A national industry working group is progressing a coordinated response to the challenges and restrictions arising from this year’s outbreak of Potato mop-top virus in Tasmania.

As part of this year’s National Ag Day celebrations (Friday, November 21), President of the National Farmers Federation Hamish McIntyre joined Jess Dempster on FlowFM’s Country Viewpoint to talk about the importance of the day and reflect on the year that was in the agricultural industry for 2025.

With harvest and silage operations now at their busiest across Victoria, the Victorian Farmers Federation is urging all road users to exercise patience and caution around slow-moving and oversized agricultural machinery.

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has expressed concerns about the Victorian Government’s planning priorities, following the announcement of a proposed $300 million hot chip processing facility near Horsham - VFF President Brett Hosking told FlowFM in their most recent catch-up.

Potato growers and industry representatives from across Australia have provided their views on the national approach to managing Potato mop-top virus (PMTV), following a major government–industry meeting in Melbourne convened by AUSVEG on Tuesday.

A broad cross-section of Australia’s potato industry has met in Melbourne to discuss the national response to Potato mop-top virus (PMTV). More than 50 growers, industry bodies and state and federal biosecurity representatives will consider concerns arising since the virus was detected in Tasmania earlier this year.

Dairy farmers have strongly criticised the federal government’s announcement of renewed water buybacks in the Murray-Darling Basin, warning the move could damage production, threaten jobs, and limit consumer choice.

Australian grain growers are being asked to help shape the future of on-farm automation, with Grain Producers Australia launching its 2025 Autonomous Farm Machinery Survey.

Following a national consultation with growers, GrainGrowers is preparing a proposal on the future of the grain levy system and the performance of the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC). The consultation, held between September and mid-October, sought feedback on research priorities, levy settings and governance.

Victoria is boosting its defences against H5N1 bird flu with one point seven million dollars in new federal funding as part of a one hundred million dollar national biosecurity package. The funding will equip Victoria with rapid testing tools, decontamination trailers and field response equipment to strengthen emergency preparedness.

A team of five shearers in Southern New South Wales has set a new world record by shearing 2,301 Merino lambs over the course of eight hours.

A New South Wales shearer has made history by becoming the first woman to shear more than 500 Merino lambs in a single day, securing herself not her first - but second world record.

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.

Australian blueberry growers are set to benefit from a new trade agreement with Vietnam, valued at approximately $22 million over five years.

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.

A new national strategy aimed at strengthening Australia’s sheep industry has been launched, with producers invited to help shape the direction of the sector.

The South Australian Grain Industry Awards will return to Adelaide Oval on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, following strong support for the inaugural event held earlier this year.

Biosecurity Tasmania has now confirmed nine sites of concern in connection with the ongoing detection of Potato Mop-Top Virus (PMTV), as tracing activities intensify.

Grain producers across Australia are reminding the public not to enter private farmland during the canola flowering season.

A new national project is underway to develop macadamia trees that are better suited to Australian growing conditions with the aim of improving nut quality, increasing yields and reducing the time to harvest.