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.

Farmers in the path of the controversial VNI West Transmission Project have condemned the issuing of Section 93 notices, which grant compulsory access to private farmland without landholder consent.

Federal Member for Barker Tony Pasin has criticised the Albanese Government’s proposal to lower default speed limits on unsigned rural roads, describing the move as “a surrender” of the government’s responsibility to maintain regional infrastructure.

A unique mix of agriculture, community, and two-wheeled adventure made its way into South Australia for the first time last week as ADAMA Australia's 2-Wheel Trial Tour hit the road across the state.

SafeWork SA is launching a 12-month farm safety campaign aimed at reducing workplace deaths and serious injuries in South Australia’s agricultural sector.

Grain producers in South Australia and the Mallee region of Victoria are being encouraged to attend a series of free Harvester Setup Days from September 24 to 26, hosted by Mallee Sustainable Farming in partnership with the Grains Research and Development Corporation.

A new national project is underway to develop macadamia trees that are better suited to Australian growing conditions with the aim of improving nut quality, increasing yields and reducing the time to harvest.

A representative group of dairy farmers in Victoria have spoken up against the state government’s move to dismantle Dairy Food Safety Victoria (DFSV) and replace it with the new Safe Food Victoria.

A new research initiative exploring how increased access to fresh fruit and vegetables may contribute to healthier pregnancies for mothers and their babies has been announced.