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A quiet revolution is brewing in the world of food, and it's not happening in the paddocks – it's in the pharmacies.
New weight-loss drugs, like the much-talked-about Ozempic, are not only helping individuals shed pounds but are also prompting experts to consider a seismic shift in our food systems, potentially even more significant than the impacts of climate change.
The Australian Government has released figures pertaining to more than $89 million water purchasing contracts for the period March 1 to April 14. Total purchases over the past six week total $210 million.
District water holders have taken advantage of the government buyback scheme, with local agricultural businesses Hazeldean, Budgewah Pastoral Co and M and T Mirabelli listed on the Austender CW website.
Highly respected rural education program Hay Inc has welcomed its latest cohort of students, in its 11th year.
The program teaches young people hand-on skills, from local industry experts and has grown to include an alumni group.
Read about the programs success, by Hay Inc’s own Sandra Ireson.
Hay Grains storage facility in east Hay has changed hands, after JEK Rural Investments purchased the depot.
Deniliquin-based Paul and Jenny Fellows have owned the business for the past seven years and say they have enjoyed their time as part of the business community.
“Jenny and I have enjoyed our time with Hay Grains and the relationships we’ve made and loyalty we have seen from customers,” Paul Fellows told The Riverine Grazier.
Australian Food & Fibre’s tertiary scholarship has awarded, as new grower rep joins the Hay Gin team.
“It’s good to be back,” agronomist Heidi Stephens said.
The top-down approach to NSW feral pig management needs to be reversed if there is to be any hope of real progress in managing NSW worst agricultural pest, according to the Australian Pig Doggers and Hunters Association (APDHA).
Read the results on the 2024 Great Australian Pig Hunt survey.
Investigations into allegations of the removal of Aboriginal scarred trees on Gundaline Station have ended.
Compliance officer Wendy Illingworth has confirmed investigations into management outfit Customised Farm Management and timber cutter Michael Strange have concluded.
“An investigation was commenced in September 2024 and is now concluded.”
AFA’s $780 million deal to Agriculture and Natural Solutions Acquisition Corporation has received FIRB approval.
The sale consists of three major freehold title land aggregations within the Deniliquin, Hay and Coonamble districts including Boonoke, Burrabogie, Wanganella and Wingadee stations.
“Everyone passed with high distinction and I am very proud of their achievements.”
Wool handling champion Kayla Garner praised the largest wool classing cohort, who recently graduated with high distinctions at Hay TAFE.
Murrumbidgee Council has released a report following investigations into an alleged fuel spill at Gundaline Station, east of Hay.