Women in Agriculture: Leading Safer Futures is a series of regionally delivered workshops designed to support women working in agriculture to lead safer outcomes on farm. The workshops provide practical education on high-risk hazards, mental health and wellbeing, and innovation and technology that improve safety in agricultural workplaces. The sessions are suitable for women…
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Enhanced eye in the sky gives western landholders better information
Advances in drone technology offer livestock producers and landholders more significant data on pastures, water and land management and, importantly, a better idea of the burden feral animals impose on their properties. One of the presenters at the recent MerinoLink seminar at Bathurst, Ben Watts, Bralca, Molong demonstrated his cutting-edge drone, the Griffin Pro, manufactured…
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Getting strategic with pest animal control
Pest animals in Australia cost communities and primary producers billions each year and it can often feel like it is running away on us (literally)! The Centre for Invasive Species Solutions estimates Feral Deer[1] and Feral Pigs[2] cost us $91 Million and $50 Billion respectively. There is certainly government focus in this space with the…
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Celebrating National Ag Day
15th November 2024 Celebrating National Ag Day is an important way to spotlight the essential role agriculture plays in our lives and to strengthen the connections between rural and urban communities. Central West Young Aggies catch up at The Commercial Hotel in Dubbo on the 15th of November at 4:30pm. There are a range of…
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School students approach finish line of wether challenge
More than 700 high school students are preparing for the final judging of the NSW School Merino Wether Challenge. Judging for NSW School Merino Wether Challenge to take place in Dubbo from Tuesday 27 to Wednesday 28 August More than 700 high school students from 70 schools across the state will present months of hard…
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Hydrogen haulage – the future
Hydrogen fuel cell haulage vehicles offer a range of efficiency benefits over traditional diesel-powered trucks, presenting a transformative opportunity for the logistics and transportation industry. As the demand for sustainable transportation solutions grows, hydrogen fuel cell technology stands out for its potential to enhance operational efficiency while significantly reducing environmental impact. One of the primary…
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