Western Australian sheep producers and processors are set to receive $20 million in the first round of the Supply Chain Capacity Program grants.

Australia’s horticulture sector has achieved its highest production value ever, reaching $18.4 billion for 2024–25, up 6 per cent on the previous year, according to the latest Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook.

Australian dairy farmers have renewed calls for mandatory rules protecting dairy terms following a UK Supreme Court decision that ruled plant-based products cannot be labelled as milk, butter or yogurt.

The Rural Doctors’ Association of South Australia has welcomed a proposed $13 million medical training investment in Mount Gambier, but warns infrastructure alone will not fix workforce shortages.

Australia’s red meat sector is seeking clarity after the United States flagged a new 15 per cent global tariff following a Supreme Court ruling on emergency powers.  

South Australian producers will receive increased support to manage surging kangaroo numbers, with the State lifting its removal incentive from $5 to $7 a head.

A new report from Rabobank says Australians are returning to restaurants and takeaway outlets, with a stronger focus on value, convenience, and frequency.

Farmers in southern and eastern Australia are facing mounting pressure as drought conditions tighten, with requests for household water and tanks rising sharply.

Regional and rural communities in New South Wales will soon have hands-on access to the latest agricultural technology, with the launch of the Farms of the Future mobile learning centre.

Grain Producers Australia will continue advocating for reform of the nation’s grains levy system, despite the Federal Agriculture Minister declining to support its proposal in its current form.

Farmers and rural families battling unreliable mobile coverage are being urged to keep lodging formal complaints, as new data highlights the scale of the issue.

Mallee growers will have the opportunity to hear the latest research and agronomy insights this month, as Mallee Sustainable Farming launches its 2026 Research Update series. Running from late February through to mid-March, the program will deliver nine events across Victoria, South Australia and New South Wales.

Goat meat may be one of the world’s most widely consumed proteins, but in Australia it has long struggled to shake its niche status. In central west New South Wales, Jo and Craig Stewart from 'The Gourmet Goat Lady' have been working diligently to change that.

A sea of blonde wigs, bright white and star-spangled swimsuits, and community spirit will descend on the Naracoorte Swimming Lake on Sunday, March 1, as the Limestone Coast hosts its first-ever South East Marilyn Jetty Swim. The colourful fundraising event, paying homage to the iconic Marilyn Monroe, aims to raise funds and awareness for Cancer Council SA and is expected to draw participants of all ages from across the region.

For residents of Coober Pedy, accessing fresh, quality meat has been a bit of a challenge recently. But thanks to a community-driven initiative, help is on the way.

The Victorian Farmers Federation has unveiled seven priority areas it wants addressed in the upcoming Victorian State Budget, arguing strategic investment will strengthen agriculture’s role in the state economy.

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator has launched a multi-state compliance operation targeting heavy vehicles transporting grapes, after nearly 40 per cent of intercepted vehicles were found to be non-compliant last season.

AgriFutures Australia has opened applications for a new People and Capability Program, committing up to $200,000 to help levied and emerging industries tackle critical workforce shortages. The pilot initiative is designed to support practical, industry-led solutions that attract, develop and retain skilled workers across the agricultural supply chain.

Agriculture Victoria is urging farmers across the state to take extra care of livestock as summer temperatures continue to climb. The department says the recent heat has increased the risk of heat stress, which can severely affect both animal welfare and farm productivity.

Federal Agriculture Minister Julie Collins and Bendigo MP Lisa Chesters have met with farmers and producers in central Victoria to see firsthand the damage left by January’s bushfires.