South Australian authorities have confirmed a new detection of varroa mite in a beehive near Salt Creek on the Limestone Coast. The detection was reported by a local beekeeper conducting routine surveillance, with laboratory analysis by the South Australian Research and Development Institute confirming the pest.

A new National Schools Food and Fibre Education Strategy has been launched, bringing together 15 rural research and development corporations to improve the way Australian students learn about food and fibre production.

NSW Farmers is urging rural communities to prioritise mental health as drought in the state’s south and west and ongoing flood recovery along the coast place pressure on farming families. The organisation says worsening land-use conflicts are adding further strain.

South Australian grain growers are being urged to stay alert for increasing mouse activity as numbers continue to rise across key farming regions.

Elders has officially completed its $475 million acquisition of Delta Agribusiness, following the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s decision not to oppose the deal.

A new report by Rabobank has predicted that global beef trade will continue to grow over the next five years, driven by strong Asian demand and expanding South American exports.

The Australian beef industry has set a global benchmark in sustainability, releasing its 2025 Annual Update under the Australian Beef Sustainability Framework. The report shows record-breaking environmental progress, strong export performance, and a clear roadmap for future resilience.

Farmers are calling for stronger Right to Repair laws to give them fairer access to fix their own machinery, reduce costly delays, and protect productivity during busy seasons.

A representative farming group has called for a “realistic” approach to egg production, saying all three systems - cage, barn, and free-range - must remain on supermarket shelves to guarantee supply and affordability. 

As Rural Road Safety Month draws to a close for another year, the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator is reminding people to share the road responsibly year-round as crashes in regional areas remain far too common.

The Country Women’s Association of New South Wales is inviting women across the state and in the ACT to take part in its Annual Women’s Survey, an initiative designed to strengthen advocacy efforts by collecting real data on the issues affecting women in rural, regional and urban communities.

Twelve rural community hubs across Australia will each receive $10,000 as part of Rbaobank's inaugural Rabo Community Hub Program, designed to support and upgrade vital local facilities.

DNA testing has confirmed that feral pigs found in South Australia's Limestone Coast and Victoria's south-west share genetics with populations in New South Wales - leading authourities to believe hunters have illeagally introduced the animlas to these areas.

Biosecurity Tasmania has now confirmed nine sites of concern in connection with the ongoing detection of Potato Mop-Top Virus (PMTV), as tracing activities intensify.

Livestock owners across South Australia are being reminded to register for a Property Identification Code, or PIC, to support the state’s livestock traceability system and safeguard agriculture from disease outbreaks.

New data from Meat & Livestock Australia shows Australia’s saleyards are busier than ever, with livestock throughput rising significantly over the past financial year.

Entries are now open for the 2026 Feedlot of the Year competition.

Australian milk production is forecast to fall again this season, as ongoing feed shortages and a smaller milking herd in drought-affected areas continue to impact - Rabobank says in newly-released research.

South Australians are being encouraged to support the state’s seafood industry amid the ongoing algal bloom crisis through a new advertising campaign released by the state government.

In South Australia, the Federal and state governments are accelerating co-ordinated beach clean up patrols across coastal regions to help councils keep their shorelines clean amid the ongoing algal bloom.