The Federal Government has announced new support for farmers and fresh food suppliers through a national training program focused on the mandatory Food and Grocery Code of Conduct.

Agriculture Victoria is reminding farmers and contractors using drones for aerial spraying to ensure they comply with licensing and safety requirements.

Australia’s peak farming groups are warning proposed changes to Capital Gains Tax could create unintended consequences for family farm succession and long-term business viability.

Australia’s avocado industry has launched a new campaign encouraging shoppers to handle avocados more carefully in supermarkets to reduce bruising and food waste.

A new report from Rabobank says expanding Australia’s domestic canola crushing capacity will be critical to growing the nation’s oilseed industry over the next decade.

Rural Aid is encouraging Australians to support farming communities during National Volunteer Week by taking part in recovery events across regional Australia.

New research released by AgriFutures Australia has found poor and inconsistent internet and mobile coverage across farming regions is limiting productivity and increasing safety risks on Australian farms.

Agriculture Victoria is reminding poultry owners not to feed avocados to ducks after a sudden death incident in the state’s south-west triggered an emergency disease investigation.

Increasing reports of Australian plague locust activity are emerging across South Australia, raising concerns for growers with newly sown crops.

Victoria’s Country Fire Authority has welcomed a significant funding injection aimed at strengthening frontline emergency response. The State Government has committed more than 148 million dollars toward new vehicles, upgraded stations and improved equipment over the next decade.

The Australian Electoral Commission is encouraging voters in the Farrer electorate to plan ahead for the upcoming by-election, with a focus on reducing unnecessary travel.

Australia’s horticulture sector is calling on major supermarkets to respond more quickly to price increase requests, as fuel and freight costs continue to rise.

Australia’s vegetable industry is urging supply chain partners to act in good faith, as rising input costs linked to the Middle East conflict place growers under increasing pressure.

Agriculture Victoria is expanding support for the state’s beekeepers, appointing two new bee biosecurity officers in Bendigo and Attwood.

The Rural Doctors’ Association of South Australia has welcomed a proposed $13 million medical training investment in Mount Gambier, but warns infrastructure alone will not fix workforce shortages.

A new South Australian pilot project is investigating safe and practical solutions for growing stockpiles of treated vineyard posts.

Agriculture Victoria is urging farmers across the state to take extra care of livestock as summer temperatures continue to climb. The department says the recent heat has increased the risk of heat stress, which can severely affect both animal welfare and farm productivity.

A new $16 million Forestry Centre of Excellence has officially opened in Mount Gambier, marking a significant investment in South Australia’s forest and timber industries.

The Victorian Farmers Federation has raised concerns that agriculture has been largely overlooked in the 2026 Basin Plan Review Discussion Paper released by the Murray–Darling Basin Authority.

Agriculture Victoria is inviting farmers to register for a free six-week online farm business program designed to strengthen resilience and risk management skills.