Melinda Pavey's decision to enforce the pumping embargo with no concessions would have let more water downstream, hence the irony in the Greens' position.

The value of water security for production and the environment is immense, meaning live monitoring and metering of all take is critical.

Rarely do the stars align where the federal government could inject a major stimulus for the bush with hearty support from metropolitan Australians.

FORTY Merino enthusiasts at the 27th Ted Little Memorial Trundle Merino Ewe Field Day last Thursday heard livestock husbandry tips and crop alternatives for this year, plus insights to three of the region's top Merino flocks.

Robbie Sefton says the success of prominent figures from the bush prove you can become anything you want, by working hard and backing your talents.

Young farmers across the state were inspired by tours, connected with friends, had our thoughts challenged and moved to the beat of motivational speakers.

Dorothea Mackellar had it pretty right when she wrote, in My Country, about 'droughts and flooding rains'.

Are utility wooden poles robust enough to cope with bushfires?

More than 220 young farmers were invigorated at the inaugural Young Farmers Business Program Conference in Dubbo last week.

Never before have we seen conditions like these.