The government's decision to expand the expand the Regional Investment Corporation’s (RIC) remit to support ecological issues - most pressingly the South Australian algal bloom - has been met with criticism.

New data has shown that Australia’s evolving population is creating fresh opportunities for red meat. Consequently, Meat & Livestock Australia have embarked on a mission to better understand how to increase red meat purchases.

The National Farmers Federation has said it is disappointed in yesterday’s release of the 2024 Intergovernmental Agreement on Biosecurity (IGAB) Review Report and the accompanying joint government response, describing the outcome as underwhelming and a missed opportunity to secure Australia’s biosecurity future. The IGAB defines the roles and responsibilities of governments and sets priority areas for collaboration to minimise the impact of pests and diseases on Australia’s

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has released the latest statistics on livestock slaughtered and red meat production, which - according to Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) - has confirmed a historic period for the red meat sector.

More South Australian businesses will be eligible for algal bloom industry support, with the state government extending and expanding availability of business grants on offer.

Rural Aid has launched a powerful, new fundraising campaign this week to secure the future of rural Australia by supporting the next generation of farmers.

This Tradies National Health Month, Worksafe is urging tradies to think of their body as their most important tool and protect it from pain, strain and injury.

The National Farmers’ Federation has welcomed the Federal Government today releasing the “Feeding Australia: A National Food Security...

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has said the State Government’s new Victorian Transmission Plan looks more like a roadmap for...

A ground-breaking project which turns agricultural waste into regenerative solutions for the future has shown promising outcomes for...

Australia's first-ever case of potato mop-top virus has been confirmed in Tasmania.

Australian Dairy Farmers – the country’s peak representative body for dairy farmers – says it hopes Coles and Woolworths pass a recent 10 cent per litre increase in the price of home brand milk on to dairy farmers.

NSW Government scientific researchers have partnered with Danone, Fonterra, Nestle, and the New Zealand Ag Emissions Centre to develop a...

The Albanese Labor Government is today kicking off the development of a new national food security strategy, with consultation opening on...

Speaking with FlowFM as part of National Science Week, Dr Brianna Le Busque joined Jess on the Country Viewpoint program to talk about her life and work as an environmental psychology scientist and a shark expert.

A world-first, biodegradable vaccine to protect livestock from foot and mouth disease (FMD) has been developed.

Another dairy giant has thrown their hat in the ring to acquire Fonterra’s assets, with Australia’s competition watchdog starting an investigation into a joint bid by Bega and Dutch-based multinational company FrieslandCampina NV. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is currently seeking feedback from dairy farmers and processors on whether the sale would reduce competition in sourcing raw milk, supplying processing services, and wholesaling dairy products.

The South Australian and New South Wales governments have signed a deal which will see up to 290 kilometres of new wild dog fencing built along the SA/NSW border. The Dog Fence Board of South Australia will lead the design and construction of the new section and assume responsibility for its maintenance. Costings of the new section have yet to be revealed.  

In the wake of last month’s AFL Drought Support Match, $115,000 has been raised for the Rural Business Support Relief Fund, which will go directly toward assisting drought-impacted farmers across South Australia.

Last week, several Federal MPs paid a visit to farmers in south-west Victoria to learn about the challenges they're facing sustaining their families and communities amid the worst drought in memory.