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Online workshops to help farmers expand their financial skills

Online workshops to help farmers expand their financial skills

Primary producers across Australia have the opportunity to expand their knowledge, free of charge, at Rabo Client Council online workshops designed to help provide the financial skills essential to managing an agricultural enterprise.

Funding now open to upgrade local halls and community centres

Funding now open to upgrade local halls and community centres

Rural community organisations across Australia are invited to apply for funding to upgrade local hall and community centre facilities through Rabobank’s newly-launched Community Hub Improvement Program.

Graduate program now taking applications from agribusiness specialists

Graduate program now taking applications from agribusiness specialists

Applications for Rabobank’s 2026 graduate program are now open, providing university graduates interested in agriculture and agribusiness the chance to start their careers with the specialist agribusiness bank.

Baling twine given a second life as outdoor garden furniture, decking and fence posts

Baling twine given a second life as outdoor garden furniture, decking and fence posts

Researchers from La Trobe University in Bendigo have developed an innovative recycling solution for synthetic bale twine, helping to address the growing problem of agricultural waste.

Slapping family farmers with another tax is not building a future

Slapping family farmers with another tax is not building a future

The state’s peak farm body has issued a fresh warning to the Federal Government on its proposed super tax that could shut young farmers out of the agricultural industry.

Irrigators slam government’s $63 million water buy up as inflating prices

Irrigators slam government’s $63 million water buy up as inflating prices

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has slammed the Federal Government for paying a staggering premium of $1,000 per megalitre above the seasonal average in its recent purchase of Goulburn water, calling it a reckless move that distorts the market and punishes farmers.

Charlie Thomas appointed as new CEO of Victorian Farmers Federation

Charlie Thomas appointed as new CEO of Victorian Farmers Federation

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has announced Charlie Thomas has been appointed as the organisation’s next Chief Executive Officer  after an extensive recruitment process.

Farmers call for all options on the table for tackling feral animal problem

Farmers call for all options on the table for tackling feral animal problem

NSW Farmers President Xavier Martin says all options need to be on the table to tackle the state’s feral animal problem, welcoming comments from the Premier.

Farmers receive grants up to $25,000 to support flood clean up

Farmers receive grants up to $25,000 to support flood clean up

The state’s peak farm body has welcomed the announcement of disaster relief support for farmers and communities affected by severe flooding across NSW.

Good soil moisture levels in north leads to a record high winter crop planting

Good soil moisture levels in north leads to a record high winter crop planting

Australia’s farmers are heading towards a record-high winter crop planting this year, Rabobank says in its newly-released 2025/26 Australian Winter Crop Outlook.

Latest cohort graduates from Australian Agribusiness Leadership Program

Latest cohort graduates from Australian Agribusiness Leadership Program

Ten years on, the Australian Agribusiness Leadership Program (AALP) is being recognised for changing how leadership is understood and practised across one of Australia’s most vital industries, a new impact report shows.

New initiative to assist first farm buyers welcomed by peak body

New initiative to assist first farm buyers welcomed by peak body

NSW Farmers has thanked the Coalition for answering its calls to commit to a new initiative to assist first farm buyers.