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International fertiliser market ends first quarter under “severe strain”

International fertiliser market ends first quarter under “severe strain”

The global fertiliser market faces a prolonged period of tight supply, weak affordability and heightened price risk and, even if current geopolitical tensions ease soon, “normalisation will be slow”, according to a recently-released industry report.

Mouse plague sweeps through WA and SA cropping regions

Mouse plague sweeps through WA and SA cropping regions

Mouse infestation is surging across key cropping regions and posing an alarming threat to emerging Australian crops.

Safe access routes and vehicle movement information required for livestock trucks

Safe access routes and vehicle movement information required for livestock trucks

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is reminding industry it can find practical support and advice on safe livestock transport through the newly released Master Code.

Farmers call on Government for answers to protect groundwater from gas exploration

Farmers call on Government for answers to protect groundwater from gas exploration

The state’s peak farming organisation has called on the NSW Government to answer urgent questions about how it will protect groundwater, farm biosecurity, and landholders as it promotes new gas exploration.

Research paves the way for better crop disease management

Research paves the way for better crop disease management

Researchers from CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, have unlocked the most detailed genetic blueprint yet of a major soil-borne crop pathogen — an advance that paves the way for better crop disease management in Australian agriculture.

Identify key issues impacting grain and mixed farm businesses in 2026

Identify key issues impacting grain and mixed farm businesses in 2026

Riverine Plains is excited to once again be hosting Sykesy’s Buraja Meeting on Wednesday, February 4.

Conference to explore commodity outlooks, climate, innovation and food security

Conference to explore commodity outlooks, climate, innovation and food security

Tickets are now on sale for ABARES Outlook 2026, the Bureau’s flagship annual conference taking place on March 3-4 at Hotel Realm, Canberra and online.

Crop research creates potential to boost yields while slashing nitrogen use

Crop research creates potential to boost yields while slashing nitrogen use

Australian researchers have created tiny compartments to help supercharge photosynthesis, potentially boosting wheat and rice yields while slashing water and nitrogen use.

Free water monitoring devices to help compliance with metering rules

Free water monitoring devices to help compliance with metering rules

The rollout of free state-of-the-art water monitoring devices for up to 2,500 water users has kicked into high gear after the NSW Government awarded businesses Goanna Ag and Kallipr the tender to supply and install the equipment across inland regions of the state.

Accurate predictions of crop yield up and production risks up to four months before sowing

Accurate predictions of crop yield up and production risks up to four months before sowing

A system developed at The University of Queensland is offering accurate predictions of crop yield and farm production risks up to 4 months before sowing.

Su McClusky appointed as interim CEO of National Farmers Federation

Su McClusky appointed as interim CEO of National Farmers Federation

The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is pleased to announce Su McCluskey as interim Chief Executive, effective September 1.

Livestock production on the up and results in overall agricultural value of $101 billion

Livestock production on the up and results in overall agricultural value of $101 billion

Australia’s agriculture, fisheries and forestry production is expected to hit a record combined value of $101.6 billion in 2025-2026, according to the latest ABARES forecasts.