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.
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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
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
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
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
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.
Cooplacurripa Station unveiled as first registered Nature Repair Market project
Silva Capital’s Cooplacurripa Station was announced as Australia’s first registered Nature Repair Market (NRM) project.
Variable base rate lowered for rural loans by Rabobank
Rabobank Australia will lower the variable base rate on its rural loans by 0.25% per annum, effective August 22, 2025.
Farmers call for century old water rules to be overhauled after tone-deaf report
NSW Farmers is calling for archaic, century-old water rules to be overhauled after the state government released a tone deaf ‘what we heard’ report on a review into stock and domestic water use.
Farmers now in driver’s seat when it comes to planning for renewable energy projects
Farmers and regional communities are now in the driver’s seat when it comes to planning and preparing for what happens when renewable energy projects approach the end of their life.
Farmer led event to help gain export advantages and access to premium markets
The Riverine Plains In Season Update is a farmer-led, farmer-focused event, specifically designed to meet the needs of grain and mixed farm enterprises in the Riverina region.
Net zero agenda is violating farming families rights to property
Jacinta Allan’s net zero agenda is unconscionable, draconian, violates the rule of law, as well as the rights of farming families to defend their private property and their own homes, according to Mia Schlicht, Research Fellow at the Institute of Public Affairs.
