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Rural Road Safety Month: NHVR reminds people to "share the road responsibly"
As Rural Road Safety Month draws to a close for another year, the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator is reminding people to share the road responsibly year-round as crashes in regional areas remain far too common.
Jess Dempster
Oct 26, 20252 min read


From the classroom to the cowshed: SA's Young Farmer of the Year giving guests a glimpse into life as a dairy farmer
South Australian dairy farmer and former teacher Narelle Zanker - alongside her husband Joel - is helping people experience firsthand the joys of dairy farming - one tour, calf and conversation at a time.
Jess Dempster
Oct 26, 20252 min read


Milk, Meat and Missed Opportunities: Why Australia Should Embrace Its Camels
Australia's largest camel farm and dairy is leading the push to reframe how Australians view camels - not as feral pests, but as a valuable and sustainable livestock option.
Jess Dempster
Oct 26, 20252 min read


Popular Motorbike Crop Trials Tour Rides into South Australia for the First Time
A unique mix of agriculture, community, and two-wheeled adventure made its way into South Australia for the first time last week as ADAMA Australia's 2-Wheel Trial Tour hit the road across the state.
Jess Dempster
Oct 26, 20252 min read


Grain Growers Urged to Have Their Say in First Levy Vote in 40 Years
Grain Producers Australia (GPA) is calling on growers across the country to take part in a historic consultation process currently underway, giving them the opportunity to vote directly on grain levy rates for the first time in nearly 40 years.
Jess Dempster
Oct 26, 20252 min read


Sheep Producers Australia now selling eID tags online in industry first
Australian sheep producers can now buy electronic identification (eID) tags directly online through Sheep Producers Australia in an industry-first initiative designed to cut costs, improve access, and reinvest in the future of the sector. Sheep Producers Australia (SPA) Chair Bindi Murray said the platform was developed to make traceability reforms simpler and more affordabke for producers. The platform will also allow any profits made to be directed back into industry suppo
Jess Dempster
Oct 22, 20252 min read


CWA Calls on Women in NSW and ACT to Share Their Voice in Annual Survey
The Country Women’s Association of New South Wales is inviting women across the state and in the ACT to take part in its Annual Women’s Survey, an initiative designed to strengthen advocacy efforts by collecting real data on the issues affecting women in rural, regional and urban communities.
Jess Dempster
Oct 22, 20252 min read


MLA Launches Global Campaign for World Iron Awareness Week
Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) has launched a global awareness campaign for World Iron Awareness Week (October 13 to 19)
Jess Dempster
Oct 13, 20251 min read


Australia Secures $22 Million Blueberry Export Deal with Vietnam
Australian blueberry growers are set to benefit from a new trade agreement with Vietnam, valued at approximately $22 million over five years.
Jess Dempster
Oct 13, 20251 min read


Rabobank Announces Community Hub Program Recipients
Twelve rural community hubs across Australia will each receive $10,000 as part of Rbaobank's inaugural Rabo Community Hub Program, designed to support and upgrade vital local facilities.
Jess Dempster
Oct 13, 20251 min read


Nominations Open for 2025 South Australian Grain Industry Awards
Nominations are now open for the second annual South Australian Grain Industry Awards, which recognise innovation, leadership, and excellence in the state’s grain sector. Organised by Grain Producers SA, the event celebrates contributions to South Australia’s largest agricultural industry. GPSA CEO Brad Perry said last year’s sold-out event at Adelaide Oval showed the strength and diversity within the sector. “Whether it’s through innovation, sustainability, or leadership,
Jess Dempster
Oct 9, 20251 min read


Milk Production Falls in Southern States Amid Prolonged Drought
Australia’s national milk production has dropped by more than three per cent since the start of the season in July, with southern states bearing the brunt.
Jess Dempster
Oct 9, 20251 min read


Hunters thought to be source as DNA shows Vic and SA feral pigs stem from NSW
DNA testing has confirmed that feral pigs found in South Australia's Limestone Coast and Victoria's south-west share genetics with populations in New South Wales - leading authourities to believe hunters have illeagally introduced the animlas to these areas.
Jess Dempster
Oct 9, 20251 min read


South Australia Declared Free of Tomato Brown Rugose Virus
South Australia has officially been declared free of the highly contagious tomato brown rugose fruit virus, following an extensive surveillance and testing program across the state’s tomato-growing regions.
Jess Dempster
Oct 9, 20251 min read


Green Sheep Project to drive climate-smart farming
A major new initiative will launch next year to help Australia’s sheep industry adapt to climate change and meet global sustainability standards.
Jess Dempster
Sep 23, 20251 min read


Virtual Reality takes centre stage at Henty Machinery Field Days
Farmers attending the Henty Machinery Field Days this week will be able to experience the future of agriculture through a new virtual reality (VR) display from the NSW Government’s Farms of the Future (FotF) program.
Jess Dempster
Sep 23, 20251 min read


CFA launches statewide 'Get Fire Ready' campaign
Victorians are being urged to take steps to prepare for bushfire season, with the CFA launching its annual 'Get Fire Ready' campaign this October.
Jess Dempster
Sep 23, 20251 min read


Aldi Australia takes out fifth consecutive fresh produce retailer award
Aldi has once again been crowned Australia’s best supermarket for fresh fruit and vegetables, securing the top spot in Canstar Blue’s 2025 Most Satisfied Customers Awards for the fifth consecutive year.
Jess Dempster
Sep 23, 20251 min read


Federal Government backs climate-smart farming
The Albanese Labor Government is investing over $16 million to support climate-smart farming initiatives across the country.
Jess Dempster
Sep 23, 20251 min read


Safe Work Australia launches national safety campaign
Safe Work Australia is urging all workplaces to commit to safer practices as National Safe Work Month begins next week.
Jess Dempster
Sep 23, 20251 min read
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