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Pulse production reaches historically high levels on strong international demand

Pulse production reaches historically high levels on strong international demand

Australian pulse production is expected to reach historically-high levels this season, as growers capitalise on strong international demand, particularly from India – a major consumer of chickpeas and lentils, according to agribusiness specialist Rabobank.

Veterinary recruitment vacancies are taking over 12 months to fill says survey

Veterinary recruitment vacancies are taking over 12 months to fill says survey

A survey has revealed that 36.8% of veterinary recruitment vacancies took 12 months or longer to fill, according to the Australian Veterinary Association.

Farmers urged to take up ongoing support to help manage seasonal conditions

Farmers urged to take up ongoing support to help manage seasonal conditions

Agriculture Victoria is encouraging farmers to take up ongoing support and assistance to help manage current difficult seasonal conditions.

Canberra rally to expose false claims about farmers

Canberra rally to expose false claims about farmers

Exposing false claims about farmers is one of the key goals of the upcoming National Farmer Rally in Canberra, with consumers urged to stay alert to fake news from activist agendas.

Farmers confused about whether they are eligible for drought assistance in green drought

Farmers confused about whether they are eligible for drought assistance in green drought

Farmers and regional communities are confused about whether they are eligible for drought assistance or where they can turn to for support as Victoria’s green drought lingers and farmers approach the critical spring growing season.

Workshops to provide update to farmers on major changes to workplace laws

Workshops to provide update to farmers on major changes to workplace laws

Rural businesses across northwest NSW will get a chance to hear from a workplace relations specialist through a series of workshops being hosted by NSW Farmers.

Southern Murray Darling Basin water entitlement markets lose nearly $2 billion

Southern Murray Darling Basin water entitlement markets lose nearly $2 billion

Southern Murray-Darling Basin water entitlement markets have lost nearly $2 billion in value over 2023-24, despite Commonwealth buybacks.

Free online workshops on farm financial skills give producers practical advice

Free online workshops on farm financial skills give producers practical advice

Primary producers across the country have the chance to develop their knowledge, free of charge, at a series of Rabo Client Council online workshops, designed to help provide financial skills key to managing an agricultural enterprise. The practical Financial Skills Workshops – providing primary producers with an opportunity to both upskill and network – will be held […]

Biosecurity hub launched at CSU to ramp up nation’s biosecurity defences

Biosecurity hub launched at CSU to ramp up nation’s biosecurity defences

Australia’s defence against crippling biosecurity threats was strengthened with the launch of the Charles Sturt University Biosecurity Hub (the Hub), a co-investment in research and training of almost $30 million to enhance the nation’s biosecurity defences, protecting our food, farms and communities.

Beef Australia launches two new international study tours of global agricultural industry

Beef Australia launches two new international study tours of global agricultural industry

Beef Australia has launched two new international study tours, offering unique opportunities for participants to explore the best of the global agricultural industry.

Tait wins management prize for impressive business plan and blue sky thinking

Tait wins management prize for impressive business plan and blue sky thinking

New South Wales mixed farmer Stuart Tait has taken out the 2024 Rabobank Business Management Prize from a field of some of Australia’s and New Zealand’s leading farmers.

Julie Collins appointed as new Minister for Agriculture

Julie Collins appointed as new Minister for Agriculture

The Australian Alliance for Animals congratulates The Hon Julie Collins MP on her appointment as the new Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, and thanks outgoing Minister Murray Watt for his leadership over the past two years.