Agriculture

Milestone sale set for Greenmount
BY ALEX TIGANI
The past year has seen such extraordinary seasonal conditions combined with robust cattle markets.

Students Shine at Wingham Beef Week
BY DI SNEDDON
Agricultural studies are difficult to fully grasp without the practical component and Wingham Beef Week provided the perfect opportunity for students at St Catherine’s Catholic college in Singleton to experience just that.

Cream of the Crop at Angus Sale
For 32 years the Hunter Valley Angus Breeders Association have been hosting an annual sale in May, and this year will be no different.

Pledge Made for Merriwa Road
The Federal Coalition Government and the NSW Government have committed to rebuild MR358 between Merriwa and Willow Tree if the Coalition is voted in at Saturday’s Federal election.

Injection of Funds for Singleton Saleyards
Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce was in Singleton on Wednesday to announce $2.7 million to upgrade the Hunter Regional Livestock Exchange to support the Hunter’s thriving beef industry.

Whittingham Flood Plan a Success
BY ALEX TIGANI
Whittingham dairy farmers Gavin and Sarah Wake have had an eventful month.