Jindera branch leads CWA NSW conference to oppose solar proposals

The Country Women's Association of NSW state conference in Bega passed a motion put forward by the Jindera branch "opposing the construction of large-scale solar plants on prime agricultural land to protect food and fibre productivity".

Sydney company Trina Solar wants to build a 200 megawatt solar farm near Jindera, in Glenellen.

Previous development proposals for solar farms in Greater Hume Shire have caused ongoing concerns for nearby landholders.

The CWA also called for prescribed medicinal cannabis to be added to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme and the abolition of mining exploration licences to "$2 companies".

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Mental health service failures, immediate improvements to the aged care sector and ways to boost organ donation rates were on the state conference agenda as well.

CWA of NSW president Stephanie Stanhope said the association's advocacy efforts reflected a broad cross-section of the NSW population.

"Improvements to health service delivery in rural and regional NSW communities have remained a strong focus this year," she said.

"Energy generation is of the highest importance to our state and communities, but whether it's fossil fuel-generated or produced by renewable technologies, the regulation around it must be well-considered and sustainable for all."

Albury hosted the 2019 state conference while last year's event had to be postponed.

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