NEWS + STORIES
Farmers, agribusinesses, stakeholders and rural communities have the chance to weigh in on the role of the Future Drought Fund (FDF) Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hubs.
Fit Farmers takes place on RU OK day each year to highlight the importance of farmers taking some time to check in on their physical, financial and emotional health.
In this video, Richard and Prue Post discuss their farming operations at Outer Bald Blair, located east of Guyra NSW. - their focus has been improving pasture management, especially after the 2019 drought.
Expressions of Interest are now open for businesses and suppliers of ag-tech to take part in Round 2 of the Albanese Government’s On Farm Connectivity Program (OFCP).
Drought Resilient Pasture Landscapes ( School of Environmental and Rural Science, University of New England) have released the second case study about landholder experiences with the DRPL project, using Ag360.
Residents and landholders are reminded of the requirement to notify fire agencies before lighting hazard reductions and pile burns.
Several changes will be made to the LPA program rules effective 1 September 2024. This includes a change in the renewal period for accreditation, as well as the introduction of a self-assessment tool for accreditation.
GLENRAC hosted a highly impactful Men’s Night Out: Supporting Our Mates - bringing together over 184 community members to address mental health challenges and support rural men.
Developing on-farm water management strategies for the benefit of livestock health and natural capital is the goal of the final in a series of stock water events hosted by GLENRAC, near Glen Innes.
GLENRAC is prioritising “Strong People for a Strong Community” in hosting a Men’s Night Out: Supporting our Mates to let men and their partners know they are not alone.
The AdaptNSW website has been produced by the NSW Government to inform and empower communities, businesses, households and government to adapt to climate change.
The Glen Innes Local Aboriginal Land Council have created a week-long celebration of the 2024 theme: "Keep the fire burning! Blak, loud and proud.”
From Monday 8 July to Friday 12 July 2024, Ngarabul Country is celebrating NAIDOC Week 2024 with workshops and activities every day!
A new online database has been launched to assist Australian agricultural stakeholders, including farmers and agribusiness operators, in identifying sustainability and environmental, social and governance (ESG) regulations relevant to their business.
40 people from the Glen Innes catchment attended the evening. to hear stories of local young farmers who have made their start.
We were especially pleased to recently donate a history of the NSW Rural Women's Gatherings from 1993 to 2023, encompassing 30 years of celebrations in the regions, featuring GLENRAC in 2015 and 2022.
The University of New England (UNE) is doing its bit to help Australia reach its net zero emissions target through equipping the New England region’s farmers with the skills needed to adopt sustainable practices.
GLENRAC will host 35th-year anniversary events later in the year in the warmer months to celebrate this milestone.
The Australian Government’s 2024-25 Budget committed $519.1 million from the FDF to boost drought readiness.
Deputy Secretary of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Policy Matt Lowe said the FDF funding will continue to build knowledge, skills and capability in the sector. It will also focus on partnering with regions and communities, including first nations people, for local solutions to drought risks
NSW is currently transitioning to mandatory individual electronic identification for sheep and goats.
GLENRAC’s series of five workshops during April and May 2024, is pleased to offer our community members the opportunity to improve their emergency preparedness. Landcare NSW’s People Led Prevention project empowers communities across regional NSW in developing disaster resilience and preparedness skills. The Disaster Risk Reduction Fund is jointly funded by the Australian and NSW Governments.
The NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) is advising landowners that the Bush Fire Danger Period within the Northern Tablelands area will cease on 1st April 2024. This means that from the 1st April fire permits will no longer be required for burning in the open on rural properties located within Glen Innes, Inverell and Tenterfield Local Government Areas.
As managing the effects of climate variability continues to be a growing concern for producers across the NSW Northern Tablelands, University of New England (UNE) researchers are stressing the importance of healthy waterways when trying to achieve a resilient and productive grazing system.
The NSW Government has today reached another milestone in its election commitment to double the funding for Landcare in NSW, with an investment of $8.2 million being delivered.
Landholders at Ben Lomond tackled on-farm waterway health and improving stock water systems, at a GLENRAC workshop on February 13.
The NSW Government has reached a major milestone on an election commitment, allocating funding for 83 full-time equivalent local and regional Landcare coordinators and support staff through its $59 million NSW Landcare Enabling Program 2023-2027.
GLENRAC is supporting our local community by providing an opportunity for donations to be collected in memory of Kayne Wells.
Landholders are invited to provide feedback to NSW DPI to enhance their seasonal conditions monitoring and forecasting services.
Your feedback is part of a continual process of gaining insights into the services and is part of a broader engagement process including interviews and focus group workshops.