Local News
21 Jul 10 | The best seasonal conditions in NSW for many years look set to create some unique challenges for NSW sheep producers this lambing season.
21 Jul 10 | Excellent entries have been received for the Dogpro Plus Sheepdog Trials commencing August 5 at the Nyngan Showground.
21 Jul 10 | Join in the fun from 9am on Saturday August 7 at the Nyngan Showground for the 2010 Country Energy Nyngan Ag Expo. With more than 210 exhibitors including agriculture, livestock and machinery to camping, colleges, craft, solar systems, vehicle displays, wineries, and more!
01 Jul 10 | Each July during the annual landholders fox baiting programs the Central West Livestock Health and Pest Authority runs a competition to promote the benefits of pest management of foxes.
01 Jul 10 | Growers of summer grains and oilseeds are producing the right product at the right time to cash in on market opportunities, according to leading demographer Bernard Salt.
23 Jun 10 | Landmark Nyngan has put its support behind the local community by supporting the Nyngan High School cattle team.
17 Jun 10 | It’s coming...Nyngan Ag Expo!
02 Jun 10 | Imagine if four in five school children had nits at any given time, the eradication would be costly and the parents would have to work together to manage the problem.
28 Apr 10 | Once again the cattle section at the Nyngan Show will be a hive of activity, with a total of 22 classes scheduled.
22 Apr 10 | Haddon Rig stud had an outstanding result with their merinos at this year’s Royal Easter Show.
22 Apr 10 | The Speed Shear competition at the 2010 show will be one of the main attractions again this year. With over $4000.00 in trophies and prize money, it is sure to attract stiff competition.
15 Apr 10 | This year’s NSW Farmers’ Association AGM will be taking place at the Nyngan Show. The meeting will commence shortly after the Grand Parade and official opening at 2pm on Monday May 3.
07 Apr 10 | The NSW Farmers’ Association is calling for all NSW grain growers to provide their own submission to the Productivity Commission, following the release of its draft report into Wheat Export Marketing.
18 Mar 10 | The world’s finest bale of merino wool, measuring an amazing 11.4 microns and of superior quality, has been produced by ultrafine wool producers Robert, Pamela and Bradley Sandlant of Pyrenees Park in Victoria. The wool is of outstanding fineness, appearance, soft handle and exceptional style.
18 Mar 10 | The State’s Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr Bruce Christie, has warned farmers to be on the lookout for three-day sickness (Bovine Ephemeral Fever) in cattle, which is appearing in parts of NSW not usually affected.
10 Mar 10 | After a modestly firmer market in all selling centres on Wednesday, the market retreated during Thursday’s sales.
10 Feb 10 | The NSW Farmers’ Association strongly welcomes the announcement of a Senate Inquiry into land clearing and environmental laws and their effects on farmers and landholders.
04 Feb 10 | Increasing property prices are causing more farmers to consider leasing land, rather than buying. However there is often confusion about what is an acceptable lease rate and which party covers the various costs.