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 research released by AgriFutures Australia has found poor and inconsistent internet and mobile coverage across farming regions is limiting productivity and increasing safety risks on Australian farms.

Public voting is now underway to decide the finalists in the 2026 South Australian Agricultural Town of the Year Award. The annual award recognises regional communities that demonstrate strong agricultural leadership, innovation and community spirit, while celebrating the role farming continues to play across the state.

Agriculture Victoria is reminding poultry owners not to feed avocados to ducks after a sudden death incident in the state’s south-west triggered an emergency disease investigation.

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.

Australian vegetable growers are urging households to eat more locally grown produce, saying it could help ease cost-of-living pressures while improving public health.

Australian dairy producers are heading into the new season under increasing financial pressure, with Rabobank warning many farms are operating close to break-even levels.

Grain Producers Australia says work is continuing with the national regulator on an emergency permit application for stronger zinc phosphide mouse bait, as growers battle rising mouse numbers across parts of South Australia and Western Australia.

The Federal Government has launched a new three-million-dollar sustainability initiative aimed at helping Australia’s sheep producers improve climate resilience and on-farm environmental performance.