A representative group of dairy farmers in Victoria have spoken up against the state government’s move to dismantle Dairy Food Safety Victoria (DFSV) and replace it with the new Safe Food Victoria.

Applications for next year’s Agrifutures Rural Women’s Award are now open, encouraging women with bold ideas and a drive to create positive change in rural and regional Australia to apply.

Australian milk production is forecast to fall again this season, as ongoing feed shortages and a smaller milking herd in drought-affected areas continue to impact - Rabobank says in newly-released research.

A new research initiative exploring how increased access to fresh fruit and vegetables may contribute to healthier pregnancies for mothers and their babies has been announced.

Agriculture Victoria is hosting a series of workshops across Victoria to help producers make informed decisions around this season’s fodder production.

South Australians are being encouraged to support the state’s seafood industry amid the ongoing algal bloom crisis through a new advertising campaign released by the state government.

Mainland states are moving to safeguard their potato crops as detections of potato mop-top virus across Tasmania continue to grow.

The 2025 National Drought Forum opened yesterday in Gawler, South Australia, bringing together leaders from government, industry, and the not-for-profit sector to tackle the growing challenges of drought.

In South Australia, the Federal and state governments are accelerating co-ordinated beach clean up patrols across coastal regions to help councils keep their shorelines clean amid the ongoing algal bloom.

This Rural Road Safety Month, the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator  is calling on all road users to look out for one another and take extra care on remote and regional roads

Rural Aid is stepping up efforts to assist beekeepers and other primary producers as Varroa mite  continues to spread across parts of Australia.

An additional two extra seed lines have tested positive for Potato Mop-Top Virus in Tasmania, bringing the total number of confirmed sites of concern in the state to eight.

This Women’s Health Week, the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine is advocating for better access to healthcare for rural, remote, and First Nations women.

Beekeepers across South Australia are being urged to inspect their hives regularly and report any suspicious symptoms to PIRSA, following varroa mite being detected in the state for the first time.

Farmers in New South Wales can now claim rebates on agricultural drones, with the State Government expanding its safety rebate scheme to improve work health and safety on farms.

A new $1.3 million program is underway to support Eyre Peninsula farmers in boosting agricultural growth while adopting more sustainable practices.

A recent study by ANZ suggests that Australia’s farm dog workforce adds around $3 billion a year to the Australian economy.

Australia’s beef industry is on track to break production records in 2025, according to the latest data from Meat & Livestock Australia.

Regional communities in South Australia are being encouraged to apply for funding through the latest round of the Malinauskas Government’s $5 million Enabling Infrastructure Program, with grants up to $1 million available for shovel-ready projects.

The arrival of local government rates notices across Victoria has farmers on edge as the  Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund Tax (ESVF) begins hitting the pockets of Victorian homeowners.