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Farmers now in driver’s seat when it comes to planning for renewable energy projects

Farmers now in driver’s seat when it comes to planning for renewable energy projects

Farmers and regional communities are now in the driver’s seat when it comes to planning and preparing for what happens when renewable energy projects approach the end of their life.

Farmer led event to help gain export advantages and access to premium markets

Farmer led event to help gain export advantages and access to premium markets

The Riverine Plains In Season Update is a farmer-led, farmer-focused event, specifically designed to meet the needs of grain and mixed farm enterprises in the Riverina region.

Net zero agenda is violating farming families rights to property

Net zero agenda is violating farming families rights to property

Jacinta Allan’s net zero agenda is unconscionable, draconian, violates the rule of law, as well as the rights of farming families to defend their private property and their own homes, according to Mia Schlicht, Research Fellow at the Institute of Public Affairs.

AI powered mapping tool could transform irrigation and pasture management

AI powered mapping tool could transform irrigation and pasture management

The launch of an AI-powered soil moisture mapping tool created by University of Sydney researchers could transform irrigation, fuel reduction burning, and pasture management across Tasmania and beyond.

Market challenges ahead of harvest to be revealed at Riverine Plains conference

Market challenges ahead of harvest to be revealed at Riverine Plains conference

Farmers and advisors are invited to join Riverine Plains for a dynamic half-day conference at Corowa Distilling Co. on Wednesday, 6 August 2025, designed to provide timely insights into the agronomic and market challenges emerging ahead of harvest.

Online workshops to help farmers expand their financial skills

Online workshops to help farmers expand their financial skills

Primary producers across Australia have the opportunity to expand their knowledge, free of charge, at Rabo Client Council online workshops designed to help provide the financial skills essential to managing an agricultural enterprise.

Innovative breeding program sees first Nguni calves born in Western Australia

Innovative breeding program sees first Nguni calves born in Western Australia

Murdoch University has welcomed the first calves in an innovative new breeding and research program, marking the introduction of the Nguni cattle breed to Western Australia.

Funding now open to upgrade local halls and community centres

Funding now open to upgrade local halls and community centres

Rural community organisations across Australia are invited to apply for funding to upgrade local hall and community centre facilities through Rabobank’s newly-launched Community Hub Improvement Program.

Graduate program now taking applications from agribusiness specialists

Graduate program now taking applications from agribusiness specialists

Applications for Rabobank’s 2026 graduate program are now open, providing university graduates interested in agriculture and agribusiness the chance to start their careers with the specialist agribusiness bank.

Solid rises in crossbred wools and Merino skirtings fully firm

Solid rises in crossbred wools and Merino skirtings fully firm

The AWEX EMI closed on 1221c, up 9c at auction sales in Australia with 23,623 bales going under the hammer with Sydney and Melbourne centres offering, with Fremantle sitting out for the penultimate sale before the 3-week recess.

Strong restocker demand and limited supply driving cattle market

Strong restocker demand and limited supply driving cattle market

The Eastern Young Cattle Indicator (EYCI) has surged to its highest level in 2025, now at 748c/kg, driven by strong restocker demand and limited supply.

Five young rural leaders awarded with tertiary scholarships

Five young rural leaders awarded with tertiary scholarships

Five young rural leaders have been named the successful recipients of the NSW Farmers Tertiary Scholarships at its Annual Conference.