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Industry Calls for Strong Action on Cattle Tick Protection in NSW
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.
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3 days ago1 min read


Australians urged to ‘stand with the land’ for Ag Day
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.
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Nov 181 min read


Mental Strain Grows Amid Land Use Conflicts
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.
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Nov 101 min read


AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award Celebrates 25 Years of Impact
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.
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Nov 51 min read


Farmers Condemn Forced Land Access for Transmission Project
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.
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Nov 21 min read


Regional MPs condemns Federal Governments proposal to cut regional road speed limits
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.
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Nov 22 min read


Popular Motorbike Crop Trials Tour Rides into South Australia for the First Time
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.
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Oct 262 min read


SafeWork SA Launches 12-Month Farm Safety Campaign
SafeWork SA is launching a 12-month farm safety campaign aimed at reducing workplace deaths and serious injuries in South Australia’s agricultural sector.
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Sep 221 min read


GRDC Harvester Setup Days Coming to the Mallee 24-26th September
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.
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Sep 161 min read


Next-gen macadamias: Breeding better trees for Australian growers
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.
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Sep 161 min read


United Dairyfarmers of Victoria: new Safe Food Victoria threatens dairy industry
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.
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Sep 152 min read


Fresh produce prescriptions to support healthier pregnancies
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.
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Sep 91 min read


NSW farmers offered rebates for safety-boosting drones
Farmers in New South Wales can now claim rebates on agricultural drones, with the State Government expanding its safety rebate scheme to improve work health and safety on farms.
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Sep 41 min read


Australian apples bound for Canada under new deal
Australian growers will soon be able to export the country’s world-class apples to Canada, following negotiations between the Australian and Canadian governments to improve market access.
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Sep 12 min read


Investing in the future of Australia’s wine industry
The Albanese Labour Government yesterday announced that $30 million worth of new funding would be made available for Australia’s...
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Sep 12 min read


Nominations for 2025 Livestock SA Biosecurity Farmer of the Year Award open
This National Biosecurity Week, Livestock SA has announced that nominations are now open for the 2025 Biosecurity Farmer of the Year Award.
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Aug 281 min read


Farmers underwhelmed by intergovernmental biosecurity review
The National Farmers Federation has said it is disappointed in yesterday’s release of the 2024 Intergovernmental Agreement on Biosecurity (IGAB) Review Report and the accompanying joint government response, describing the outcome as underwhelming and a missed opportunity to secure Australia’s biosecurity future.
The IGAB defines the roles and responsibilities of governments and sets priority areas for collaboration to minimise the impact of pests and diseases on Australia’s
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Aug 202 min read


Tradie reminder: you're most valuable asset isn't in the toolbox
This Tradies National Health Month, Worksafe is urging tradies to think of their body as their most important tool and protect it from pain, strain and injury.
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Aug 192 min read


NFF welcomes launch of national food security strategy process
The National Farmers’ Federation has welcomed the Federal Government today releasing the “Feeding Australia: A National Food Security...
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Aug 191 min read


DPIRD leads launch of world-first protocol to deliver global standard for carbon footprint mitigations in the dairy industry
NSW Government scientific researchers have partnered with Danone, Fonterra, Nestle, and the New Zealand Ag Emissions Centre to develop a...
Flow Australia
Aug 132 min read
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