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The top-down approach to NSW feral pig management needs to be reversed if there is to be any hope of real progress in managing NSW worst agricultural pest, according to the Australian Pig Doggers and Hunters Association (APDHA).
Read the results on the 2024 Great Australian Pig Hunt survey.
Investigations into allegations of the removal of Aboriginal scarred trees on Gundaline Station have ended.
Compliance officer Wendy Illingworth has confirmed investigations into management outfit Customised Farm Management and timber cutter Michael Strange have concluded.
“An investigation was commenced in September 2024 and is now concluded.”
AFA’s $780 million deal to Agriculture and Natural Solutions Acquisition Corporation has received FIRB approval.
The sale consists of three major freehold title land aggregations within the Deniliquin, Hay and Coonamble districts including Boonoke, Burrabogie, Wanganella and Wingadee stations.
“Everyone passed with high distinction and I am very proud of their achievements.”
Wool handling champion Kayla Garner praised the largest wool classing cohort, who recently graduated with high distinctions at Hay TAFE.
Murrumbidgee Council has released a report following investigations into an alleged fuel spill at Gundaline Station, east of Hay.
A historic moment at Alma’s selection day: (from left) classer Andrew Rutherford joined three generations of the McKeon family - Bob McKeon, son Mark McKeon, and grandsons Jack and Patrick Ward. Image: supplied.
The 2024 ginning season came to an end last week at the Australian Food and Fibre (AFF) gin south of Hay.
The ginning season ran for five months and processed 45,000 round modules into 199,000 finished bales, making 2024 one of the Hay gin’s biggest runs.
Woodpark Poll Merinos enjoyed a full clearance at their annual ram sale on September 23.
The top price of $15,550 for Woodpark Poll 23-404, was paid by Grassy Creek Merinos, Reids Flat.
All 150 rams on offer sold to an average of $3,110.
Wrap up of the 2024 Ram sales at Boonoke, Wanganella and Avenel.
Read more here.
Hay's annual spring sheep sale saw Yarto again reached top prices for their Merinos.
Read the full sale results here.