Western Australia has become the latest state to delay changes to workplace exposure limits for phosphine, with Grain Producers Australia welcoming the move amid concerns about the potential impact on grain fumigation, biosecurity and trade.

The Coalition is moving to ban further permanent Murray-Darling Basin water buybacks, while launching a taskforce to investigate new water storage and infrastructure projects.

Regional leaders in the Riverina and Murray districts are calling on the Federal Government to end further water buybacks, warning that reduced water availability is affecting jobs and economic confidence across Basin communities.

Researchers from Macquarie University are exploring how a naturally occurring fungi could help farmers fight Varroa mite, as the parasite continues to devastate Australia's wild and commercial bee populations.

Aerial spraying is underway in South Australia's Mid North and Flinders Ranges as the State Government targets plague locust populations before they develop into flying swarms.

GrainGrowers has welcomed the opportunity to contribute to the Federal Government's consultation on artificial intelligence infrastructure, with its submission calling for stronger protections for agricultural land and regional communities.

A program connecting Australian Defence Force veterans with grain harvest jobs is looking to expand its reach as workforce shortages put pressure on the industry ahead of this year's harvest.

Grain Producers Australia says a nationwide survey has revealed significant uncertainty among growers about new workplace exposure limits for grain dust, due to take effect from December 1.

South Australia is boosting its firefighting resources ahead of a harvest forecast to be one of the biggest in the state’s history.

The Rural Doctors Association of Australia is encouraging rural communities to recognise unpaid carers and offer practical support during National Carers Week, which runs from October 11 to 17.

Industry experts from Rabobank are warning Australia's beef sector faces intensifying competition in key export markets as Brazil expands its global presence.

AUSVEG has launched a campaign encouraging consumers to check country-of-origin labels and choose Australian-grown vegetables when buying frozen and canned products.

Livestock SA is calling on the State Government to subsidise Q fever testing and vaccination for livestock workers, warning the cost of protection remains a barrier for some of those most at risk.

Grain Producers Australia has welcomed the South Australian Government’s decision to delay proposed workplace changes to phosphine use by at least 18 months, covering the next two grain harvests.

Nominations are now open for the 2026 South Australian Grain Industry Awards, with Grain Producers SA calling on growers and the wider grain industry to recognise outstanding contributions across the sector.

The RAA is doubling its members’ fuel discount to 20 cents per litre for the final weekend of the South Australian school holidays, in a bid to give South Aussies some relief amid ongoing high fuel prices and rising cost-of-living pressures.

Growers experiencing significant mouse pressure can now submit paddock-level evidence through a new Rapid In-Paddock Assessment pathway, allowing local conditions to be considered in mouse activity ratings.

The National Farmers’ Federation has welcomed the Coalition’s commitment to introduce a new Agriculture Visa from 2030, saying a dedicated pathway is needed to help meet the sector’s workforce needs.

Grain Producers SA is calling on growers and the wider community to help build the soundtrack for what could be a record South Australian grain harvest, with nominations now open for the 2026 Harvest 100.

The Victorian Farmers Federation has launched a five-point election platform ahead of the Victorian election in November, calling for action on roads, land use, emergency services, energy and pest control.