The Australian Electoral Commission says the formal declaration of the Farrer by-election result is unlikely to occur until late May, with early counting indicating One Nation candidate David Farley has secured the seat.

New South Wales farmers are calling for urgent reforms to local government funding, warning deteriorating rural roads are placing pressure on regional communities and farm businesses.

NSW Farmers is calling on the Federal Government to provide answers following changes to the Inland Rail freight project.

In New South Wales, scientists from the state government's Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development are leading major national research projects aimed at tackling soil-borne crop diseases that cost Australian grain growers more than 1.7 billion dollars annually.

New South Wales’ peak farming body is calling on the state government to clarify how it will protect landholders as it pushes ahead with new gas exploration.

Rural organisations are urging regional households to review their emergency contact preparedness, warning gaps in understanding communications systems can delay critical help.

The New South Wales Government has announced a $7 million funding boost to rebuild the state’s cattle tick program, following an independent review.

The Australian Electoral Commission is encouraging voters in the Farrer electorate to plan ahead for the upcoming by-election, with a focus on reducing unnecessary travel.

Farm leaders are calling on Australia’s major supermarkets to help absorb rising fuel costs, as transport expenses continue to squeeze farm businesses.

A major funding commitment is expected to boost agricultural training opportunities across New South Wales, with a renewed focus on workforce development.

A major new drought resilience research initiative for the horticulture sector has been launched in New South Wales, backed by nearly eight million dollars in Federal funding. The five-year project will focus on practical strategies to help producers manage increasingly variable climate conditions.

Consumers can continue to enjoy NSW-grown berries with confidence following recent testing by the NSW Food Authority. The testing was part of an ongoing program to monitor produce safety, alongside inspections by the NSW Environment Protection Authority, which found no evidence of off-label chemical use on berry farms.

Regional and rural communities in New South Wales will soon have hands-on access to the latest agricultural technology, with the launch of the Farms of the Future mobile learning centre.

The Minns Labor Government has announced an expansion of drought assistance measures as dry conditions continue across southern and western New South Wales.

New South Wales’ peak farm body says practical fixes are urgently needed to the state’s new firearms laws, warning uncertainty is creating confusion across regional NSW.

New food safety standards are being rolled out across New South Wales for berry, leafy vegetable and melon growers.

The NSW Government has announced that two of the state’s key animal welfare organisations, RSPCA NSW and Animal Welfare League NSW, will receive $12.8 million towards their enforcement and compliance activities to better protect cats, dogs, livestock, and other animals across the state.

NSW Farmers has welcomed a parliamentary vote supporting the establishment of a Royal Commission into water management, describing it as a critical step towards restoring confidence in the system.

Aboriginal communities in northern New South Wales are strengthening preparedness for the potential arrival of H5 avian influenza through a mob-led gathering in Armidale.

NSW Farmers is warning family farms are being hit with significant new land tax bills after diversifying into farmgate sales and agritourism experiences. The organisation says reports are increasing of producers being charged up to three hundred thousand dollars in land tax for activities such as cellar doors, fruit stalls and pick-your-own operations.