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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.
jessdempster
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.
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


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...
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


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.
press348
Aug 11, 20252 min read


New dashboard launched to capture real time tracking of on-farm fatalities and injuries
The first real-time dashboard for tracking on-farm fatalities and injuries has launched, giving journalists, farm safety advocates, researchers and the farming community early insights into where and how agricultural incidents are occurring.
jessdempster
Aug 4, 20252 min read


Barge solution to reconnect SA’s north-east
In other news, Livestock Australia welcomed the news last week that the Federal and state governments would be delivering further...
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


“Don’t let drought support dry out” – NSW Farmers
NSW Farmers has warned that the Federal Government must not let drought support dry up as conditions continue to deteriorate across south...
Flow Australia
Jul 14, 20252 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
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