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Flood Update for NSW and Qld
Wednesday, 01 February 2012
The Land WILLEMIEN PHELAN, WEATHERZONE HEAVY rain is causing widespread flooding in QLD and northern NSW and there is more... Read more...

Food Zones in Danger
Tuesday, 31 January 2012
The Land BEN CUBBY AND SEAN NICHOLLS, SMH A KEY election pledge by the state government to fence prime farmland off from... Read more...

Water Sharing Plan for the Murray Area Unregulated and Alluvial Water Sources Commences
Tuesday, 31 January 2012
The Hon Katrina Hodgkinson MP Minister for Primary Industries Minister for Small Business MEDIA RELEASE Monday, 30 January 2012 Minister for Primary... Read more...

Giving Weeds a Nuke
Tuesday, 31 January 2012
The Land GREGOR HEARD Stock and Land EXCITING new research has found a way of non-chemical control for problem... Read more...

Short-term Closures to Protect Fish Following Floods
Tuesday, 31 January 2012
NSW Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI) has declared short-term fishing closures for ocean waters off seven north coast rivers to protect fish... Read more...

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2012 Year of the Farmer

DAFF has welcomed 2012 — the Australian Year of the Farmer — as an opportunity for all Australians to celebrate the significant contribution our farmers make to the country. Australian farmers and their industries do the hard work involved in producing, processing, handling and selling produce from 136,000 farms across the country, which generate more than $405 billion each year. For more information, view the Minister’s media release: ‘Celebrating Australian farmers in 2012’.

Natural Disaster

31st January 2012 Following recent flooding, Natural Disaster Declarations now apply to the Bellingen, Byron, Clarence Valley, Coffs Harbour, Kyogle, Lismore, Richmond Valley and Tweed Shire areas.

A number of suppportive schemes are now available to assist residents, business owners and farmers with the cost of restoration and recovery. CLICK HERE to download information about assistance available.

Further information or assistance with applications can be obtained by phoning the local RFCSNSW Offices.

Conservation Scheme

An initiative that promotes improved land management practices in NSW. [Read More]

Enterprise Action

What is the Enterprise Action Plan?

The Enterprise Action Plan (EAP) is a planning tool which may assist primary production enterprises. It is available to Rural Financial Counselling Service clients and delivered by skilled rural financial counsellors. ....Read More

What Rural Women Want

The Foundation for Australian Agricultural Women want to hear from rural women to find out what your top three challenges being a rural woman are?

Visit FAAW's facebook page share your views.