Rural

Numbers varied, high attendance at Saleyards

Commentary by MLACOWRANumbers drifted lower and quality was more varied than previous sales along with not as much weight offered on the heavy lambs. There were mainly trade and heavy weights penned along with 250 new season lambs. All the buyers...

Dan Ryan >

16 hours ago

Rural

Securing your future: Call for water users to fight for fair policy

With pressures mounting on water users in NSW, Lachlan Valley Water Inc (LVW) is urging water users across the Lachlan Valley to renew their memberships - or join for the first time - as the organisation continues its critical work protecting the...

Cowra Guardian >

16 hours ago

Rural

200 Farms and Counting: Rural Aid Marks Major Recovery Milestone

Rural Aid has proudly reached a major milestone this month, with its 200th farm receiving vital support as part of the charity’s Farm Recovery Event currently underway in Coraki, in the New South Wales Northern Rivers. The event, running through...

Dan Ryan >

16 hours ago

Rural

200 Farms and Counting: Rural Aid Marks Major Recovery Milestone

Dan Ryan >

16 hours ago

Rural

NSW Farmers: Biosecurity trumps all on beef imports

NSW Farmers have backed calls for an independent scientific panel to review federal authorities’ decision to lift biosecurity restrictions on US beef imports into Australia. NSW Farmers’ President Xavier Martin said there was no room for error...

Dan Ryan >

03 Aug 2025

Rural

Canowindra to host Yard Dog Championships

Working dogs and their handlers from around NSW and Victoria will be travelling to town this weekend for the Canowindra Yard Dog Championships - with State titles on offer at this event for the first time. As of Thursday, 10 July, there were 70 dogs...

Brendan McCool >

27 Jul 2025

Rural

Limited supply pushes prices at Cowra sheep yards

Commentary by MLA Market reporter, Angus WilliamsNumbers were back by 1870 for a yarding of 2680 lambs. Quality was good, with mostly trade and heavy lambs in condition penned. All the regular buyers were operating and the market sold dearer...

Contributed Article >

27 Jul 2025

Rural

Wet weather doesn’t dampen cattle market at Carcoar

Commentary by Meat and Livestock AustraliaIn cold and drizzly conditions numbers dropped to 3500 head. The quality was good for this time of year and mostly weaners were supplied along with a limited supply of yearling with most just over 12 months...

Contributed Article >

27 Jul 2025

Rural

Cowra Hosts Dorset Championships

Cowra has played host of the 39th NSW Dorset Championships held on Friday 20th and Saturday 21st June at Cowra Showgrounds. Both sheep and handlers alike braved cooler conditions to witness some of the best breeding and quality our regional...

Dan Ryan >

20 Jul 2025

Rural

Wet weather doesn’t dampen cattle market at Carcoar

Contributed Article >

27 Jul 2025

Rural

Cowra Hosts Dorset Championships

Dan Ryan >

20 Jul 2025

Rural

Young AgTech stars visit Ag Institute

Cowra students visit DPIRD site

Mid West Media >

29 May 2025

Rural

Australian beef production volumes balanced with global demand

Near-record Australian beef production volumes balanced with improving global demand

Dan Ryan >

29 May 2025

Rural

Young AgTech stars visit Ag Institute

In a major step toward building a future-ready workforce in agriculture, on Friday 16 May, 80 students from six local schools have attended the Cowra Agricultural Institute for an engaging AgTech Immersion Day. The event, delivered through...

Mid West Media >

29 Jun 2025

Rural

Australian beef production volumes balanced with global demand

By RabobankAustralian beef production in 2025 is expected to come close to equalling production records set in 2024, Rabobank says in its newly-released Australian Beef Seasonal Outlook 2025. The annual report, by the agribusiness banking...

Dan Ryan >

29 Jun 2025

Rural

Moove over, virtual fencing is coming

The state government has announced virtual stock fencing will be legalised across the state providing landholders with a new effective way of controlling cattle. The NSW Member of Parliament for Orange, Phil Donato, has been championing the benefits...

Dan Ryan >

15 Jun 2025

Rural

Farmers front renewables inquiry

Energy developers must fairly engage with the community and properly address the impacts of renewable projects on regions, NSW Farmers has told a state inquiry. Last Tuesday, the state’s peak farm body appeared at a NSW Government inquiry into...

Dan Ryan >

01 Jun 2025

Rural

Moove over, virtual fencing is coming

Dan Ryan >

01 Jun 2025

Rural

Time to turn up on drought

Farm leaders are calling on the state and federal governments to step up on drought support as conditions continue to deteriorate for many farming families in NSW. NSW Farmers President Xavier Martin said latest government figures indicated 18 per...

Dan Ryan >

01 Jun 2025

Rural

Final weaner sales at Carcoar sees strong competition

MLA Sales report

Dan Ryan >

14 Apr 2025

Rural

Cowra saleyards see numbers ease

MLA Report for 2.4.25

Dan Ryan >

14 Apr 2025

Rural

Royal Honours for Region

Region reigns supreme at Sydney Royal Easter Show

Dan Ryan >

14 Apr 2025

Rural

Carcoar Sales Report: Weaner sales see independent agents shine

Dan Ryan >

07 Apr 2025

Rural

Numbers up at sheep sales

Cowra saleyards report, 2 April

Dan Ryan >

07 Apr 2025

Rural

Cowra Local Livestock Update

Local land services warn of Japanese Encephalitis

Dan Ryan >

31 Mar 2025

Rural

Saleyards: quality mixed as dry conditions set in

Cowra Saleyards report, ML

Dan Ryan >

24 Mar 2025

Rural

Farmers Still Facing Harsh Conditions

While many Australians are taking a well-deserved Easter break, some farmers in rural areas continue to face some of the country’s toughest conditions. From flooding in Western Queensland to ongoing dry spells across South Australia and South West...

Dan Ryan >

27 Apr 2025