is an excellent example of the benefits of taking a global and scalable approach to the way the MLA international team works. Starting in Japan in 2015 and spreading to Korea and South-East Asia, Lambassador was recently launched globally in Melbourne. It was launched with 27 food industry professionals from 10 countries who came together to learn
more about the Australian red meat and livestock industry, share ideas and build their own food knowledge. This scale and MLA’s ability to execute across numerous markets is what attracts investment support from the likes of Global Victoria. The launch in Melbourne is just the beginning, MLA now has a global network of passionate advocates for Australian lamb.
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RAS Foundation backs regional students in their education endeavours Investing in the next generation of bright young minds, the RAS Foundation (RASF) has today announced the recipients of its 2022 RAS Foundation Rural Scholarships. Designed to financially support rural and regional students, studying at university, college or TAFE, the scholarships are aimed at students who are passionate about applying their knowledge and skills within regional communities. Sixty-nine students have been selected for this year’s Scholarship programs, with four representing the Northern Rivers and Mid-north Coast regions. RASF Manager, Cecilia Logan, said the Foundation is proud to support recipients in pursuing their dream careers. “For many regional students, higher education requires them to move away from their homes and families, which can be both emotionally and financially difficult,” Mrs Logan said. “The Rural scholarship program aims to make this transition easier by assisting with accommodation and education related costs and allowing students to concentrate on their studies without additional financial stress.” “This year’s recipients have demonstrated a strong desire to give back to country NSW, and we are delighted to play a role in helping them achieve their goals.” RASF Rural Scholarship recipients will receive financial grants of $6000 for full-time study, or $3000 for part-time study, made possible with the assistance of generous donors. Since 2007, the RAS Foundation (RASF) has invested over $7.1 million into country NSW through its education and community grant programs. Over 700 scholarships have been
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Bachelor of Dental Science I was born in Tamworth and raised on my family’s second generation sheep and cattle property just west of Barraba before moving east of Lismore to a cattle and pecan farm. My rural upbringing has made me determined to play a positive role in providing health services to those living outside of large cities. Studying for my Bachelor of Dental Science at Charles Sturt University I am hopeful my career choice will allow me to play a role in addressing the shortfall in access to and quality of healthcare in rural, regional and remote communities. Scholarship donated by: Mogul Brahman Stud
Bachelor of Education (Secondary) I grew up on the family beef cattle station at Fine Flower and although I am not following the farming path I do want to stay in a regional community. I am in the third year of my Bachelor of Secondary Education, and I am looking forward to playing a role supporting rural and regional youth and ensuring they are not disadvantaged and receive positive opportunities at school. I understand the importance of equality in education and how vital it is that teachers engage with regional and remote students. Scholarship donated by: Susan Maple-Brown
Certificate III in Agriculture Production I’m 18 years old with a passion for agriculture. I went to Bowraville Central School and then decided to make the move to Tocal College to study a Certificate III in Agriculture Production. I fell in love with agriculture due to the school ag farm and after participating in a few cattle shows and seeing what the industry is about I knew I wanted a lifestyle that involves me waking up every day to do the things I love doing such as driving tractors and looking after livestock. Scholarship donated by: The Swane-Paynter Family
Bachelor of Public Policy and Bachelor International Relations I am in my second year of a Bachelor of Public Policy and International Relations at the Australian National University, and I hope to use my degree to advocate for regional Australia. I grew up in Lismore and understand the importance of local people having a direct involvement in the policy decisions which will affect them. Studying this course will teach me how to recognise pertinent issues, effectively engage and consult with regional communities, design efficient solutions and successfully coordinate appropriate organisations to deliver programs. Scholarship donated by: The Snow Foundation
RASF Rural Scholarship program open July 01, 2022. For further information, please visit www.rasf.org.au.
About the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (RAS) Foundation: The RAS Foundation is a charitable foundation that encourages educational opportunities and helps build
provided to students across NSW, including targeted scholarships for careers in both regional journalism and the Australian wine industry. Applications for the 2023
strong and sustainable rural and regional communities through a range of targeted grants and scholarships. Visit www.rasf.org.au for more information.
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Report into social value of saleyards released
The Australian Livestock Markets Association (ALMA) recently released the results of a research project conducted into the social value of saleyards for rural communities. As the national body for saleyard owners and operators in Australia, ALMA commissioned the report to investigate what the saleyards means to local communities, service providers and stakeholders. While significant research has been conducted into the economic value of saleyards, the social side of sale days and saleyard communities has not been previously explored.
Information for the report was collected on six saleyards, with a total of 152 online surveys and 105 interviews conducted across five states to inform the research. Producers, livestock agents, saleyard staff members, transport operators and local or state government representatives were just some of the participants interviewed as part of the project. According to the report, attending the saleyards is a great way to connect socially, as well as keeping up to date with market trends. Many survey participants noted they
felt socially isolated when they couldn’t attend the saleyards due to COVID-19 restrictions, with this potentially having flow-on effects on personal wellbeing. The report said saleyards also provide a local ‘hub’ to deliver a range of services, such as mental health and drought support. Additionally, saleyards are also noticeably dedicated to giving back to the local community, with many examples of fundraisers and donations observed. This research project will be a valuable tool in future government policy and funding direction.
HELP SHAPE HOW FARMERS ACCESS CRUCIAL CLIMATE INFORMATION AND FORECASTS Producers, the farming community, industry and all areas of Government are invited to participate in an online survey to inform future research to continue to provide timely, easily accessible and reliable climate data by the NSW Government. NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) Leader Climate Applications and Digital Agriculture Dr Anthony Clark said the $4.3 million Enhanced Drought Information System (EDIS) upgrade led by DPI will continue to provide farms with world-leading weather and climate data to inform business and farm management
decisions during extreme weather and climatic events. “Our climate can be very unpredictable, having gone from drought to floods in the space of just 12-months alone,” Dr Clark said. “We are asking those across primary industries in NSW to provide input via an online survey on what improvements they’d like to see to our state-wide seasonal conditions monitoring and forecasting services.” Dr Clark said during the last drought, DPI’s EDIS played a key role in providing detailed assessment of seasonal conditions for the State’s $20.9 billion strong
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CUTTING RED TAPE FOR WATER LICENCES Applying for water licences is set to be transformed with the NSW Government allocating $14.8 million in the 2022-23 Budget to modernise and improve water licensing and approvals processes. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said the NSW Government is making life easier for farmers and businesses. “Each year around 10,000 farmers and businesses go through the process of applying for a water licence and the paperwork that comes with it can be time consuming,” Mr Toole said. “This funding will help create a more streamlined
system that will cut red tape, making the process quicker and easier to navigate and cutting down time spent away from the paddock.” Minister for Lands and Water Kevin Anderson said the NSW Government had listened to the concerns of businesses and communities and would now focus on redesigning inefficient processes. “We understand how important water is, particularly to regional communities, and we want to make life easier for people as they conduct business in NSW,” Mr Anderson said. “Farmers want to be out farming, not filling in
primary industries, including an additional 40,000 users sourcing information during the peak of the drought. “We want input from producers, advisors, policy and decision makers and our crossagency colleagues to continue improving this service,” Dr Clark said. The EDIS upgrade aims to improve drought science and data quality at a farm and regional level, including providing early detection and forecasting of climate extremes. Provide your input to the EDIS development survey now via www. dpi.nsw.gov.au/edissurvey, which closes at the end of July, 2022.
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Keys to farming without a farm As first-generation producers Tim and Hannah Eyes can attest, running a successful, vertically integrated beef business can been done without owning a single hectare – but it takes a bit of creativity and communication to make it work. Based on NSW’s Central Coast, Tim and Hannah lease seven properties in the region for their beef business ‘The Food Farm’, producing grass fed and finished Angus beef that is processed nearby and then sold direct to consumers online as well as through farmer’s markets in Sydney and Gosford. According to Tim, the idea for the couple’s ‘farm without a farm’ business model all started when Tim was operating a contracting company in the region. “I used to have a contracting business, managing and consulting for 36 farms, and that’s where I saw there was underutilised land – in our area, we have mass migration out of the city of people who want to
live on the land but don’t need or want to farm it,” Tim said. “With its proximity to Sydney, the highly productive land and the high rainfall of 1.2m/year, the potential was endless to be able to produce for the local market without having to own land. “It’s all about being able to reach scale by leasing land.” Rising to the challenge While invaluable when it comes to scaling the business, relying solely on agistment for the businesses’ livestock does come with its challenges. “With the high turnover of real estate in the area, it can be daunting not having that certainty,” Tim said. “The personal relationship with agistees can be very rewarding but managing that relationship can also be one of the challenging parts of leasing for many producers.” Having agisted land for The Food Farm since 2016, Tim and Hannah have found that being deliberate in their
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“With the high turnover of real estate in the area, it can be daunting not having that certainty.” “It’s all about setting really clear boundaries and expectations,” Tim said. “You also need to constantly revisit the terms to make sure everyone’s happy.” “That way, when there’s a problem, everyone at the table’s prepared for it, rather than it being out of the blue.” Being aware of the temporary nature of agistment and planning accordingly is another crucial step Tim and
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Enhanced trade on the horizon for Australian sheepmeat In May, the Australian sheepmeat industry welcomed the signing of the AustraliaIndia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (AIECTA) by former Australian Trade Minister Dan Tehan and Indian Minister for Commerce and Industry Priyush Goyal. The agreement eliminates the current 30% import tariff levied on Australian sheepmeat on entry into force. Australia has only exported 111 tonnes of sheepmeat to India over the past 5 years, with premium cuts making up the majority of this trade.
“This focus will undoubtedly continue, with Australian sheepmeat helping meet the ongoing import demand in India for quality product servicing 5-star catering and high-end retail segments,” Roger Fletcher, Australian Meat Industry Council Board Director / Fletcher International Exports said. “The agreement fits well with Australia’s diversified portfolio of export markets, whereby our industry carefully matches specific cuts with market segments and cuisines. “The removal of the
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some of the demand in India for high quality sheepmeat” Bonnie Skinner Sheep Producers Australia CEO said. “The Australian lamb industry has a long history of producing safe, quality lamb for customers around the world. Securing this agreement signals a new chapter in our bilateral relations and an opportunity for us to work collaboratively for years to come.” AI-ECTA reflects the commitment by Australia and India to pursuing trade reform. The Australian red meat sector
now looks forward to working with both Governments on not only securing timely entry into force of the deal – but, importantly, seeking additional benefits via completion of the envisaged comprehensive agreement which is currently under negotiation. The industry would like to acknowledge and thank Trade Minister Dan Tehan, Indian Minister for Commerce and Industry Priyush Goyal and their respective negotiating teams for their tireless work in achieving this outcome.
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NEW WATER ALLOCATIONS REFLECT RECORD RAINFALL IN RECENT MONTHS The opening water allocations for NSW licenced water users reflect the significant turnaround from drought conditions to an abundance of water across the state. Director of Water Planning Implementation, Allan Raine, said the start of the new water year saw greatly improved storage levels, with storages almost at maximum capacity across the NSW operated rural dams. “The first allocations for the new water year are exceptional across inland NSW, resulting in greater water security for regional towns and critical needs, as well as improved levels of water availability for general security water users,” Mr Raine said. “Our coastal catchments are mostly fully allocated from the start of the 2022/23 water year. “With continued rainfall and water flowing into catchments, combined with good soil moisture for
winter cropping, water availability across the entire Murray-Darling Basin is fantastic for the start of the 2022/23 water year. “Storage levels for WaterNSW operated dams, excluding the Snowy Hydro, total about 17,300 gigalitres, which is 97 per cent of active storage capacity. This is 35 per cent higher than this time last year. “Many parts of the NSW coast experienced heavy rainfall during the early part of 2022, with some coastal catchments experiencing record flooding in March.” Mr Raine said that west of the range, substantial flows into the Basin and down the Barwon-Darling river system have resulted in large volumes of water arriving at the Menindee Lakes, transforming Far Western NSW. “The Menindee system is currently surcharged to 110 per cent full, holding around 1,900 gigalitres. This is enough to provide over
18 months security of water supply for all high priority needs in the Lower Darling including a full (100 per cent) general security allocation for the 2022/23 water year.” The Bureau of Meteorology has forecast a good chance of exceeding median rainfall conditions in coming months from July through to September. Days are likely to be cooler than average for most of the state during July to September, while nights are likely to be warmer than average across the state during this period. “We will continue to monitor conditions closely so that we can make announcements regarding changes to water availability and outlooks to keep the water users and the community informed,” Mr Raine said. Additional information can be found on the department’s website: www.industry.nsw.gov. au/water
Extreme fire weather days in Australia have doubled
Extreme fire weather days have increased in Australia by 56 per cent over the last four decades, according to new research from an international team of scientists, including CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency. The results show that the fire season length across Australia has increased by 27 additional days over the last 41 years (19792019). CSIRO researcher, Dr Pep Canadell, said an increase in fire weather trends translated to an increase in the number of Australian bushfires. “Australia has always experienced extreme bushfires, but the Black Summer of 2019/2020 highlighted an increasing trend in fire activity,” Dr Canadell said.
“These new findings show that the whole of Australia has seen an increase in extreme fire weather events and extreme fire days over the last four decades.” While the Australian fire season has increased by 20 per cent over the last 40 years, globally, the average increase was found to be 27 per cent. The frequency of days with extreme fire weather globally averaged a 54 per cent increase over the same 40-year period, compared to Australia’s increase of 56 per cent. The length of the fire season increases has been particularly pronounced in western North America, Amazonia and the Mediterranean. “Fire weather has risen significantly in most
regions around the world since the 1980s, primarily due to the impacts of climate change,” Dr Canadell said. “Australia’s highly variable fire weather conditions contribute to annual variability in fire activity, however, we are seeing over time a clear increase in the fire season and fire weather trend. Long-term climate change is driving the increasing trends. Under future climate change scenarios, an increase in global mean temperatures from 1.5C to 4C by 2100 could result in the fire season length extending from 11 to 36 additional days (11% to 37%) compared to current conditions.
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2020 are added. “Forestry Corp is running at a multi-million-dollar loss, subsidised by the tax-payer,” Nature Conservation Council Chief Executive Chris Gambian said. “The public are now also
bearing the brunt of paying fines for the illegal logging they have committed. We cannot continue subsidising the trashing of our public forests. “Forestry Corp is behaving like an outlaw organisation, not a
government agency entrusted with managing 2 million hectares of public forests. The government must establish a comprehensive independent review of Forestry Corporation to ensure it acts lawfully.”
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BUDGET DELIVERS HEALTH BUILDING BOOM FOR RURAL NSW Regional and rural New South Wales will benefit from more than $3.0 billion in health infrastructure spend over the next four years. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said the significant investment in health capital works in the 2022-23 NSW Budget would deliver better health facilities for patients and their families, more jobs, and improved working environments for doctors, nurses and support staff. “This investment will ensure more of our regional communities in New South Wales can be cared for closer to home in new and upgraded health facilities, a win-win for patients and our highly valued health staff,” Mr Toole said. “Importantly, at least 90 of the more than 130 health capital works projects under way in New South Wales are in rural and regional area. This record funding will mean we can turn the shovel on even more new works in coming months.” The 2022-23 NSW Budget includes funding for two new major redevelopments at Grafton Base Hospital and Bathurst Hospital. This funding is in addition to other major works announced previously as part of the $500 million investment into regional health services including
redevelopments or upgrades in Cessnock, Temora, Albury, Finley, Maitland, Batemans Bay, Forster-Tuncurry and Broken Hill. Regional Health Minister Bronnie Taylor said the NSW Government was committed to ensuring the millions of patients cared for in hospitals and communities each year would have the best experience possible. “Whether you’re in up in the Tweed or down in Eurobodalla, in Finley or in Grafton, at Wentworth or Goulburn, the NSW Government is building better health services for your community,” Mrs Taylor said. The 2022-23 NSW Budget will continue major capital investment in regional and rural areas including: • Additional funding of $60 million for clinical service enhancement at the new Eurobodalla Regional Hospital, bringing the total investment to $260 million • Additional funding of $40 million for Cowra Hospital, bringing the total investment to $110.2 million • Additional funding of $30 million for Glen Innes Hospital, bringing the total investment to $50 million • $282.4 million in 2022-23 to continue the record health infrastructure investment in Coffs Harbour, Cooma, Deniliquin,
Dubbo, Goulburn, Griffith, Gunnedah, John Hunter, Leeton, Lismore, Manning, Moree, Muswellbrook, Shoalhaven, Tumut, Wagga Wagga, Wentworth, and Wyong hospitals • $299.4 million to continue building and finalising new hospitals at Maitland, Shellharbour and Tweed • $3.6 million towards the ongoing delivery of the $296.5 million Multipurpose Services (MPS) Program to provide a range of health and aged-care services for communities in small and remote rural areas • $68.1 million in 2021-22 to continue the $232.1 million Rural Ambulance Infrastructure Reconfiguration Program (Stages 1 and 2) • The continued delivery of six hospital car parks at Dubbo, Maitland, Port Macquarie, Shellharbour, Tweed and Wagga Wagga hospitals NSW Health is also investing $75.3 million to deliver modern, sustainable accommodation for health workers close to health facilities in the Hunter New England, Western NSW, Murrumbidgee, Southern NSW and Far West Local Health Districts.
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Wakefield sires are helping clients top weaner sales, meet the feedlot/ Jap ox market, and breed hardy, functional, fertile females. The Wollomombi stud is currently running about 150 registered Angus cows and 300 registered Charolais cows. Greg and Jenny Frizell have built the herd with large-scale artificial insemination and Embryo Transfer programs. This year’s sale includes 50 Charolais and 30 Angus bulls, which is an increase on previous sale numbers offered. The vendors are proud of the quality of this year’s line-up and expect the extra numbers on offer will allow good competition without breaking the bank. This year’s sale will feature 10 high quality registered Charolais females with show potential heifers included. Among the Charolais genetics in Wakefield’s August 12 sale are homebred sires Wakefield Lorax L982E, Wakefield Masquerade M152E, and calving ease Charolais bull Wakefield Noble N511E. AI sires include Venturon Maximum Impact and Canadian sire Elder’s Blackjack, who won the Charolais bull Champion of the World competition
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and Jap ox markets. “The Wakefield herd has been recording calf birth weights for a long time and a lot of herds on the coast are using higher calving ease Wakefield Charolais bulls on Brahman infused heifers very successfully producing a better quality first calf, simplifying their breeding programs and producing larger runs of “same type” weaners.” Mr Frizell said. The Wakefield herd prides itself on their cow lines in both the Charolais and Angus so clients can select the next generation of females with confidence if it suits their breeding program. The bulls are vaccinated with 8 in 1, Leptoshield, Vibrio, Pestigard, BEF and are tested negative for Pesti virus. They are semen tested and we guarantee them to be in working order. We’d like to invite people to inspect our sale bulls by appointment prior to the sale and help them with their choice. The sale will be on farm at Wakefield at 1pm and online with Elite Livestock Auctions. There is a complimentary lunch and don’t forget to ask us about our freight arrangement.
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PROFILE: TYCOLAH Tycolah Taree, pictured, is typical of the type we breed at Tycolah. Tycolah Taree was Junior Champion at Sydney Royal this year this year. His Sire Tycolah Queescliff N029 was Senior and Grand Champion bull at the Sydney Royal in 2019 and went on to represent Australia in PJ Budler’s Hereford Champion of the World where he won a Bronze medallion. Tycolah Taree is one of ten sons of Queenscliff in this year’s Tycolah 21st Annual Sale. There will be 40 bulls (25 rising two olds and 15 yearlings 15-17months of ageI in this years sale plus 11 unjoined select yearling heifers. Included in the heifers are two outstanding show heifers. The top heifer Tycolah Pacette being by Queenscliff who teamed up with Tycolah Taree
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