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.

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.