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.
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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
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
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
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
NSW Farmers has thanked the Coalition for answering its calls to commit to a new initiative to assist first farm buyers.
Two major projects in Griffith region to boost water efficiency in Murray Darling basin
Residents and key stakeholders are being invited to have their say on two major projects in the Griffith region that could significantly boost water efficiency on farms, improve environmental outcomes and contribute to NSW’s Murray-Darling Basin Plan targets.
Introducing insects to control invasive weeds may have the opposite effect
A new study by UNSW Sydney researchers suggests that introducing herbivorous insects or animals to control invasive weeds might be triggering a cooperative response among the plants, allowing them to thrive rather than decline.
Most farms unlikely to face onerous reporting requirements for climate-related regimes
Most farmers are unlikely to face onerous requirements – particularly in the short-term – as a result of mandatory climate-related reporting recently introduced for large Australian companies, according to new research by agribusiness banking specialist Rabobank.
Farmers at their wits end dealing with wild rabbits as plague sweeps NSW
Farmers are at their wits’ end dealing with wild rabbits as a plague of the pest sweeps across parts of NSW.
New online emergency tool launched as Tweed Heads ranked as no 1 hot spot for storms
NSW State Emergency Service (SES) has launched a new online tool to help households prepare for future emergencies as it marks the end of a busy 2024/25 storm season.
Farmers call for practical workforce reforms to address labour shortages
Farmers are calling for practical and common-sense workforce and regulatory reforms to address ongoing labour shortages in Australian agriculture and support improved productivity outcomes.
