THE state’s peak farming body, NSW Farmers, will lobby the state government to remove support for the proposed Narrabri gas project and its associated pipelines. A motion was tabled at last week’s conference by the Tambar Springs/Gunnedah branch. Santos is seeking to develop up to 850 coal seam gas wells in the Pilliga in what has been previously described as a $3.6bn project. The push against coal seam gas will also call on the government to not renew petroleum exploration licences 1 and 12 located on the Liverpool Plains. NSW Premier Chris Minns has voiced his support for the development […]

THE North West region can proudly boast of strong representation on NSW Farmers, with the new president again hailing from the region. Rebecca Reardon, of Moree, was elected to the position unopposed at the farming body’s annual conference held in Sydney last week. Ms Reardon took the reins of the organisation from outgoing president Xavier Martin, of Mullaley, following his successful four-year term. NSW Farmers thanked Mr Martin for his contribution over the past 30 years. A mixed farmer, Ms Reardon brings extensive experience across agriculture and agribusiness, having held leadership and directorship roles in the ag sector for more […]