Mouse plague sweeps through WA and SA cropping regions
Mouse infestation is surging across key cropping regions and posing an alarming threat to emerging Australian crops.
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Seed donation an opportunity to renovate fire affected pastures with new genetics
Fire affected farmers in northern and central Victoria have benefited from donated seed to oversow new pastures to help fill their autumn-winter feed gaps.
Funding boost to eradicate cattle ticks from NSW
NSW Farmers has thanked the NSW Government for listening to producers and unveiling a $7 million funding boost and eradication-focused direction for the NSW Cattle Tick Program.
Musican and environmentalist Peter Garrett appointed as Landcare Australia chair
Peter Garrett AM has been appointed chair of the Landcare Australia board, a national environment organisation, with Doug Humann AM stepping down after a 9-year tenure.
Safe access routes and vehicle movement information required for livestock trucks
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is reminding industry it can find practical support and advice on safe livestock transport through the newly released Master Code.
Farmers call on Government for answers to protect groundwater from gas exploration
The state’s peak farming organisation has called on the NSW Government to answer urgent questions about how it will protect groundwater, farm biosecurity, and landholders as it promotes new gas exploration.
Farm land prices move to next phase of moderate growth for coming years
Australian farmland prices are expected to grow modestly in 2026, continuing the trend seen over the past year, Rabobank says in its latest annual Australian Farmland Price Outlook.
National fuel plan must deliver results says peak farmer body
NSW Farmers has welcomed a coordinated national response on fuel security and fuel supply chain resilience, but says immediate, practical action is needed to fix regional distribution failures now impacting food and fibre production – with the latest data on Friday indicating at least 178 NSW service stations out of diesel.
Free trade agreement a bitter disappointment for Australian cattle producers
Volatility is nothing new for Australian agriculture but the start of 2026 has been a sharp reminder of how quickly global events can change the operating landscape for producers.
Agri-biotech company announces second close of capital raise
Australian agri-biotech company Nbryo Pty Ltd has announced the successful second close of its latest capital raising round, anchored by a USD$4 million investment from the Gates Foundation.
Mumblebone breaking the ice on global investment in Australian wool industry
A leading NSW Merino flock has taken on the world’s most demanding animal welfare, environmental and social standards to snare a direct supply relationship with global brand, icebreaker.
Pressure on producers to supply cattle as southern processing capacity rises
Australian cattle producers are faced with fulfilling growing demand in expanding domestic grain fed programs as a processing powerhouse emerges in southern Australia.
