Beef producers in Victoria’s west are being invited to take part in a practical on-farm pasture walk near Ballarat next month. The Ballarat BetterBeef Group will host the session on Wednesday, May 6, across two properties at Mount Mercer and Mount Wallace.  

Grain Producers Australia is urging growers to remain vigilant ahead of seeding, following increased reports of mouse activity emerging in Western Australia.

An Australian-first retail ripeness scanner is being tested in stores, using near-infrared technology to assess the firmness of avocados, in a bid to solve one of the industry's most common challenges.

The Young Farmers Business Program will officially launch at the Sydney Royal Easter Show next week, targeting the next generation of agricultural leaders.

NSW Farmers is calling for urgent government intervention, following a high-level roundtable on the state’s escalating fuel crisis. The meeting, held earlier this week with senior ministers, heard firsthand accounts from rural producers facing tightening diesel supplies and rising costs.

Australian grain producers are facing rising uncertainty as global conflicts threaten access to key farm inputs. Grain Producers Australia Chair Barry Large says recent military action in the Middle East has laid bare Australia’s reliance on international supply chains.

Australian dairy farmers have renewed calls for mandatory rules protecting dairy terms following a UK Supreme Court decision that ruled plant-based products cannot be labelled as milk, butter or yogurt.

AgriFutures Australia has opened applications for a new People and Capability Program, committing up to $200,000 to help levied and emerging industries tackle critical workforce shortages. The pilot initiative is designed to support practical, industry-led solutions that attract, develop and retain skilled workers across the agricultural supply chain.

Horticulture growers are being urged to make final submissions to the Horticulture Code of Conduct Review, as the consultation process enters its final stages.   The code regulates trade between growers and traders, setting requirements for transparency, clear contracting and dispute resolution in wholesale horticulture markets.

GrainGrowers is urging the Federal Government to prioritise nation-shaping investment in the upcoming budget, warning Australia’s food system faces growing long-term risks.

Grain Producers South Australia will host a series of regional election forums next month ahead of the March state election.   The forums will be held across key grain-growing regions, including the Yorke Peninsula, Mid North and Eyre Peninsula.

The National Farmers’ Federation is urging the Federal Government to prioritise long-term investment in agriculture in the upcoming 2026–27 Federal Budget, rather than short-term funding measures.

With increased travel expected during the Tour Down Under, the Department of Primary Industries and Regions is reminding people heading into South Australia and the Riverland not to bring restricted fruit and vegetables across quarantine boundaries.

Agriculture Victoria teams have been on the ground this week supporting farmers affected by recent bushfires, with a focus on urgent animal welfare and assessing agricultural impacts.  

Australian farmers are set to gain far greater control over how they repair their machinery following a landmark update to right-to-repair legislation.

As part of this year’s National Ag Day celebrations (Friday, November 21), President of the National Farmers Federation Hamish McIntyre joined Jess Dempster on FlowFM’s Country Viewpoint to talk about the importance of the day and reflect on the year that was in the agricultural industry for 2025.

Agricultural groups and animal welfare organisations are jointly calling on the NSW Government to maintain the state’s cattle tick eradication program, warning that any weakening of the system could jeopardise the state’s tick-free status.

The National Farmers’ Federation is calling on Australians to show their support for primary producers this Friday as the country marks National Agriculture Day. This year’s theme, “Stand with the Land,” highlights the resilience and determination of the nation’s farmers.

A new study by Federation University has revealed the growing mental strain faced by farmers in Victoria’s Wimmera and Southern Mallee regions as energy and mining developments expand.

The AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award has marked its 25th anniversary, celebrating a quarter-century of recognising women making a difference across rural and regional Australia. The milestone was celebrated at a gala dinner in Canberra’s Parliament House, attended by more than 540 guests from across the country.