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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 9, 20251 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 9, 20251 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 9, 20251 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 9, 20251 min read


Democracy returns to Central Darling Shire
Residents in Central Darling Shire have elected councillors for the first time in 12 years, marking a historic return to local democracy under a new rural council model.
press348
Sep 22, 20251 min read


Farmers slam Federal response to rural connectivity crisis
Farmers have voiced strong frustration over the federal government’s lack of action to improve regional mobile coverage, following its long-awaited response to the 2024 Regional Telecommunications Review.
press348
Sep 22, 20251 min read


South Australia, New South Wales and Victoria place restrictions on Tasmanian potato exports amid growing mop-top virus situation
Mainland states are moving to safeguard their potato crops as detections of potato mop-top virus across Tasmania continue to grow.
press348
Sep 9, 20251 min read


Rural Aid Mobilises Support for Beekeepers Amid Growing Varroa Mite Threat
Rural Aid is stepping up efforts to assist beekeepers and other primary producers as Varroa mite continues to spread across parts of Australia.
press348
Sep 8, 20251 min read


NSW Farmers cheer biosecurity border boost
NSW Farmers has welcomed news that six new detector dog handlers have joined Australia’s border security team to protect the nation from biosecurity threats.
press348
Aug 27, 20251 min read


Australia Unveils World-First Biodegradable Foot and Mouth Disease Vaccine
A world-first, biodegradable vaccine to protect livestock from foot and mouth disease (FMD) has been developed.
jessdempster
Aug 11, 20252 min read


$21 million investment for NSW canola growers
The NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (NSW DPIRD) and Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) is...
Flow Australia
Jul 22, 20252 min read


“Don’t let drought support dry out” – NSW Farmers
NSW Farmers has warned that the Federal Government must not let drought support dry up as conditions continue to deteriorate across south...
Flow Australia
Jul 14, 20252 min read


NSW Farmers gears up for annual conference
Feral animals, regional airlines, farm data and artificial intelligence are just some of the key topics on the agenda as NSW Farmers...
Staff Writers
Jul 7, 20251 min read


Flood affected farmers left adrift in NSW
Flood affected farmers in parts of NSW have been left adrift - wondering if the state government will deliver on disaster assistance as...
Staff Writers
Jun 2, 20252 min read


New South Wales oyster industry bouncing back despite challenges
NSW families are urged to put locally grown oysters on their table this summer and support an industry that is bouncing back against the...
Flow Australia
Dec 10, 20241 min read


Farmers in NSW welcome merger reforms amid cost of living crisis
Farmers have welcomed new merger reforms amid supermarket pricing scandals and the cost of living crisis, but warn more work must be done...
Flow Australia
Dec 3, 20242 min read


NSW records third-highest agricultural production level on record
Farmers have beaten the odds to lift NSW’s agricultural production to its third highest level in history, according to a new report...
Flow Australia
Dec 2, 20242 min read


A Fence when You Don’t Have a Fence NSW changes to virtual stock fencing
Legalising virtual stock fencing in New South Wales is a key recommendation of the Committee on Investment, Industry and Regional...
Flow Australia
Oct 27, 20242 min read


NSW Government delivers state’s first statutory Independent Agriculture Commissioner
The Minns Labor Government today passed legislation in the Parliament to establish an independent statutory Agriculture Commissioner,...
Flow Australia
Oct 20, 20242 min read


'Everyone knows someone': calls to expose rural DV risk
The NSW Country Women's Association is calling for tougher action on domestic violence, with a focus on the greater risks faced by women...
Flow Australia
Sep 1, 20242 min read
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