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New national biosecurity plan unveiled for the Australian grains industry

New national biosecurity plan unveiled for the Australian grains industry

A new plan has been unveiled to strengthen biosecurity protections and further safeguard the $32 billion Australian grains industry, by delivering a range of targeted activities and investments.

Lowest quarterly food price inflation since December 2021

Lowest quarterly food price inflation since December 2021

Despite higher prices for fruit and vegetables, there was some relief seen for consumers when it comes to overall food price inflation in the latest quarterly Consumer Price Index (CPI) data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

Exhibition portrays aftermath of record floods in northern NSW

Exhibition portrays aftermath of record floods in northern NSW

Opening at the Australian National Maritime Museum this August is a brand-new exhibition, Inundated, which explores the harrowing impacts of the 2022 floods in Lismore and the Northern Rivers region, told through the lens of Northern Rivers photographer Natalie Grono.

Government reshuffle presents a fresh opportunity for common sense approach

Government reshuffle presents a fresh opportunity for common sense approach

NSW Farmers says the Albanese Government reshuffle presents a fresh opportunity for a practical and commonsense approach to the agricultural industry.

Farmers thank Murray Watt for work on net zero sector plans as he departs ag role

Farmers thank Murray Watt for work on net zero sector plans as he departs ag role

Farmers for Climate Action has thanked outgoing Agriculture Minister Murray Watt for his constructive approach to sustainable agriculture and pollution reduction.

University graduates offered opportunities with Rabobank graduate program

University graduates offered opportunities with Rabobank graduate program

University graduates passionate about agriculture are being offered the opportunity to commence their careers with Rabobank, with the opening of applications for the specialist agribusiness bank’s 2025 graduate program.

Wild dogs, daylight saving and renewable energy all on the table at farmers conference

Wild dogs, daylight saving and renewable energy all on the table at farmers conference

Wild dogs, shortening daylight saving and improving the renewable energy rollout were just some of agriculture’s hot topics up for debate as NSW Farmers returned for the final day of its 2024 Annual Conference.

Farmers welcome court ruling that glyphosate is safe to use as directed

Farmers welcome court ruling that glyphosate is safe to use as directed

NSW Farmers has welcomed the Federal Court’s ruling that key agricultural chemical glyphosate (Roundup) is safe to use as directed.

Landholder guide to renewables will help navigate renewable energy transition

Landholder guide to renewables will help navigate renewable energy transition

Farmers and rural communities will soon have a handy guide to help navigate the renewable energy transition.

Farmers welcome recommendations on carbon capture and storage

Farmers welcome recommendations on carbon capture and storage

Farmers for Climate Action has welcomed strong recommendations from the Senate Environment and Communications References Committee on carbon capture and storage, following US coal giant Glencore’s attempt to store coal waste underground in the Great Artesian Basin.

Farmers welcome funding boost to nation’s biosecurity system

Farmers welcome funding boost to nation’s biosecurity system

Farmers have welcomed a $47.1 million dollar boost to the nation’s biosecurity system thanks to the Australian Government’s new fees and charges system for importers.

Calls for virtual fencing technology to be legalised in NSW

Calls for virtual fencing technology to be legalised in NSW

Calls for virtual fencing to be legalised in NSW have come to a head as the state’s peak farming body fronted a NSW government inquiry into the matter.