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.

Australia’s dairy sector is warning of potential milk shortages unless farmgate prices increase.

A new national research program is aiming to reduce significant on-farm food waste, with Australian growers losing up to one million tonnes of produce each year.

An Australian-first retail ripeness scanner is being tested in stores, using near-infrared technology to assess the firmness of avocados, in a bid to solve one of the industry's most common challenges.

A national charity supporting rural and regional students says Australia’s persistent education divide is continuing to create major barriers for young people pursuing further study after school.

Taking control of your finances can feel overwhelming, but award-winning author and financial educator Melissa Browne is on a mission to show women that it doesn’t have to be.

Australia’s heavy vehicle regulator has launched a nationwide compliance operation targeting driver fatigue, following a record number of breaches detected last year. The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator will roll out Operation Ambit across the coming weeks, focusing on work and rest compliance among heavy vehicle operators.

Australian agriculture is on track to reach a record 101.4 billion dollars in gross production value in 2025–26, before easing the following year as seasonal conditions and prices turn less favourable.

For the third year running, the township of Tanunda is preparing to host a day of world-class cycling action, with the Santos Tour Down Under (TDU) returning to the Barossa on Wednesday, January 21. This year the region will host not one but two events, with a new Women’s One-Day Race around Tanunda immediately following Stage 1 of the men’s TDU.

Migratory data Australians continue to favour regional living, with the latest Regional Movers Index showing moves from capital cities to regional areas outpacing the reverse by more than one third.

The New South Wales Government is progressing a major reform of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, proposing the most significant update to the state’s animal welfare laws in years.

The first contingent of firefighters from New South Wales has returned home after assisting Victorian communities affected by recent bushfires.

A national industry working group is progressing a coordinated response to the challenges and restrictions arising from this year’s outbreak of Potato mop-top virus in Tasmania.

The community of Eudunda is buzzing with excitement ahead of its much-loved annual show, set to take place this Sunday, November 9, at Eudunda Oval.

Potato growers and industry representatives from across Australia have provided their views on the national approach to managing Potato mop-top virus (PMTV), following a major government–industry meeting in Melbourne convened by AUSVEG on Tuesday.

A broad cross-section of Australia’s potato industry has met in Melbourne to discuss the national response to Potato mop-top virus (PMTV). More than 50 growers, industry bodies and state and federal biosecurity representatives will consider concerns arising since the virus was detected in Tasmania earlier this year.

The AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award has marked its 25th anniversary, celebrating a quarter-century of recognising women making a difference across rural and regional Australia. The milestone was celebrated at a gala dinner in Canberra’s Parliament House, attended by more than 540 guests from across the country.

Following a national consultation with growers, GrainGrowers is preparing a proposal on the future of the grain levy system and the performance of the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC). The consultation, held between September and mid-October, sought feedback on research priorities, levy settings and governance.

The Albanese Labor Government has announced five million dollars in funding to help farmers manage the impact of invasive pests and weeds across Australia. Twenty-six new projects will target pest animals such as feral deer and pigs, and weeds including African boxthorn, serrated tussock, and prickly acacia.

Australia’s vegetable industry has warned that labour shortages are worsening across rural and regional areas, despite data suggesting an increase in backpacker arrivals.