Farmers and rural politicians in New South Wales are condemning the State Government’s firearm buyback scheme, arguing law-abiding gun owners are being unfairly punished and will not receive adequate compensation for firearms they are required to surrender.

Australian exporters are facing fresh pressure in the United States market after a new 12.5% tariff came into effect this week, prompting strong criticism from agriculture and business groups. Read how industry and government officials are responding to the new challenge.

The 2026–27 New South Wales State Budget has drawn criticism from agricultural and regional organisations, which say it fails to deliver the investment needed to support country communities and grow the state's agricultural sector.

The Federal Government has secured almost 100,000 tonnes of additional urea fertiliser for Australian farmers through its Fuel and Fertiliser Security Facility.

Twelve women from across Australia have been selected for the National Farmers’ Federation’s 2026 Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program.

Grain Producers South Australia has welcomed the State Government’s decision to establish a strategic fuel reserve focused on supporting primary producers during major supply disruptions.

The Federal Coalition has unveiled a plan to more than double Australia’s minimum fuel reserves, as concerns grow over the nation’s exposure to global supply disruptions.

Australia’s sheep and wool sector is entering a new phase of sustainability reporting, with fresh leadership appointed to guide the national framework.

The Australian Electoral Commission is encouraging voters in the Farrer electorate to plan ahead for the upcoming by-election, with a focus on reducing unnecessary travel.

A recent fire at a Victorian refinery has renewed concerns about Australia’s fuel security, with Grain Producers Australia warning it highlights ongoing exposure in key supply chains.

The Federal Government has announced changes to streamline fertiliser imports in an effort to improve supply and reduce costs for Australian farmers, while maintaining biosecurity protections.

The Federal Government has announced a series of measures aimed at supporting farmers facing ongoing supply and cost pressures.

The Coalition has launched a new online platform to track fuel shortages across regional Australia. The website, nofuelhere.com.au, allows users to report local supply issues and provides a direct line of contact to their local members of parliament.

Australian grain producers are facing rising uncertainty as global conflicts threaten access to key farm inputs. Grain Producers Australia Chair Barry Large says recent military action in the Middle East has laid bare Australia’s reliance on international supply chains.

Grain Producers SA is calling on all political parties to commit to practical support for the state’s grain industry ahead of the 2026 South Australian election. The organisation has formally provided its election priorities to all major political parties and crossbench representatives several months ago, focusing on drought resilience, infrastructure, biosecurity, chemical access, connectivity, workforce pressures and the protection of productive agricultural land.

Australia’s peak farm body is warning the Federal Government not to compromise agricultural interests as negotiations on an Australia–European Union Free Trade Agreement enter a critical phase in Brussels.

The South Australian Nationals are calling on Premier Peter Malinauskas to clarify the financial impact of Labor’s proposed national firearms buyback on South Australians.

The Federal Government is working to strengthen existing voluntary arrangements for plant-based food labelling to support clearer consumer choice.

The National Farmers Federation has issued a statement following the passage of the Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism (Firearms and Customs Laws) Bill 2026 in Parliament on Wednesday night, saying it supports reforms aimed at improving safety, including stronger background checks and measures against 3D-printed firearms.

A new four-million-dollar round of agricultural traceability grants has opened, aimed at strengthening Australia’s export supply chains and biosecurity systems.