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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.

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.

Farmers call out animal activists threatening homes, businesses and biosecurity

Farmers call out animal activists threatening homes, businesses and biosecurity

Animal activists, artificial intelligence and the next generation of agriculture were just some of the hot topics up for debate at the NSW Farmers’ Annual Conference.

Farmers calling for targeted rebate scheme for fallen stock collection costs

Farmers calling for targeted rebate scheme for fallen stock collection costs

The Victorian Farmers Federation  is urging the Victorian Government to step up and deliver immediate support to drought-affected livestock producers by introducing a targeted rebate scheme for fallen stock collection costs.

Study could mean designer crops suited to the climate of individual regions

Study could mean designer crops suited to the climate of individual regions

A breakthrough by Monash University scientists could revolutionise agriculture with designer crops suited to the climate of individual regions.

Global grain and oilseeds trade grows to be worth USD $330 billion

Global grain and oilseeds trade grows to be worth USD $330 billion

The global grains and oilseeds trade continues to grow steadily and reached around 880 million metric tons in 2023/24, with an estimated value of USD 330 billion, according to Rabobank’s just-published global grains and oilseeds world map.

Free service to help transporters and farmers navigate permits for hay

Free service to help transporters and farmers navigate permits for hay

Importers looking to bring fodder into Victoria from interstate can go through Agriculture Victoria to apply for a Plant Biosecurity Permit (PBP) to ensure biosecurity risks are properly managed.

Lower crop and livestock production volumes to drive down Australian production

Lower crop and livestock production volumes to drive down Australian production

The gross value of Australia’s agricultural production is expected to fall by 2.8% to $90.7 billion in 2025-26, driven by lower crop and livestock production volumes, according to the June quarter forecasts released by ABARES.

As drought continues just 2 per cent of farmers expect business conditions to improve

As drought continues just 2 per cent of farmers expect business conditions to improve

New research shows just two per cent of farmers expect conditions to improve for their business over the next twelve months as floods and drought continue to impact NSW.

Tips on developing a drought management plan tailored to your farm’s conditions

Tips on developing a drought management plan tailored to your farm’s conditions

Developing a drought management plan tailored to your farm’s conditions, enterprise mix, and goals helps reduce stress, preserve resources, and protect animal welfare.

Farmers call on state and federal governments to step up drought support

Farmers call on state and federal governments to step up drought support

Farm leaders are calling on the state and federal governments to step up on drought support as conditions continue to deteriorate for many farming families in NSW.