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NSW electoral boundary shake-up
THE seat of Murrumbidgee has been dumped in proposed boundaries for the next State election.
Stating the origin
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Ending native veg 'nonsense'
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NSW Boarding School Expo

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Future Farmers Network

Dapper Dan works his charm
Posted: 13 Jun 13 | FUTURE Farmers Network (FFN) director, Dan Korff, is currently representing the hard working bachelors of the Australian bush at the NZ Fieldays 2013 Rural Bachelor of the year competition. | CommentsComments (0)
Farmer wants a win
Posted: 31 May 13 | FORGET the Bledisloe Cup: Australian rural bachelors are being challenged by their Kiwi cousins. | CommentsComments (0)
Posted: 21 May 13 | ONE member of the FFN will be fortunate enough to take up a scholarship on the Australian Rural Leadership Program (ARLP) – valued at over $55,000. | CommentsComments (0)
Young ag leaders head to Canada
Posted: 15 Mar 13 | CORBIN Schuster and Rachael Rodney were announced winners of the Global Youth Ag Summit essay competition at the Future Farmers Network’s (FFN) Youth Agricultural Central event in Canberra in February. | CommentsComments (0)
Posted: 18 Feb 13 | MORE than 26 rural regional and state-based youth groups will descend on Canberra to participate in the only national gathering of youth networks in Australia. | CommentsComments (1)
Posted: 25 Jan 13 | FFN members are eligible to apply for an up to $500 bursary to attend any training or conference event including the cost of travel. | CommentsComments (0)
Posted: 25 Jan 13 | THERE are only seven days left to apply for the Global Youth Ag Summit – Canada 2013. | CommentsComments (0)
Posted: 29 Jun 12 | THE Future Farmers Network (FFN) is preparing to host two Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Wool Clip events in Horsham, Victoria and Naracoorte, South Australia in the coming months. | CommentsComments (0)
Landmark supports young farmers in historic partnership
Posted: 29 May 12 | Leading agribusiness company Landmark is embarking on its single biggest corporate partnership through a major investment in the national, not-for-profit organisation, Future Farmers Network (FFN). | CommentsComments (0)
Posted: 28 Oct 11 | FACING future challenges and being able to embrace future opportunities is one of the key success factors for any young farmer. | CommentsComments (0)
Turning point for NSW
Posted: 04 Mar 11 | With a State Election fast approaching for NSW, we often begin to raise our eyebrows and open our ears as to what promises our fearless leaders can provide for the development of our state resources. | CommentsComments (0)
Focus on communication in 2011
Posted: 11 Feb 11 | AS WE enter 2011, technical innovation, national collaboration and enhanced value offerings will be the Future Farmers Network’s (FFN) key focus areas. | CommentsComments (0)

Cropping

A NEW mungbean variety bred by Queensland’s Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) will be planted commercially this year after its official launch last night at the Australian Summer Grains Conference on the Gold Coast.
A NEW mungbean variety bred by Queensland’s Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) will...
THE Supreme Court has refused to grant an injunction preventing Kojonup farmer Mike Baxter from planting genetically modified (GM) canola.
THE Supreme Court has refused to grant an injunction preventing Kojonup farmer Mike Baxter from planting...
WHILE this season’s canola crop certainly won’t be as strong as last year’s record breaker, the oilseed will still be a valuable crop in any farmer’s rotation, according to Australian Oilseeds Federation executive director Nick Goddard.
WHILE this season’s canola crop certainly won’t be as strong as last year’s record breaker, the oilseed...

Machinery

SINCE its launch at Farmfest at Toowoomba two weeks ago, Fairfax Agricultural Media’s AgTrader website, AgTrader.com.au has taken off with more than 2000 items listed for sale.
SINCE its launch at Farmfest at Toowoomba two weeks ago, Fairfax Agricultural Media’s AgTrader website,...
AUSTRALIAN-MADE Davey fire fighting pumps have not only been a big hit on the domestic market but are now sold into every continent around the world.
AUSTRALIAN-MADE Davey fire fighting pumps have not only been a big hit on the domestic market but are now...

Wool

BEACON sheep producer and stud breeder David Dunne, Parakeelya stud, picked the right time to sell his wool, with firmer pricers at last week's Fremantle wool sale.
BEACON sheep producer and stud breeder David Dunne, Parakeelya stud, picked the right time to sell his...
FATHER and son duo Peter and Brett Meyer, Brinkworth, SA, took out the supreme exhibit at the 62nd Hay Merino Sheep Show for the second year running, this time with Poll Merino ram Mulloorie Charlie.
FATHER and son duo Peter and Brett Meyer, Brinkworth, SA, took out the supreme exhibit at the 62nd Hay...light grey video

Livestock

WHEN the opening bid for Moombi Ooktali G34 of $15,000 rang out at the 54th Dectomax National Shorthorn Sale at Dubbo last week, punters ringside sat up and took notice.
WHEN the opening bid for Moombi Ooktali G34 of $15,000 rang out at the 54th Dectomax National Shorthorn...
THOUSANDS of cattle once excluded from MSA grading due to obstacles posed by distance from the point of slaughter will now be eligible for the program, beef producers and processors in Brisbane have heard.
THOUSANDS of cattle once excluded from MSA grading due to obstacles posed by distance from the point of...
REVISED national Ovine Johne's Disease (OJD) management restrictions - effective July 1 - are set to reduce infection risks for South Australian sheep, according to Biosecurity SA chief veterinary officer Dr Rob Rahaley.
REVISED national Ovine Johne's Disease (OJD) management restrictions - effective July 1 - are set to...
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Agribusiness

AT least six parties are expected to lob a final offer for Glencore's Australian malt business by the end of July.
AT least six parties are expected to lob a final offer for Glencore's Australian malt business by the end...
COLES is facing a 20 per cent increase in the price it pays dairy processors for ­private label milk following a spike in global prices.
COLES is facing a 20 per cent increase in the price it pays dairy processors for ­private label milk...

Horticulture

The Avolution, a new avocado marketing company, is bringing together producers from around the country to ensure Aussie families have access to locally grown fruit 
all year round.
The Avolution, a new avocado marketing company, is bringing together producers from around the country to...
A GROWER, exporter and researcher are among the five new members appointed to Horticulture Australia’s revamped Avocado Industry Advisory Committee (IAC).
A GROWER, exporter and researcher are among the five new members appointed to Horticulture Australia’s...
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