Authorities in South Australia and Victoria are urging producers to remain alert as Australian plague locust activity increases following widespread summer rainfall.

The Victorian Farmers Federation has welcomed the State Government’s decision not to cap firearm ownership by primary producers as part of a broader overhaul of the state’s gun laws. The changes follow the Rapid Review into Victoria’s Firearm Laws, which led the Government to accept 15 of 16 recommendations aimed at strengthening regulation and community safety.

New South Wales regional councils are calling for urgent government investment in council-run childcare services following a parliamentary inquiry into the early childhood education sector.

Grain producers across Australia have welcomed the approval of an emergency permit allowing access to stronger zinc phosphide mouse bait as mouse pressure intensifies across key cropping regions.

The Australian Electoral Commission says the formal declaration of the Farrer by-election result is unlikely to occur until late May, with early counting indicating One Nation candidate David Farley has secured the seat.

The Federal Government has launched a new three-million-dollar sustainability initiative aimed at helping Australia’s sheep producers improve climate resilience and on-farm environmental performance.

The Victorian Farmers Federation says regional Victoria has been left wanting following this year’s State Budget, warning key funding gaps remain and major policy questions are still unresolved.

Concerns are being raised that new road repair funding in Victoria will do little to address the worsening condition of regional transport networks. The Victorian Farmers Federation says the state government’s one-billion-dollar commitment largely keeps pace with inflation rather than tackling a growing maintenance backlog.

A recent fire at a Victorian refinery has renewed concerns about Australia’s fuel security, with Grain Producers Australia warning it highlights ongoing exposure in key supply chains.

Nominations have officially opened for South Australia’s 2026 Agricultural Town of the Year, with regional communities encouraged to put themselves forward for the state’s top honour.

Grain producers across South Australia are being urged to monitor mouse activity closely, as populations rise ahead of the 2026 seeding program.

Young wool industry professional Shannon Donoghue joined Jess Dempster on FlowFM's Country Viewpoint to share some behind-the-scenes insights into life in the sector.

Naracoorte agronomist Olivia Veronese joins FlowFM's Jessica Dempster to share insights into life as an agronomist and how she got her start in the industry.

The Coalition has launched a new online platform to track fuel shortages across regional Australia. The website, nofuelhere.com.au, allows users to report local supply issues and provides a direct line of contact to their local members of parliament.

The Federal Government has commissioned a National Food Supply Chain Assessment, as it responds to growing concerns over the impact of the Middle East conflict on Australia’s agricultural systems. The review forms part of the National Food Security Strategy and will examine vulnerabilities across key supply chains.

For residents of Coober Pedy, accessing fresh, quality meat has been a bit of a challenge recently. But thanks to a community-driven initiative, help is on the way.

Australia’s vegetable industry is urging supply chain partners to act in good faith, as rising input costs linked to the Middle East conflict place growers under increasing pressure.

Australia’s agriculture sector is on track to surpass the $100 billion production milestone, four years ahead of the National Farmers Federation’s 2030 target.

Australia’s red meat sector is seeking clarity after the United States flagged a new 15 per cent global tariff following a Supreme Court ruling on emergency powers.

For residents of Coober Pedy, accessing fresh, quality meat has been a bit of a challenge recently. But thanks to a community-driven initiative, help is on the way.