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Milk Production Falls in Southern States Amid Prolonged Drought
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.
Jess Dempster
Oct 9, 20251 min read


Virtual Reality takes centre stage at Henty Machinery Field Days
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.
Jess Dempster
Sep 23, 20251 min read


CFA launches statewide 'Get Fire Ready' campaign
Victorians are being urged to take steps to prepare for bushfire season, with the CFA launching its annual 'Get Fire Ready' campaign this October.
Jess Dempster
Sep 23, 20251 min read


Farmers slam Federal response to rural connectivity crisis
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.
press348
Sep 22, 20251 min read


Flowering canola crops out of bounds
Grain producers across Australia are reminding the public not to enter private farmland during the canola flowering season.
press348
Sep 16, 20251 min read


Policy collaboration at the core of Australia’s drought policy
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.
press348
Sep 9, 20251 min read


Share the road and the responsibility this Rural Road Safety Month
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
press348
Sep 8, 20251 min read


Potato Mop-Top Virus Update
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.
press348
Sep 5, 20251 min read


New focus for Eyre Peninsula sustainable ag
A new $1.3 million program is underway to support Eyre Peninsula farmers in boosting agricultural growth while adopting more sustainable practices.
press348
Sep 4, 20251 min read


Fire Services Tax pain emerges as rates notices make rounds
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.
press348
Sep 3, 20251 min read


New funding for NSW road damage & drought resilience
NSW Farmers has welcomed two boosts announced for the bush including a pothole pledge and new funding for drought resilience.
press348
Aug 28, 20252 min read


Changing population creating new red meat opportunities
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.
press348
Aug 20, 20252 min read


Rural Aid launches new campaign to safeguard next generation of Australian farmers
Rural Aid has launched a powerful, new fundraising campaign this week to secure the future of rural Australia by supporting the next generation of farmers.
press348
Aug 19, 20252 min read


Australia Unveils World-First Biodegradable Foot and Mouth Disease Vaccine
A world-first, biodegradable vaccine to protect livestock from foot and mouth disease (FMD) has been developed.
jessdempster
Aug 11, 20252 min read


New beef growth margins show positive signs for NSW beef enterprises
In other news, new beef gross margin budget calculations show that returns from NSW beef enterprises have generally improved since...
Flow Australia
Aug 4, 20252 min read


Super Tax top of farmer’s priorities for new parliament
As the new Federal Parliament sits for the first time this week, the National Farmers’ Federation is urging Senators to reject the...
Flow Australia
Jul 22, 20252 min read


Court crackdown on calve transportation
Agriculture Victoria has highlighted the importance of responsible and ethical livestock transportation after two transporters pleaded...
Flow Australia
Jul 15, 20252 min read


Victorian truck wash closure to leave huge biosecurity gap
The Victorian Farmers Federation says the upcoming closure of a Geelong truck wash in September will leave a gaping hole in the state’s...
Staff Writers
Jul 7, 20252 min read


Farmers urge government to "go big" on biosecurity
NSW's peak farm body is urging the Federal Government to continue its crackdown on biosecurity issues following the sentencing of a woman last week who breached Australian biosecurity law.
press348
Jun 30, 20252 min read


One in two SA grain producers struggling to access finance during drought - new survey reveals
A recent survey by Grain Producers South Australia has revealed the one in two South Australian grain producers are struggling with accessing finance or credit during the drought.
press348
Jun 23, 20252 min read
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