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Agriculture in NSW is contributing more to the economy than ever before despite this year’s devastating weather events, with the total value of the industry rising by more than $2 billion last year to a record $23.1 billion.   Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said farmers continue to go above and beyond despite many challenges. “Tomorrow’s National Ag Day is an opportunity for everyone to come together and thank our farmers for the world-class food and fibre grown on our doorstep,” Mr Toole said. “Farmers are the backbone of bush communities and the State’s economy, and have

Seafood lovers across the Dubbo region will have the opportunity to sample some of the best NSW has to offer at this weekend’s Taste of Seafood Festival. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the event is being held in collaboration with the Dubbo Farmers Market, in the Ewen MacInnes Pavilion at the Dubbo Showground this Saturday from 8am until 2.30pm. “The NSW fishing and aquaculture industries produce some of the most delicious, fresh seafood in the world – and now they’re bringing it to Dubbo,” Mr Saunders said. “The event will feature fresh catch, cooking demonstrations, live music,

Things are set to heat up for swimmers young and old at the Trangie Aquatic Centre, thanks to the NSW Government’s Local Sport Grant program (LSGP). Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has today announced $15,000 for the Trangie Amateur Swim Club for its Warming up Our Community Champions project. “The swim season at Trangie can start up to eight weeks later than at other facilities around the region, all because the water is too cold,” Mr Saunders said. “That means less time for local children to learn to swim, train and just have fun, and the elderly and

Students, parents, teachers and carers will enjoy safer journeys to and from school thanks to more than $740,000 to improve school zones as part of the $40.8 million School Zone Infrastructure Sub Program. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the funding, delivered in partnership with the Australian government, will help keep children in the region even safer as they travel to and from school by delivering key improvements in school zones around the electorate. “From Lue in the east to Trangie in the west, these projects will create safer pedestrian connections for children, their parents and carers, and

Farmers across NSW are benefiting from free drone training, helping them apply new technologies to make life on the land more productive and prosperous. Minister for Skills Training Alister Henskens said the in-demand training is helping primary producers reap the benefits of new and emerging technologies. “This practical, hands-on training explores the application of drones to a range of agricultural pursuits, so every farmer who participates will know how a drone can benefit their farm planning and day-to-day practices,” Mr Henskens said. “The course will give farmers the confidence and technical skills to operate a drone safely and legally, and

Australia’s first ever Renewable Energy Zone (REZ), the Central-West Orana REZ, has been declared. Energy Minister Matt Kean said this is a great win for the Central West as the REZ will help drought-proof traditional farming communities, as well as provide new income streams for landholders that host electricity infrastructure. “NSW is driving the nation’s action on climate change, by securing our economic and environmental prosperity for decades to come,” Mr Kean said. “Once complete this REZ will provide at least 3,000 megawatts of cheap, reliable electricity, enough to power 1.4 million homes. It will also drive $5.2 billion in

An advanced manufacturing precinct at Narromine that will create more than 250 jobs is among the latest projects to benefit from the NSW Government’s $130 million Regional Job Creation Fund. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders was joined by Premier Dominic Perrottet and Deputy Premier Paul Toole to announce an additional $55.5 million had been awarded to 69 projects across regional NSW, leveraging $180.3 million in private investment. “No matter where you live in our State we are focused on providing the right support to ensure businesses can grow and have the confidence to invest to create and support

Children and families across in the Dubbo electorate will benefit from the expansion of the NSW Government’s learn to swim voucher program. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said from December 1, the $100 ‘First Lap’ vouchers will be extended to cover children in kindergarten this year, or who are starting kindergarten in 2022. “Because of COVID restrictions, our kindy kids have missed a crucial window of being able to develop the skills they need to stay safe in the water,” Mr Saunders said. “It’s really important they don’t miss out, so we’re making sure they can also access