A new report from Rabobank suggests Australia’s canola industry could play a significantly larger role in the nation’s future fuel supply, as global energy uncertainty and rising demand for low-emissions fuels reshape international markets.

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator is urging motorists to take extra care on the roads this Easter, following a rise in fatal crashes involving trucks on Australian roads.  

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.

Further funding to support the phase out of live sheep exports by sea will soon be rolled out, with the Federal Government last week announcing successful grant recipients from recent funding rounds.

Victoria’s Country Fire Authority is urging farmers to monitor haystacks closely following a spike in fires linked to recent rainfall. The authority says volunteers have been called out to more than 30 incidents involving haystacks since the start of summer, including several in recent weeks.

Farming groups have cautiously welcomed outcomes from last week’s National Cabinet fuel meeting, while warning urgent action is still needed to secure diesel supplies for agriculture.

Work has officially begun on what Cattle Australia is calling a “once in a generation” review of the Cattle Transaction Levy. A seven-member Committee has been appointed to oversee the process, including five producers from southern, northern, and western regions, and two independent specialists in government systems and research and development.

South Australian producers will receive increased support to manage surging kangaroo numbers, with the State lifting its removal incentive from $5 to $7 a head.

Mallee growers will have the opportunity to hear the latest research and agronomy insights this month, as Mallee Sustainable Farming launches its 2026 Research Update series. Running from late February through to mid-March, the program will deliver nine events across Victoria, South Australia and New South Wales.

The Victorian Farmers Federation has unveiled seven priority areas it wants addressed in the upcoming Victorian State Budget, arguing strategic investment will strengthen agriculture’s role in the state economy.

Mallee growers will have the opportunity to hear the latest research and agronomy insights this month, as Mallee Sustainable Farming launches its 2026 Research Update series.  

A decision is pending on proposed changes to Australia’s grain levy, as industry reserves continue to climb.

New South Wales’ peak farm body says practical fixes are urgently needed to the state’s new firearms laws, warning uncertainty is creating confusion across regional NSW.

Grain Producers SA is calling on all political parties to commit to practical support for the state’s grain industry ahead of the 2026 South Australian election. The organisation has formally provided its election priorities to all major political parties and crossbench representatives several months ago, focusing on drought resilience, infrastructure, biosecurity, chemical access, connectivity, workforce pressures and the protection of productive agricultural land.

NSW Farmers has welcomed a parliamentary vote supporting the establishment of a Royal Commission into water management, describing it as a critical step towards restoring confidence in the system.

Training barriers for forest firefighters in the Green Triangle are set to be reduced under new projects funded through South Australia’s Wood Fibre and Timber Industry Master Plan.

Regional roads in Victoria are continuing to deteriorate, with new figures reported in the Herald Sun revealing potholes have increased by as much as 178 per cent in western parts of the state. Victorian Farmers Federation President Brett Hosking says the worsening road conditions are a serious safety hazard and a significant economic burden for local communities.

Livestock SA has launched a statewide consultation with South Australian sheep and cattle producers on the future of the Sheep and Cattle Industry Funds. The review forms part of a statutory requirement to remake the regulations governing the funds by September 2026 under the Primary Industry Funding Schemes Act.

Grain Producers SA is urging growers and industry members to act quickly, with tickets for the 2025 South Australian Grain Industry Awards close to selling out ahead of the February event at Adelaide Oval.

Rural and remote Australians are being encouraged to make preventative health care a priority as the new year gets underway. The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine said the start of the year presents a natural opportunity to check in on long-term health and follow up on any lingering concerns.