Brett Hosking elected as new president of VFF
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has announced the outcome of its elections for VFF President and Vice-President, as well as a number of VFF commodity group roles.
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Improved optimism among farmers heading into the end of the year
Queensland and WA farmers reported improved optimism heading into the end of the year, while sentiment was more subdued in other states, the latest Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey has found.
Value of sheep and lamb sales to fall by $125 million, NSW Farmers warn
The live sheep by sea trade ban could see the value of NSW sheep and lamb sales take a $125 million hit in just two years, NSW Farmers has warned as it fronted a state government inquiry.
Jemalong collaborating on innovations in genetic technology
A desire to be at the forefront of leading assisted breeding technologies with their cattle herd has led a Queensland Wagyu operation to sign up for the Nbryo Tech Ambassador Program.
Farmers urged to be up to date with new wage laws coming into effect on January 1
NSW Farmers is reminding employers of new wage theft laws that will come into play from January 1, 2025.
Roads closed and properties damaged by severe weather around NSW
Severe thunderstorms on Thursday afternoon and evening impacted many areas including Sydney, the Hunter, Illawarra, Central West Tablelands, North West Slopes and Plains districts.
Australia’s pioneer farm history to come alive at vintage harvest day
A pioneering spectacle is set to jump off the history pages in January when one of Australia’s biggest private collection of vintage headers is fired up to harvest a southern NSW wheat crop.
Closure of regional rail lines may delay getting food from paddock to plate
Closing regional lines will delay getting food from paddock to plate, NSW Farmers has warned the state government.
Clean energy process in Australia won’t be Trumped says Climate Council
DONALD TRUMP can act like a cheerleader for the coal, oil and gas industry but he can’t change the way the wind is blowing on clean energy, says the Climate Council.
Eight of nine warmest years on record have occurred since 2013, report says
The State of the Climate Report 2024 has found Australia’s weather and climate has continued to change, with an increase in extreme heat events, longer fire seasons, more intense heavy rainfall, and sea level rise.
Residents to have say in plan to manage rural flood works and flows
The NSW Government invites southern inland residents from Walbundrie to Moulamein and the lower reaches of Yanco Creek to have their say on key elements of the draft Billabong Creek Floodplain Management Plan, an important tool to manage rural flood works and their valley-wide effects on flows and connectivity.
Nation on track to harvest a winter crop of 47.1 million tonnes despite challenges
Australia is looking towards harvesting a “marginally larger” winter crop this season, despite significant weather challenges experienced in a number of key grain-growing regions throughout the year, Rabobank says in its just-released 2024/25 Australian Winter Crop Forecast.
