This National Water Week, the New South Wales Irrigators’ Council is highlighting the connection between farmers’ access to water and Australia’s food and fibre production, warning that reduced access to productive water and rising charges put both farmers and consumers at risk.

The National Farmers’ Federation has welcomed new telecommunications legislation requiring outdoor mobile coverage for customers wherever they can see the sky, but says further reforms are needed to improve regional reliability.

The Coalition is moving to ban further permanent Murray-Darling Basin water buybacks, while launching a taskforce to investigate new water storage and infrastructure projects.

AUSVEG has launched a campaign encouraging consumers to check country-of-origin labels and choose Australian-grown vegetables when buying frozen and canned products.

Grain Producers SA is calling on growers and the wider community to help build the soundtrack for what could be a record South Australian grain harvest, with nominations now open for the 2026 Harvest 100.

The Victorian Farmers Federation has launched a five-point election platform ahead of the Victorian election in November, calling for action on roads, land use, emergency services, energy and pest control.

The CFA is urging farmers in western and north-west Victoria to be vigilant as haymaking gets underway, warning of the risk of haystack fires.

New research from Rabobank shows Australian table grape exports have recorded stronger values despite a smaller, weather-affected crop in 2025-26.

Grain Producers Australia has welcomed a new priority pathway for urgent Working Holiday Maker visa cases, but says growers need clear information and enough time to use it as harvest gets under way.

Grain Producers Australia is seeking grower feedback ahead of new workplace exposure limits for grain dust, which will come into effect during this year's harvest.

Improved seasonal conditions and stronger wool and livestock prices are restoring confidence among woolgrowers after two difficult seasons.

The Victorian Farmers Federation says a pause on compulsory land acquisitions for the Western Renewables Link should lead to a broader rethink of Victoria’s transmission rollout, including VNI West.

A New South Wales business has been fined $375,000 after a worker suffered serious injuries while using a grain mill to prepare cattle feed.

Farmers are warning delays to Working Holiday Maker visas could leave regional businesses short of workers ahead of harvest.

Australian wool production is forecast to fall slightly in the coming season, despite improving seasonal conditions and a strong rebound in producer confidence.

Rural community organisations across Australia are invited to apply for funding to upgrade their local hall and community hub facilities through Rabobank’s Rural Community Hub Program.

South Australia’s grain production estimate has risen to 9.8 million tonnes following above-average autumn and early winter rainfall.

GrainGrowers’ 2026 State of the Australian Grain Industry Report has revealed that average Australian grain production has increased by 45% over the past five years, reaching 64 million tonnes in 2025-26.

The Victorian Farmers Federation is seeking feedback from farmers and regional communities through its second annual State of the State survey.

NSW Farmers says a parliamentary inquiry has confirmed long-held concerns about the rollout of Renewable Energy Zones, after concluding the transition has caused what it describes as "avoidable harm" to regional communities.