South Australian producers will receive increased support to manage surging kangaroo numbers, with the State lifting its removal incentive from $5 to $7 a head.

Farmers and rural families battling unreliable mobile coverage are being urged to keep lodging formal complaints, as new data highlights the scale of the issue.

A decision is pending on proposed changes to Australia’s grain levy, as industry reserves continue to climb.

NSW Farmers has criticised the state government’s approach to feral pig control, saying recent culling efforts amount to little more than “bits of bacon” as pig numbers surge across regional New South Wales. The criticism follows reports that just over 53,000 feral pigs were culled by authorities in the past year — a figure NSW Farmers says barely dents a population estimated by farmers to be in the tens of millions.

Livestock producers in fire-affected parts of Victoria are reporting a spike in wild dog attacks, with bushfires having destroyed critical farm infrastructure designed to keep predators out.

A new report by Rabobank has revealed that geopolitics remains the dominant risk facing Australian agriculture in 2026. The bank’s Australia Agribusiness Outlook 2026 says fast-changing trade rules, shipping disruptions and global conflict are likely to keep commodity markets volatile in the year ahead.

The Federal Government is working to strengthen existing voluntary arrangements for plant-based food labelling to support clearer consumer choice.

The Federal Government has announced an independent review of the Horticulture Code of Conduct, as Australia’s horticulture industry continues to grow in value and complexity. The review will be led by Mr Chris Leptos AO and will examine whether the Code remains fit-for-purpose nearly a decade after its last review.

NSW Farmers is warning family farms are being hit with significant new land tax bills after diversifying into farmgate sales and agritourism experiences.   The organisation says reports are increasing of producers being charged up to three hundred thousand dollars in land tax for activities such as cellar doors, fruit stalls and pick-your-own operations.

The first contingent of firefighters from New South Wales has returned home after assisting Victorian communities affected by recent bushfires.

In the midst of Victoria’s ongoing fire emergency, the Country Fire Authority has rejected claims that its funding has been reduced and that volunteers and brigades were not aptly prepared for this year’s fire season.

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.