Local advocacy group Grain Producers SA has informed growers of its decision to withdraw its membership from national body Grain Producers Australia - citing a lack of "necessary progress".

Australia’s horticulture sector has achieved its highest production value ever, reaching $18.4 billion for 2024–25, up 6 per cent on the previous year, according to the latest Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook.

Australia’s red meat sector is seeking clarity after the United States flagged a new 15 per cent global tariff following a Supreme Court ruling on emergency powers.

Grain Producers Australia will continue advocating for reform of the nation’s grains levy system, despite the Federal Agriculture Minister declining to support its proposal in its current form.

The Minns Labor Government has announced an expansion of drought assistance measures as dry conditions continue across southern and western New South Wales.

New food safety standards are being rolled out across New South Wales for berry, leafy vegetable and melon growers.

Fire-affected landholders in Victoria are being urged to prepare properties for potential flash flooding and erosion following recent bushfires.

Data from Meat & Livestock Australia has revealed that Australian beef exports reached record levels in 2025, with total volumes climbing to more than 1.5 million tonnes, up 15 per cent on the previous year.

A new round of emerging leaders from across regional South Australia has been selected to participate in a professional development program aimed at empowering women in agriculture and agribusiness.

Farmers in fire-affected areas are being encouraged to closely monitor farm dams following heavy or prolonged rainfall to protect water quality. Agriculture Victoria says many dams have been contaminated by ash, charcoal and organic debris washed in after fires.

More than 3.5 million dollars will be invested in upgrading Southend Jetty in South Australia’s South East, supporting the region’s rock lobster industry. The 67-year-old jetty is one of the busiest working jetties in the state and plays a vital role in commercial fishing operations near Beachport.

The New South Wales Government has announced an additional $2 million rebate to support the rollout of mandatory electronic identification for sheep and goats, however, NSW Farmers has criticised the package, arguing it does not include ongoing discounts on eID tags themselves, leaving producers to shoulder rising compliance costs.

Agriculture Victoria has issued a strong warning to livestock producers following a Gippsland court case involving the unauthorised tail docking of 192 dairy cows on a property near Tinamba in south-east Victoria.

Meat & Livestock Australia data shows lamb prices reached record levels in 2025, with the Heavy Lamb Indicator peaking at 1,245 cents per kilo carcase weight in August. While the market was frequently described as facing tight supply, MLA analysis suggests overall lamb numbers did not collapse, with production estimated at 610,000 tonnes — just three per cent lower than 2024 and still above 2023 levels.

The National Farmers’ Federation has expressed support for farmers and regional communities affected by a series of natural disasters across the country, including bushfires, flooding and Cyclone Koji.

Agriculture Victoria is urging horse owners to ensure animals are fully included in bushfire and emergency planning as fire danger increases.

A Murrayville farmer has been fined $10,000 and convicted in the Ouyen Magistrates’ Court after pleading guilty to multiple animal cruelty offences. The charges included failing to feed cattle, aggravated cruelty, and failing to comply with a notice under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act.

NSW Farmers is urging shoppers to choose Australian-grown food this Christmas, as farming families continue to face climate extremes and mounting pressures on land and water.

South Australian cattle producers will soon be able to use virtual fencing technology, following amendments to the Animal Welfare Regulations 2012 that legalise its use for cattle management.

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.