New research from AgriFutures Australia has found Australia's tax system is struggling to keep pace with the changing nature of modern farm businesses.

In Victoria, farmers affected by the January bushfires are being encouraged to explore the recovery assistance still available to help rebuild their businesses.

The South Australian Government has announced a new $8 million investment aimed at strengthening the future of the state's primary industries.

Latest data from South Australia’s Crop and Pasture Report shows grain production is on track to exceed last year’s harvest, supported by early rainfall and improved seeding conditions across the state.

Agriculture Victoria is urging growers in the state’s south west to monitor black field crickets, as dry and warm autumn conditions continue to support activity across the region.

Latest national monitoring results have shown a decline in mouse activity across several of Australia's grain-growing regions, following last month's approval of an emergency permit allowing growers access to the higher-strength mouse bait ZP50.

Agriculture Victoria is reminding regional dog owners to keep their pets securely contained as the threat posed by roaming dogs to livestock remains an ongoing concern for producers.

Industry group GrainGrowers has convened a series of industry roundtables as grain producers grapple with rising fuel and fertiliser costs linked to ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Federal authorities have issued a warning to reptile keepers and pet businesses about the importance of biosecurity after more than one hundred thousand live exotic cockroaches were seized from a commercial breeder in Bathurst, New South Wales.

New national research from Harvard University in partnership with the Commonwealth Bank has revealed Australian farmers are increasingly adopting new farming practices and innovation in response to rising costs, climate pressures and global uncertainty.

One of Australia’s most respected chefs, author and fourth generation farmer Matt Moran AM has officially joined the national movement to encourage more Australians to eat more Aussie-grown vegetables, as Ambassador for the Plus One Serve program. IMAGE: AusVeg

A new national report has warned Australia could face a shortfall of almost 290-thousand commercial honey bee hives during peak pollination periods under likely future conditions.

The Federal Government has announced new support for farmers and fresh food suppliers through a national training program focused on the mandatory Food and Grocery Code of Conduct.

Australian horticulture growers have gathered this week for Hort Innovation’s inaugural Impact Update forum, aimed at strengthening collaboration and showcasing investment across the sector. Held alongside Hort Connections, the event focused on how research, trade, market access and biosecurity investment can support the long-term profitability and resilience of Australian horticulture.

The Victorian Farmers Federation is calling on the Victorian Government to remove dingoes from the state’s threatened species protections, following the release of new genetic research into dingo populations across south-eastern Australia.

Australian dairy farmers have expressed disappointment following the announcement of opening farm gate milk prices for the 2026-27 financial year, with offers falling short of targets outlined earlier in the year.

The Australian avocado industry has launched what is being described as a world-first virtual reality training program aimed at improving fruit quality across the supply chain. The system uses VR technology to train workers in orchard harvesting, packing, transport and retail handling, with modules accessible through headsets, tablets and mobile devices.

Victorian authorities have confirmed the detection of Varroa mites resistant to pyrethroid chemical treatments in the state’s north-east, raising further concerns for Australia’s beekeeping sector.

South Australia’s citrus season is officially underway, with growers preparing for strong demand both locally and overseas as winter harvesting ramps up across the state.

Australia’s grainfed beef industry has reached another milestone, with new records set for feedlot capacity, cattle on feed and quarterly turn-off.