A bottle of vintage port, a soil sample, a bar of Palmolive Gold soap, a pair of pantyhose, and a collection of newspapers, pamphlets and university materials all dated from the year 1976, were among some of the 50 items resurfaced from a time capsule buried at Adelaide University's Roseworthy Campus over 5 decades ago. The capsule was unearthed during a special event held at the regional campus on Saturday October 17, attended by Roseworthy staff, students, alumni and commu

Regional leaders in the Riverina and Murray districts are calling on the Federal Government to end further water buybacks, warning that reduced water availability is affecting jobs and economic confidence across Basin communities.

A program connecting Australian Defence Force veterans with grain harvest jobs is looking to expand its reach as workforce shortages put pressure on the industry ahead of this year's harvest.

A new survey of just over 500 Aussie children has revealed a growing disconnect between kids and an understanding of where their food a comes from, a trend Australian education advocate and author Simone Kain says should be a wake-up call for greater food and fibre education.

Just over two years on from launching a unique and educational agritourism venture on her family's dairy farm, South Australian dairy farmer and former teacher Narelle Zanker has been named the National Winner of the 2026 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award. Learn more about her story and where she plans to take it next as she catches up with FlowFM's Country Viewpoint host Jessica Dempster.

Grain Producers Australia and Operation Grain Harvest Assist are again recruiting former Australian Defence Force members to work on grain farms during the 2026 harvest.

The National Farmers’ Federation says a three-month processing timeframe for Working Holiday Maker visas will leave farmers struggling to secure workers ahead of harvest.

Located in the heart of Victoria’s Mallee region, the town of Birchip has a population of just over 700 people but now features one of the most compelling local stories on the silo art trail. Hear GrainCorp's Kyle Docherty share the story behind the mural with FlowFM's Jessica Dempster here.

Australian wool production is forecast to fall slightly in the coming season, despite improving seasonal conditions and a strong rebound in producer confidence.

When Queensland mum and former beef industry worker Angela Kettle went looking for a book about female farmers to help teach her young daughter about the world of agriculture, she was shocked by the lack of options. Motivated to help close this gap in children's literature, Ange decided to take matters into her own hands and Female Farm Tales was born - Australia's first picture book series celebrating the women who help feed and clothe the nation.

Australian agriculture has reached a farmgate output value of $101.4 billion, passing the National Farmers’ Federation’s $100 billion target four years ahead of schedule.

Farmers and rural politicians in New South Wales are condemning the State Government’s firearm buyback scheme, arguing law-abiding gun owners are being unfairly punished and will not receive adequate compensation for firearms they are required to surrender.

South Australia’s grain producers are set to have a stronger voice on national agricultural policy, following a new agreement between GrainGrowers and Grain Producers SA.

The Federal Government has said it will implement all eight recommendations from the second review of Australia’s Dairy Code, aimed at improving fairness and transparency between dairy farmers and processors.

The National Farmers’ Federation is calling for urgent Federal Government funding to keep the national wild dog management program operating beyond September.

The Victorian Farmers Federation says the latest Parliamentary Inquiry into the state's 2026 summer bushfires must lead to action, warning farmers cannot afford another review without meaningful change.

As National Farm Safety Week draws to a close for 2026, FarmSafe Australia is urging farmers to continue prioritising safety year-round, with this year’s campaign shining a spotlight on the role every individual plays in setting safer standards on-farm. Speaking with FlowFM's Jessica Dempster on the Country Viewpoint, FarmSafe Australia Chair Felicity Richards said the response to the campaign had been extremely positive, with the message resonating across the agricultural

Australia's grain industry is seeking answers after crop protection giant Syngenta announced it will stop supplying paraquat-containing products in Australia and New Zealand, citing commercial reasons for the decision.

A new national farm safety report has reinforced calls for greater action to reduce deaths and serious injuries across Australian agriculture.

New Zealand agritech company Halter has become the first virtual fencing provider approved to operate in South Australia, with the company saying the decision will give beef and dairy producers access to a new way of managing livestock and grazing. FlowFM's Jessica Dempster caught up with Halter's Australian Strategic Relations Lead, David Nation, to learn more about the technology and what doors it could open for the state's cattle producers moving forward.