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.

As National Farm Safety Week gets underway, Farmsafe Australia has launched its 2026 Safer Farms Report alongside a national campaign encouraging every person in agriculture to recognise the influence they have on the people around them.

Australia's horticulture industry is being urged to start planning for a future where reliable crop pollination can no longer be taken for granted, as the continued spread of Varroa mite forces growers and beekeepers to rethink how pollination services will be delivered. National Farmers' Federation Horticulture Council executive officer Richard Shannon joined FlowFM's Jessica Dempster on The Country Viewpoint to discuss the developing situation and future plans.

Australia's competition watchdog has clarified how free-range poultry products can be labelled as producers strengthen biosecurity measures against the H5 bird flu strain.

Southern Australia's grassfed cattle producers are being encouraged to have their say as the national review of the Cattle Transaction Levy continues.

The Federal Government has introduced new legislation aimed at strengthening Australia's wine industry, with reforms designed to improve fairness between grape growers and winemakers.

The Victorian Farmers Federation is calling on the Murray-Darling Basin Authority to release its recommendations from the Basin Plan review process, saying communities deserve more than a summary of consultation feedback.

New figures show Australian farmers are facing growing mental health pressures while access to support services continues to lag behind the broader community.

Australia's response to the detection of the deadly H5N1 avian influenza strain has intensified, after authorities confirmed a second wild bird in Western Australia tested positive for the virus. Farmers are being encouraged to review biosecurity plans, ensure staff and visitors understand their responsibilities, and report any unusual illness or deaths among birds or animals to the appropriate authorities.

The race for South Australia's Agricultural Town of the Year title has narrowed to ten finalists following a statewide public vote.

Australia has recorded its first detection of the highly pathogenic H5 strain of avian influenza, with testing confirming the virus in a brown skua found in Western Australia.

The Federal Government is stepping up its biosecurity response, investing up to one million dollars to help Indonesia manage an outbreak of lumpy skin disease in livestock in Bali.

In dairy news, Australian Dairy Farmers says increasing complexity in milk pricing is making it harder for producers to compare processor offers ahead of new season contracts.

Following a record year in 2025-26, ABARES is forecasting the value of agricultural production to fall by 5 per cent to $98.3 billion in 2026-27, or $104.5 billion when fisheries and forestry are included.

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

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.