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NSW Scientists Lead $34 Million Push Against Soil-borne Crop Diseases
In New South Wales, scientists from the state government's Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development are leading major national research projects aimed at tackling soil-borne crop diseases that cost Australian grain growers more than 1.7 billion dollars annually.
Dan Crouch
May 111 min read


SA Road Toll Highest per Capita in Early 2026
More people died on South Australian roads per capita than any other state in the first three months of 2026, leaving the state well off-track to meet its road safety targets, new analysis from the RAA reveals.
Dan Crouch
Apr 301 min read


Rural Aid Warns Mounting Pressure On Farmer Wellbeing
Regional charity Rural Aid is warning of mounting mental health pressures across rural Australia, as conflict in the Middle East continues to disrupt global fuel and fertiliser supplies.
Jess Dempster
Apr 231 min read


Grassroots Organisation Helping Bridge Education Divide for Regional Students
A national charity supporting rural and regional students says Australia’s persistent education divide is continuing to create major barriers for young people pursuing further study after school.
Jess Dempster
Mar 302 min read


Applications Closing Soon for Livestock Industry Fund Projects
South Australian livestock producers and industry groups are being urged to act quickly, with applications for key industry funding programs closing later this month.
Jess Dempster
Mar 181 min read


$20 Million Boost for WA Sheep Industry Transition
Western Australian sheep producers and processors are set to receive $20 million in the first round of the Supply Chain Capacity Program grants.
Jess Dempster
Feb 251 min read


A New Report from Rabobank Says Value and Convenience Driving Foodservice Growth
A new report from Rabobank says Australians are returning to restaurants and takeaway outlets, with a stronger focus on value, convenience, and frequency.
Jess Dempster
Feb 241 min read


Fruit fly reminder for Tour Down Under travellers
With increased travel expected during the Tour Down Under, the Department of Primary Industries and Regions is reminding people heading into South Australia and the Riverland not to bring restricted fruit and vegetables across quarantine boundaries.
Jess Dempster
Jan 191 min read


Pakistan opens market to Australian GM canola
Australian producers of genetically modified (GM) canola will now have access to a key export market in Pakistan, following ongoing lobbying and market support from the Australian government.
Jess Dempster
Nov 11, 20251 min read


NFF Calls for Common-Sense Farm Safety Laws
The National Farmers’ Federation has called for a practical and flexible approach to Australia’s Model Work Health and Safety laws, which are currently under national review.
Jess Dempster
Nov 3, 20251 min read


National Nutrition Survey Reveals Women Missing Out on Key Nutrients
A new report from the Australian Bureau of Statistics has uncovered a significant gender nutrition gap, with Australian women falling short on key nutrients due to lower red meat consumption. - particularly iron, zinc, and protein.
Jess Dempster
Sep 23, 20251 min read


Global issues debated at BeefEx as government officials weigh-in
Australia’s record-breaking lot feeding sector hosted both sides of government at its premier conference BeefEx, hosted by the peak...
Flow Australia
Oct 27, 20242 min read


Activists take Murray engineering project to court
A controversial project to engineer water flows into a Murray River floodplain has hit a retaining wall following an environmental...
Flow Australia
Oct 9, 20242 min read


Royal Connection to Urana, NSW, sparks invitation to their royaI highnesses to visit the Frederick fox lvo hat exhibition -The boy from the Australian bush at buckingham palace
The Urana Progress Association has invited HRH King Charles III and Queen Camilla to visit the Urana Courthouse Museum, New South Wales,...
Flow Australia
Sep 23, 20241 min read


Plum market as trade deal reached with Vietnam
Producers have welcomed the reopening of the Vietnamese market to Aussie plums with a two-way agreement to include Vietnamese...
Flow Australia
Sep 10, 20242 min read


'Everyone knows someone': calls to expose rural DV risk
The NSW Country Women's Association is calling for tougher action on domestic violence, with a focus on the greater risks faced by women...
Flow Australia
Sep 1, 20242 min read


GPSA’s new Director brings a wealth of experience
The Grain Producers South Australia (GPSA) Board has been bolstered by the appointment of experienced agricultural Director Julie Bird....
Flow Australia
Aug 18, 20242 min read


Childcare desert sucking the life out of regional towns
Psychologist Tegan Podubinski knows her regional city needs more mental health support but she and other essential workers need the...
Flow Australia
Jul 28, 20244 min read


Woolies denies sending spy after farmers oust employee
A Woolworths employee has been removed from a farming conference after being accused of spying on producers. Farmers have accused a...
Flow Australia
Jul 24, 20242 min read


Rates rort hurting farmers
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has laid bare the ineffectiveness of the Victorian Government’s local government rate capping...
Flow Australia
Jul 19, 20242 min read
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