Australia's first dedicated national hub for algal bloom research has officially opened in Adelaide.

Australia has recorded its first detection of the highly pathogenic H5 strain of avian influenza, with testing confirming the virus in a brown skua found in Western Australia.

Victoria’s private livestock veterinarians are being further upskilled in disease detection and emergency response, through recent training programs delivered by Agriculture Victoria.

The National Farmers’ Federation has reiterated its strong opposition to further water buybacks under the Murray-Darling Basin Plan, following confirmation around 380 gigalitres has now been secured toward the 450 gigalitre recovery target.

Farmers across Australia are set to benefit from a major change to capital gains tax settings, after the Federal Government expanded access to a key small business concession.

A new digital management tool is helping Australian rice growers make more informed decisions, with early results showing strong industry adoption and significant economic returns.

The National Farmers’ Federation has appointed former Special Representative for Australian Agriculture, Su McCluskey, as Australia’s new Agriculture Trade Diversification Representative.

NSW Farmers has welcomed a Coalition commitment to invest three hundred million dollars in biosecurity and feral animal control, describing it as a significant step towards tackling a growing problem across the state.

The Federal Government is stepping up its biosecurity response, investing up to one million dollars to help Indonesia manage an outbreak of lumpy skin disease in livestock in Bali.

The National Farmers' Federation is urging a Senate inquiry into proposed capital gains tax reforms to ensure Australian farm businesses are not disadvantaged by the changes.

A new report by Rabobank suggests global dairy markets are heading back towards supply and demand balance as milk production growth begins to slow after a period of rapid expansion.

An extra $400,000 has been allocated to support community events aimed at helping farming families recover from drought and bushfire challenges across Victoria.

The Federal Government has secured almost 100,000 tonnes of additional urea fertiliser for Australian farmers through its Fuel and Fertiliser Security Facility.

Australian horticulture producers are being urged to rethink how they secure pollination services, following renewed warnings about the long-term impacts of Varroa mite.

In South Australia, the RAA has welcomed targeted investment in transport projects in this year’s State Budget, but warns the state’s $2.1 billion road maintenance backlog could continue to grow without sufficient funding.

In dairy news, Australian Dairy Farmers says increasing complexity in milk pricing is making it harder for producers to compare processor offers ahead of new season contracts.

In NSWs, the Minns Labor Government has unveiled a new $1.1 million seed vault and plant growth facility at the Wagga Wagga Agricultural Institute, aimed at strengthening long-term crop resilience and protecting key genetic resources.

Following a record year in 2025-26, ABARES is forecasting the value of agricultural production to fall by 5 per cent to $98.3 billion in 2026-27, or $104.5 billion when fisheries and forestry are included.

The Federal Government says it is continuing to secure more essential fuel and fertiliser to keep Australia moving, with the announcement this week of approximately 31,000 tonnes of additional urea and approximately 50 million litres of additional diesel secured through the Government’s $7.5 billion Fuel and Fertiliser Security Facility.

Grassfed cattle producers are being encouraged to provide feedback as a major review of Australia's cattle transaction levy continues.