South Australian producers are being urged to take extra care during summer weed spraying, as compliance officers from the Department of Primary Industries and Regions prepare to monitor chemical use across the state.

The Mallee town of Lameroo has been named the winner of the 2025 Agricultural Town of the Year Award, a recognition that reflects the region’s thriving industries, strong community spirit, and innovative initiatives. Speaking with Jess from the Country Viewpoint on FlowFM abut the achievement, Lameroo local, business owner and community volunteer, Nicole McMahon, described the accolade as a great source of pride for the entire community.

Meat & Livestock Australia, in partnership with The Gourmet Goat Lady – a NSW business specialising in premium goatmeat products - has completed a successful proof-of-concept project to develop Australia’s first commercially approved goat salami. The initiative responds to growing consumer demand for premium deli meats and pork-free smallgoods, and was funded through the MLA Donor Company. The project secured NSW Food Authority approval confirming that salami can be produced

Australia’s vegetable industry has launched a coordinated national effort to lift vegetable consumption, with Hort Innovation and AUSVEG unveiling the Plus One Serve by 2030 program.

The National Farmers’ Federation says regional worker shortages are threatening the productivity and long-term sustainability of Australian agriculture, with a new report warning that workforce gaps must be urgently addressed to secure the sector’s future.

A team of five shearers in Southern New South Wales has set a new world record by shearing 2,301 Merino lambs over the course of eight hours.

Streaky Bay was abuzz over the weekend as thousands turned out for the annual Rodeo by the Sea, held on Saturday, October 18.

Australian blueberry growers are set to benefit from a new trade agreement with Vietnam, valued at approximately $22 million over five years.

Australia’s national milk production has dropped by more than three per cent since the start of the season in July, with southern states bearing the brunt.

Farmers attending the Henty Machinery Field Days this week will be able to experience the future of agriculture through a new virtual reality (VR) display from the NSW Government’s Farms of the Future (FotF) program.

Victorians are being urged to take steps to prepare for bushfire season, with the CFA launching its annual 'Get Fire Ready' campaign this October.

Farmers have voiced strong frustration over the federal government’s lack of action to improve regional mobile coverage, following its long-awaited response to the 2024 Regional Telecommunications Review.

Grain producers across Australia are reminding the public not to enter private farmland during the canola flowering season.

The 2025 National Drought Forum opened yesterday in Gawler, South Australia, bringing together leaders from government, industry, and the not-for-profit sector to tackle the growing challenges of drought.

This Rural Road Safety Month, the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator  is calling on all road users to look out for one another and take extra care on remote and regional roads

An additional two extra seed lines have tested positive for Potato Mop-Top Virus in Tasmania, bringing the total number of confirmed sites of concern in the state to eight.

A new $1.3 million program is underway to support Eyre Peninsula farmers in boosting agricultural growth while adopting more sustainable practices.

The arrival of local government rates notices across Victoria has farmers on edge as the  Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund Tax (ESVF) begins hitting the pockets of Victorian homeowners.

NSW Farmers has welcomed two boosts announced for the bush including a pothole pledge and new funding for drought resilience.

New data has shown that Australia’s evolving population is creating fresh opportunities for red meat. Consequently, Meat & Livestock Australia have embarked on a mission to better understand how to increase red meat purchases.