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Rabobank Announces Community Hub Program Recipients
Twelve rural community hubs across Australia will each receive $10,000 as part of Rbaobank's inaugural Rabo Community Hub Program, designed to support and upgrade vital local facilities.
Jess Dempster
Oct 131 min read


Annual Game Duck Survey to Begin in Victoria
Victoria’s annual survey of game duck populations will commence on 21 October, with biologists set to monitor more than 850 sites across the state.
Jess Dempster
Oct 91 min read


Milk Production Falls in Southern States Amid Prolonged Drought
Australia’s national milk production has dropped by more than three per cent since the start of the season in July, with southern states bearing the brunt.
Jess Dempster
Oct 91 min read


Hunters thought to be source as DNA shows Vic and SA feral pigs stem from NSW
DNA testing has confirmed that feral pigs found in South Australia's Limestone Coast and Victoria's south-west share genetics with populations in New South Wales - leading authourities to believe hunters have illeagally introduced the animlas to these areas.
Jess Dempster
Oct 91 min read


South Australia Declared Free of Tomato Brown Rugose Virus
South Australia has officially been declared free of the highly contagious tomato brown rugose fruit virus, following an extensive surveillance and testing program across the state’s tomato-growing regions.
Jess Dempster
Oct 91 min read


Cotton Planting Underway with Promising Season Ahead
Planting for the 2025/26 Australian cotton season is now underway, with growers in northern regions already seeing early growth while those in the south await warmer conditions.
Jess Dempster
Oct 91 min read


New Wine Strategy to Boost Jobs and Exports in Regional Victoria
The Victorian Government has launched a new five-year strategy to support the state’s $9.5 billion wine industry, focusing on innovation, jobs and regional growth.  The plan, developed in partnership with Wine Victoria, targets four main areas: workforce development, sustainability, the visitor experience, and expanding domestic and global markets.  Minister for Agriculture Ros Spence said the strategy will future-proof the sector. “This strategy will safeguard Victoria’s w
Jess Dempster
Oct 91 min read


Less Red Tape for Organic Alcohol Exports to Japan
Australian organic alcohol producers now face fewer regulatory hurdles when exporting to Japan, thanks to the expansion of the Australia-Japan organics equivalence arrangement.
Jess Dempster
Oct 81 min read


Victoria Delivers Fee Relief for Drought-Affected Farmers
The Victorian Government has announced over $10 million in fee and duty relief for primary producers facing drought conditions, as part of its $144 million Drought Support Package.
Jess Dempster
Oct 81 min read


NSW Cuts Costs for Farm Firefighting Vehicle Registration
Farmers in New South Wales will soon benefit from reduced registration costs for farm vehicles used in bushfire response under a new state government scheme commencing October 7.
Jess Dempster
Oct 81 min read


Green Sheep Project to drive climate-smart farming
A major new initiative will launch next year to help Australia’s sheep industry adapt to climate change and meet global sustainability standards.
Jess Dempster
Sep 231 min read


Virtual Reality takes centre stage at Henty Machinery Field Days
Farmers attending the Henty Machinery Field Days this week will be able to experience the future of agriculture through a new virtual reality (VR) display from the NSW Government’s Farms of the Future (FotF) program.
Jess Dempster
Sep 231 min read


CFA launches statewide 'Get Fire Ready' campaign
Victorians are being urged to take steps to prepare for bushfire season, with the CFA launching its annual 'Get Fire Ready' campaign this October.
Jess Dempster
Sep 231 min read


Aldi Australia takes out fifth consecutive fresh produce retailer award
Aldi has once again been crowned Australia’s best supermarket for fresh fruit and vegetables, securing the top spot in Canstar Blue’s 2025 Most Satisfied Customers Awards for the fifth consecutive year.
Jess Dempster
Sep 231 min read


Federal Government backs climate-smart farming
The Albanese Labor Government is investing over $16 million to support climate-smart farming initiatives across the country.
Jess Dempster
Sep 231 min read


Safe Work Australia launches national safety campaign
Safe Work Australia is urging all workplaces to commit to safer practices as National Safe Work Month begins next week.
Jess Dempster
Sep 231 min read


Authorities Urge Campfire Safety Ahead of Grand Final Long Weekend
Victorians heading bush for the Grand Final Long Weekend are being urged to play it safe with campfires, as authorities warn that improperly extinguished fires remain one of the leading causes of bushfires.
Jess Dempster
Sep 221 min read


National Nutrition Survey Reveals Women Missing Out on Key Nutrients
A new report from the Australian Bureau of Statistics has uncovered a significant gender nutrition gap, with Australian women falling short on key nutrients due to lower red meat consumption. - particularly iron, zinc, and protein.
Jess Dempster
Sep 221 min read


Rural Generalist Medicine Gains Formal Recognition
In a major milestone for rural healthcare in Australia, Rural Generalist Medicine has officially been recognised as a specialised field within General Practice. The Rural Doctors Association of Australia President Dr RT Lewandowski said it’s the result of decades of advocacy.
press348
Sep 221 min read


SA Grain Industry Awards to Return in 2026
The South Australian Grain Industry Awards will return to Adelaide Oval on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, following strong support for the inaugural event held earlier this year.
press348
Sep 221 min read
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