The South Australian Nationals are calling on Premier Peter Malinauskas to clarify the financial impact of Labor’s proposed national firearms buyback on South Australians.

Drought-affected farmers in South Australia’s Murray Mallee, Riverland and Upper North regions will soon be able to access new low-interest loans of up to $250,000 under a state government support package.  

NSW Farmers has criticised the state government’s approach to feral pig control, saying recent culling efforts amount to little more than “bits of bacon” as pig numbers surge across regional New South Wales. The criticism follows reports that just over 53,000 feral pigs were culled by authorities in the past year — a figure NSW Farmers says barely dents a population estimated by farmers to be in the tens of millions.

Livestock producers in fire-affected parts of Victoria are reporting a spike in wild dog attacks, with bushfires having destroyed critical farm infrastructure designed to keep predators out.

Regional roads in Victoria are continuing to deteriorate, with new figures reported in the Herald Sun revealing potholes have increased by as much as 178 per cent in western parts of the state. Victorian Farmers Federation President Brett Hosking says the worsening road conditions are a serious safety hazard and a significant economic burden for local communities.

The Eyre Peninsula Local Government Association is urging the next South Australian Government to commit $8 million to construct up to ten new mobile phone towers across the region. EPLGA President Mayor Dean Johnson says mobile connectivity is a critical challenge, constraining economic growth, service delivery, and community wellbeing.

Weeks after Victoria’s Catastrophic Fire Danger Day on January 9, seven major bushfires are continuing to burn across the state. The Country Fire Authority says some of those fires could continue for days or even weeks, as crews manage complex and unpredictable conditions.

Farmers on South Australia’s Fleurieu Peninsula are being urged to register for support with the charity Rural Aid as bushfires continues to threaten farms, livestock and rural communities.

A new report by Rabobank has revealed that geopolitics remains the dominant risk facing Australian agriculture in 2026. The bank’s Australia Agribusiness Outlook 2026 says fast-changing trade rules, shipping disruptions and global conflict are likely to keep commodity markets volatile in the year ahead.

GrainGrowers is urging the Federal Government to prioritise nation-shaping investment in the upcoming budget, warning Australia’s food system faces growing long-term risks.

Fire-affected landholders in Victoria are being urged to prepare properties for potential flash flooding and erosion following recent bushfires.

The Federal Government is working to strengthen existing voluntary arrangements for plant-based food labelling to support clearer consumer choice.

Livestock SA has launched a statewide consultation with South Australian sheep and cattle producers on the future of the Sheep and Cattle Industry Funds. The review forms part of a statutory requirement to remake the regulations governing the funds by September 2026 under the Primary Industry Funding Schemes Act.

The Federal Government has announced an independent review of the Horticulture Code of Conduct, as Australia’s horticulture industry continues to grow in value and complexity. The review will be led by Mr Chris Leptos AO and will examine whether the Code remains fit-for-purpose nearly a decade after its last review.

In South Australia, Riverland families are being reminded to follow strict fruit movement rules as students return to school, following the declaration of two new Queensland fruit fly outbreaks in the region.

Victorian farmers are being urged to make their voices heard as the State Government undertakes a rapid review of Victoria’s firearms laws in the wake of the Bondi tragedy. The review, which commenced earlier this month, is being led by former Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Ken Lay and will examine existing laws, recent changes in New South Wales, and emerging risks such as 3D-printed firearms.

Grain Producers South Australia will host a series of regional election forums next month ahead of the March state election.   The forums will be held across key grain-growing regions, including the Yorke Peninsula, Mid North and Eyre Peninsula.

NSW Farmers is warning family farms are being hit with significant new land tax bills after diversifying into farmgate sales and agritourism experiences.   The organisation says reports are increasing of producers being charged up to three hundred thousand dollars in land tax for activities such as cellar doors, fruit stalls and pick-your-own operations.

Data from Meat & Livestock Australia has revealed that Australian beef exports reached record levels in 2025, with total volumes climbing to more than 1.5 million tonnes, up 15 per cent on the previous year.

The New South Wales Government has announced a $4.2 million expansion of shark safety measures, aimed at improving protection for swimmers and surfers this summer, following a spate of recent shark incidents off the state’s coast.