Applications have opened for Global Connections Fund (GCF) Priming Grants to help Australian researchers and business to expand their work overseas. Small and medium businesses and researchers on the Mid North Coast are encouraged to apply for the grants of up to...

The Regional Investment Corporation (RIC) will soon be open for business and delivering directly to regional communities and farm businesses, passing the Senate today. Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources, David Littleproud, said the RIC dream would now become...

Invitations are open to Macleay Valley Food Bowl producers to display products at the Fantastic Food + Drink Show to be held on April 29 and 30 at the ICC in Sydney this year. Fantastic Food + Drink is the only event in Australia that attracts buyers who are...

Nestle has announced that construction of a 'Big Milo Tin' in the Kempsey region will begin in 2019. According to Nestle,80,000 Australians have thrown their support behind a call for of a ‘Big Milo Tin’ to celebrate the childhood favourite, with fans flooding social...

The Australian honey bee, strawberry and mushroom industries are set to benefit from the Australian Government’s $5 million Leadership in Agricultural Industries Fund. Assistant Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources, Anne Ruston, said the funding would support...

The Coalition Government yesterday introduced a bill into parliament that will better support exporters and farmers to minimise the costs of doing business, as well as continue to provide the robust regulation expected by trading partners. The new legislation will...

Have you ever thought about entering your produce in some of Australia’s most prestigious agricultural competitions? Entering a Sydney Royal competition is a great opportunity for Macleay Valley Food Bowl producers to network, showcase their produce and tell their...

Farming Together is a great opportunity for Macleay Valley farmers - providing support and financial assistance to collaborative farming groups and cooperatives. The Australian Government has invested $14,934 into the program, which gives farming groups and...

The Australian Farmer digital book, an exciting new resource for the ‘forward thinking farmer’, was released last month. Featuring the latest updates in science and technology, this digital book is a handy resource for Macleay Valley Farmers and a fascinating read...

Local producers will have the opportunity to promote and sell their produce and products from the Macleay Valley Food Bowl tent at local markets during 2018, with Expressions of Interest now being called from both producers and volunteers. The Macleay Valley Food Bowl...

Macleay Valley Agribusiness operators are invited to participate in a webinar introducing Farm Table, a new ‘one-stop’ website for the Australian agricultural industry.   The webinar will be held at 1pm on November 9 and will feature a range of guest speakers,...

Farmers, fishers, community and industry groups on the Mid North Coast can now apply for grants of between $5,000 and $100,000 to assist them to protect and improve the condition of soil, vegetation and biodiversity and support agricultural systems to adapt to change....