GrainGrowers’ 2026 State of the Australian Grain Industry Report has revealed that average Australian grain production has increased by 45% over the past five years, reaching 64 million tonnes in 2025-26.

South Australian pet owners and backyard poultry keepers are being urged to take precautions against H5 bird flu, with 163 confirmed cases now recorded in wild birds across the state.

The South Australian Government has announced that an additional $876,000 will be provided to extend South Australia’s Rural Financial Counselling Service for farmers and rural businesses recovering from drought.

The Aerial Application Association of Australia is reminding drone operators to take care around canola crops as the flowering season gets underway across Australia. The association says while canola season offers stunning drone photography opportunities, photographers must remember the crops are active agricultural workplaces where aircraft may be carrying out important tasks.

The Fair Work Ombudsman has launched legal action against the former operators of a regional Victorian livestock transport business, over alleged underpayments totalling almost 300-thousand dollars.

The National Farmers’ Federation says the Federal Government’s new guide to changes to environmental laws leaves farmers with more questions than answers.

South Australia’s grain producers are set to have a stronger voice on national agricultural policy, following a new agreement between GrainGrowers and Grain Producers SA.

The Federal Government has said it will implement all eight recommendations from the second review of Australia’s Dairy Code, aimed at improving fairness and transparency between dairy farmers and processors.

South Australia’s sheep and cattle industries are set to benefit from almost $5 million in producer-funded investment during the 2026-27 financial year.