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Nutrien Ag Solutions named Australia’s Most Trusted Agribusiness Brand for the first time
Nutrien Ag Solutions has been named Australia’s most trusted agribusiness brand in Roy Morgan’s 2025 Farmer Agribusiness Brand Trust Survey. It’s the first time the company has taken out the top position, also coming first place in the Agribusiness Products and Services category.
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Sep 16, 20251 min read


Victorian AgTech startups awarded for circular farming solutions
In Victoria, the Allan Labor Government is helping agricultural startups find smarter, more sustainable ways to farm – making the industry safer, cutting down on waste, and protecting the environment.
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Sep 16, 20251 min read


Applications open for the 2026 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award
Applications for next year’s Agrifutures Rural Women’s Award are now open, encouraging women with bold ideas and a drive to create positive change in rural and regional Australia to apply.
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Sep 15, 20252 min read


South Australia, New South Wales and Victoria place restrictions on Tasmanian potato exports amid growing mop-top virus situation
Mainland states are moving to safeguard their potato crops as detections of potato mop-top virus across Tasmania continue to grow.
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Sep 9, 20251 min read


National Drought Forum convenes in SA
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.
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Sep 8, 20251 min read


Man’s best friend & Australia’s quiet economic powerhouse
A recent study by ANZ suggests that Australia’s farm dog workforce adds around $3 billion a year to the Australian economy.
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Sep 4, 20251 min read


Record highs as ag, fish and forestry sectors crack $100 billion
Australia’s agriculture, fisheries and forestry production is expected to hit a record combined value of $101.6 billion in 2025-2026, according to the latest ABARES forecasts.
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Sep 1, 20252 min read


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...
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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.
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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.
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Aug 25, 20253 min read


Rural Aid CEO John Warlters on new rural kids campaign and ongoing farm support
As farmers across the country continue to battle drought, floods and financial hardships, Rural Aid has launched a new campaign to help safeguard the next generation of Aussie farmers.
jessdempster
Aug 25, 20252 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.
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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


Financial year 2025 delivers historic highs for Australian beef, lamb and mutton production
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has released the latest statistics on livestock slaughtered and red meat production, which - according to Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) - has confirmed a historic period for the red meat sector.
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Aug 19, 20252 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.
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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...
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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.
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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


New stretch of wild dog fence announced along SA/NSW border
The South Australian and New South Wales governments have signed a deal which will see up to 290 kilometres of new wild dog fencing built along the SA/NSW border.
The Dog Fence Board of South Australia will lead the design and construction of the new section and assume responsibility for its maintenance. Costings of the new section have yet to be revealed.
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.
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Aug 11, 20252 min read
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