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.

Australian milk production is forecast to fall again this season, as ongoing feed shortages and a smaller milking herd in drought-affected areas continue to impact - Rabobank says in newly-released research.

Mainland states are moving to safeguard their potato crops as detections of potato mop-top virus across Tasmania continue to grow.

Rural Aid is stepping up efforts to assist beekeepers and other primary producers as Varroa mite  continues to spread across parts of Australia.

The 2025 National Drought Forum has officially opened today in Gawler, South Australia, bringing together government representatives, industry bodies, and community groups to shape Australia’s future drought strategy.

An additional two extra seed lines have tested positive for Potato Mop-Top Virus in Tasmania, bringing the total number of confirmed sites of concern in the state to eight.

Beekeepers across South Australia are being urged to inspect their hives regularly and report any suspicious symptoms to PIRSA, following varroa mite being detected in the state for the first time.

Australia’s beef industry is on track to break production records in 2025, according to the latest data from Meat & Livestock Australia.

Australian growers will soon be able to export the country’s world-class apples to Canada, following negotiations between the Australian and Canadian governments to improve market access.

The Victorian Farmers Federation last week expressed deep disappointment at the recent passing of the VicGrid Bill through the Legislative Council.