CSIRO researchers are warning farmers across eastern Australia to stay alert, with signs pointing to an impending mouse population boom. Recent trapping has revealed high numbers of pregnant females in cropping regions of Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia.  

Following a national consultation with growers, GrainGrowers is preparing a proposal on the future of the grain levy system and the performance of the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC). The consultation, held between September and mid-October, sought feedback on research priorities, levy settings and governance.

A new report by Rabobank has predicted that global beef trade will continue to grow over the next five years, driven by strong Asian demand and expanding South American exports.

Victoria is boosting its defences against H5N1 bird flu with one point seven million dollars in new federal funding as part of a one hundred million dollar national biosecurity package. The funding will equip Victoria with rapid testing tools, decontamination trailers and field response equipment to strengthen emergency preparedness.

The Albanese Labor Government has announced five million dollars in funding to help farmers manage the impact of invasive pests and weeds across Australia. Twenty-six new projects will target pest animals such as feral deer and pigs, and weeds including African boxthorn, serrated tussock, and prickly acacia.

The way South Australian grain producers measure harvest fire safety in the paddock will remain unchanged going into the 2025–26 grain harvest, following confirmation from the Minister for Emergency Services.

Australia’s vegetable industry has warned that labour shortages are worsening across rural and regional areas, despite data suggesting an increase in backpacker arrivals.

The National Farmers’ Federation has called for a practical and flexible approach to Australia’s Model Work Health and Safety laws, which are currently under national review.

Farmers in the path of the controversial VNI West Transmission Project have condemned the issuing of Section 93 notices, which grant compulsory access to private farmland without landholder consent.

The National Farmers’ Federation says regional worker shortages are threatening the productivity and long-term sustainability of Australian agriculture, with a new report warning that workforce gaps must be urgently addressed to secure the sector’s future.

The Australian beef industry has set a global benchmark in sustainability, releasing its 2025 Annual Update under the Australian Beef Sustainability Framework. The report shows record-breaking environmental progress, strong export performance, and a clear roadmap for future resilience.

The National Party has officially abandoned its commitment to net zero emissions, following a unanimous party room decision on Sunday.

A team of five shearers in Southern New South Wales has set a new world record by shearing 2,301 Merino lambs over the course of eight hours.

A New South Wales shearer has made history by becoming the first woman to shear more than 500 Merino lambs in a single day, securing herself not her first - but second world record.

The recent merger between agribusiness giants Elders and Delta has sparked concerns about competition and pricing in regional Australia, particularly in areas with few rural suppliers.

Farmers are calling for stronger Right to Repair laws to give them fairer access to fix their own machinery, reduce costly delays, and protect productivity during busy seasons.

Federal Member for Barker Tony Pasin has criticised the Albanese Government’s proposal to lower default speed limits on unsigned rural roads, describing the move as “a surrender” of the government’s responsibility to maintain regional infrastructure.

Streaky Bay was abuzz over the weekend as thousands turned out for the annual Rodeo by the Sea, held on Saturday, October 18.

South Australian grain growers are cautiously optimistic this spring, with recent rainfall keeping crops alive despite lingering drought pressures. 

A representative farming group has called for a “realistic” approach to egg production, saying all three systems - cage, barn, and free-range - must remain on supermarket shelves to guarantee supply and affordability.