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Five key tips for making quality silage this season

Five key tips for making quality silage this season

Capitalising on any spring surplus will be critical on farms this year. While some things are out of our control, focusing on these key factors will help ensure that you get the best possible return.

Government urged to invest in local energy hubs on farms

Government urged to invest in local energy hubs on farms

A new campaign urging the government to invest in ‘Local Energy Hubs’ has kicked off voiced by three regional Australian farmers’ experience with the shift to renewable energy.

Delay to 3G shutdown welcomed by rural, regional and remote communities

Delay to 3G shutdown welcomed by rural, regional and remote communities

The announcement of the delay in the 3G network shutdown is welcoming news for the rural, regional and remote communities as it gives more opportunity to ensure their health and wellbeing is not compromised.

Nominations now open for the 2025 Bob Hawke Landcare Award

Nominations now open for the 2025 Bob Hawke Landcare Award

Nominations for the 2025 Bob Hawke Landcare Award are now open, and for the first time, nominations will be accepted from individuals, groups, or organisations.

Field day to allow growers to prepare for decisions on fertiliser and weed management

Field day to allow growers to prepare for decisions on fertiliser and weed management

With spring just around the corner, Riverine Plains is excited to host its annual In-season Update on Friday 30 August at Corowa.

Australian Alpaca National Show returns to Bendigo with 200 fleeces on display

Australian Alpaca National Show returns to Bendigo with 200 fleeces on display

The Australian Alpaca Association (AAA) is proud to announce the return of the Australian Alpaca National Show this August 16 to 18 at the Bendigo Showgrounds.

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.