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Potato mop-top virus: six Infected Premises now confirmed in Tasmania
Response efforts in Tasmania managing the detection of Potato mop-top virus have identified a total of six Infected Premises as of August...
press348
Aug 28, 20252 min read


$43.2 million investment to boost drought resilience across regional NSW
As drought continues to impact regional communities across NSW, the Albanese and Minns Labor Governments will jointly invest $43.2 million to support farmers to strengthen their drought resilience and climate adaptation.
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Aug 28, 20252 min read


Drought support boosted for South Australian farmers
In South Australia, the Malinauskas Government is continuing its drought support with over $1 million in funding for additional fodder deliveries and a free technical advice service for impacted farmers.
press348
Aug 26, 20252 min read


'George the Farmer' educating and inspiring young Aussies during Book Week
Amidst a plethora of very hungry caterpillars, Harry Potters and cats in hats, countless children across the country are donning their flannels, work boots and hats to pay homage to their favourite character, 'George the Farmer' - or his wife Ruby the agronomist - this week in honour of Book Week.
jessdempster
Aug 25, 20253 min read


Second detection of Potato Mop-Top Virus confirmed in Tasmania
A second site in Tasmania has returned a positive result for Potato mop-top virus.
press348
Aug 22, 20252 min read


Government decision to expand RIC scheme funding to support SA algal bloom disaster criticised
The government's decision to expand the expand the Regional Investment Corporation’s (RIC) remit to support ecological issues - most pressingly the South Australian algal bloom - has been met with criticism.
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Aug 20, 20253 min read


More businesses eligible for SA algal bloom financial support
More South Australian businesses will be eligible for algal bloom industry support, with the state government extending and expanding availability of business grants on offer.
press348
Aug 19, 20252 min read


Plan ‘to keep the lights on’ still leaves farmers in the dark, VFF says
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has said the State Government’s new Victorian Transmission Plan looks more like a roadmap for...
press348
Aug 17, 20252 min read


Australia's first-ever case of potato mop-top virus confirmed in Tasmania
Australia's first-ever case of potato mop-top virus has been confirmed in Tasmania.
press348
Aug 14, 20251 min read


Environmental psychologist, Dr Brianna Le Busque, breaks down the truth about shark encounters & fear
Speaking with FlowFM as part of National Science Week, Dr Brianna Le Busque joined Jess on the Country Viewpoint program to talk about her life and work as an environmental psychology scientist and a shark expert.
jessdempster
Aug 12, 20252 min read


Australia Unveils World-First Biodegradable Foot and Mouth Disease Vaccine
A world-first, biodegradable vaccine to protect livestock from foot and mouth disease (FMD) has been developed.
jessdempster
Aug 11, 20252 min read


AFL Drought Support Match raises much needed funds for farmers
In the wake of last month’s AFL Drought Support Match, $115,000 has been raised for the Rural Business Support Relief Fund, which will go directly toward assisting drought-impacted farmers across South Australia.
jessdempster
Aug 11, 20252 min read


Federal Leaders hear from drought-hit dairy farmers
Last week, several Federal MPs paid a visit to farmers in south-west Victoria to learn about the challenges they're facing sustaining their families and communities amid the worst drought in memory.
press348
Aug 11, 20252 min read


$76 MILLION IN CLIMATE-SMART SUPPORT FOR FARMERS
In other news, the Albanese Labor Government on Friday announced more than $76 million in funding for 54 projects across the country...
Flow Australia
Jul 22, 20251 min read


Emphasises staying safe ahead of National Farm Safety Week
This week July 20-26 is National Farm Safety Week and Aus Veg, the peak industry body for vegetable, potato and onion growers, has thrown...
Flow Australia
Jul 22, 20252 min read


Drought-affected farmers left high-and-dry waiting for loan scheme response
Australia’s peak farming bodies are demanding urgent action from the Federal Government after it remains yet to respond to two critical...
Flow Australia
Jul 15, 20254 min read


Farmer confidence low amidst climate extremes
New research reveals only two per cent of farmers in NSW expect conditions to improve for their business over the next 12 months as...
Flow Australia
Jul 14, 20251 min read


NSW Farmers gears up for annual conference
Feral animals, regional airlines, farm data and artificial intelligence are just some of the key topics on the agenda as NSW Farmers...
Staff Writers
Jul 7, 20251 min read


SA’s Top 10 agricultural towns revealed
The top 10 towns in the running to be crowned the 2025 South Australian Agricultural Town of the Year have been revealed. From Cummins...
press348
Jul 3, 20252 min read


'Yummy Yummy' Wiggles join national push to get children eating more fruit and veg
Beloved children's entertainers The Wiggles have joined forces with Australia's fresh produce industry in a national campaign to encourage children to eat more fruit and vegetables.
press348
Jun 10, 20252 min read
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