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It's "ludicrous" to close duck hunting season early
In what looks like another knee-jerk reaction duck hunting season in Victoria is set to close early for the release of protected species...

Hannah Phillips
May 18, 20231 min read


Biosecurity paid for by Aussie farmers
The budget has put a focus biosecurity in Australia, Colin Bettles Chief Executive Officer of Grain Producers Australia said, "we still...

Hannah Phillips
May 18, 20231 min read


The Budget: Tax on tax for the agriculture sector
The agriculture sector has received little relief in the budget handed down on Tuesday night, with biosecurity measures a feature of the...

Hannah Phillips
May 14, 20232 min read


Downy mildew impacting grape growers
There are concerns for the wine industry across Australia with wetter conditions predicting a below average vintage for 2023. Grape...

Hannah Phillips
May 11, 20232 min read


Dairy prices to remain high
Dairy farmers can look forward to another strong year but consumers will be spared any further price hikes, according to the latest...
Flow Australia
May 5, 20231 min read


Record winter crops unlikely
Widespread rain across much of Australia's cropping region has given growers a positive start, but record winter crops are unlikely to be...
Flow Australia
May 3, 20231 min read


Hope grows for a China barley breakthrough
Australia is pushing for the removal of Chinese trade sanctions on barley and wine exports after high tariffs were imposed in 2020....
Flow Australia
May 3, 20231 min read


Canola weed control chemical banned for export
The Australian oilseed community has advised farmers that the use of haloxyfop in canola is not permitted in 2023/24 growing season....

Hannah Phillips
May 1, 20232 min read


Agriculture safety questioned in WA
Some in the Western Australian agricultural industry believe promoting safety is a waste of time, while others say they are not subject...
Flow Australia
Apr 19, 20233 min read


Young farmers priced out of farm ownership
Rising farm prices are locking the next generation of farmers out of a life on the land, sparking concerns for Australia's future food...
Flow Australia
Apr 19, 20232 min read


Meat still a needed staple reports say
Animal Frontiers has published nine research papers on the benefits of meat production and the critical role red meat and livestock play...

Hannah Phillips
Apr 18, 20232 min read


Aussie farmland price surge could soon dry up
The cost of agricultural land in Australia is set for a "double digit" percentage growth through 2023, following three seasons of solid...
Flow Australia
Apr 18, 20232 min read


Once extinct 'zombie fish' comes back from the dead
A so-called "zombie fish" thought to have been extinct for 20 years is now officially back from the dead following a successful breeding...
Staff Writers
Apr 17, 20231 min read


Relief on barley, wine China sanctions on the agenda
Australia is hoping to take another step in the reduction of trade sanctions imposed by Beijing as an assistant minister prepares to head...
Rikki Lambert
Mar 26, 20232 min read


RSPCA slammed for lookaway stance on live exports
The shadow agriculture minister has slammed the RSPCA, claiming in a recent meeting they were unconcerned about his argument that animal...
Rikki Lambert
Mar 21, 20231 min read


Vic Farmers demand consult clock reset on new VNI West powerline route
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) say farmers across North Central Victoria have been given insufficient time to have their say,...
Rikki Lambert
Mar 9, 20231 min read


Ag umpire needed to 'ground truth' ecological claims over NSW farms
The New South Wales Farmers association say the ecological significance zoning over farms are just one of several conflicting land uses...
Rikki Lambert
Feb 23, 20232 min read


Victorian opposition concerned government might be winging it on avian flu
Avian flu has been transmitted to wild otters, foxes, seals and farmed minks according to the University of New South Wales in an unusual...
Rikki Lambert
Feb 20, 20233 min read


Murray, Cootamundra farmers to cop the brunt of net zero policies : IPA
Voters in southern New South Wales might want to consider the impact of net zero policies on employment in their farming communities,...
Rikki Lambert
Feb 20, 20231 min read


Buyback biteback - war of words erupts in SA before Basin ministers' meeting
The South Australian government is calling for the state opposition to come on board their voluntary buyback policy, but one SA Liberal...
Rikki Lambert
Feb 20, 20232 min read
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