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NFF labels compensation for live cattle export ban as an insult

NFF labels compensation for live cattle export ban as an insult

Australia’s peak farming body is calling on the Federal Government to have a long hard look at the way it’s handling the compensation process for producers in the live cattle export class action.

Overall harvest totals to be lower this year with expected drier conditions

Overall harvest totals to be lower this year with expected drier conditions

The nation is on track to plant an impressive 23.48 million hectare winter crop this year – up slightly on last year’s crop area – Rabobank says in its newly-released 2023/24 Australian Winter Crop Outlook.

Bureau’s winter long range forecast shows below average rainfall

Bureau’s winter long range forecast shows below average rainfall

The Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting a high chance of below average rainfall for large areas of Australia for June to August, along with warmer than usual temperatures.

Farm fertiliser affordability improving across the globe

Farm fertiliser affordability improving across the globe

Farm fertiliser “affordability” is starting to improve across the globe, with a likely recovery in application in some regions in 2023, Rabobank says in a recently-released report.

Activists seeking to destroy livelihoods of Australian farming families

Activists seeking to destroy livelihoods of Australian farming families

Australia’s peak farm body has slammed radical animal rights activists following a spate of illegal and intimidating encounters with law-abiding industry participants, and joined calls for the Government to exclude them from policy making processes.

Electric tractors to be showcased at Renewables in Agriculture conference

Electric tractors to be showcased at Renewables in Agriculture conference

Electric tractors, renewable diesel, bioenergy and solar-powered farms across Australia – that’s the vision for the future of agriculture being showcased at the National Renewables in Agriculture Conference 2023.

Climate smart agriculture package to deliver on-ground sustainable works

Climate smart agriculture package to deliver on-ground sustainable works

The Albanese Government is investing in a more sustainable future for Australian agriculture, to protect against the impacts of climate change and reaffirm our trusted position in the global trade market.

Innovative tools and practices to help farmers build drought resilience

Innovative tools and practices to help farmers build drought resilience

The Future Drought Fund’s Science to Practice Forum is on again from 6-8 June, and the program is available now.

Emergency satellite connectivity on the iPhone to be a lifesaver in the bush

Emergency satellite connectivity on the iPhone to be a lifesaver in the bush

NSW Farmers says the rollout of emergency satellite connectivity on the latest iPhones will be a lifesaver for the bush.

Budget has significant implications for grass fed beef industry

Budget has significant implications for grass fed beef industry

Treasurer, Jim Chalmers handed down the Federal Budget on Tuesday, 9 May 2023 with a number of measures that will have significant implications on the grassfed beef cattle industry.

Energy companies riding rough shod over farmers has to stop says NFF

Energy companies riding rough shod over farmers has to stop says NFF

The National Farmers’ Federation has welcomed today’s announcement of the National Net Zero Authority, noting farming communities around Australia will be among the most acutely impacted by Australia’s energy transition.

Co-ordinated targeted landscape control leads to stock losses at an all-time low

Co-ordinated targeted landscape control leads to stock losses at an all-time low

Teamwork and participation across coordinated wild dog management areas has resulted in stock losses at an all-time low and success for landholders and operational staff in the areas inside the Dog Fence on South Australia.