TasFarmers calls for leadership and reform after 2025-26 State Budget
TasFarmers says the 2025-26 State Budget is “what it is", steady and without surprises, with no new taxes and no change to agricultural policy. TasFarmers says the budget highlights the need for stronger leadership and meaningful reform to safeguard the state’s productive economy.
$300m hot chip facility reliant on ag land protection: VFF
“This facility sits within a few hundred metres of the proposed Avonbank Heavy Mineral Sands Project. It is dependent on a constant and reliable supply of production from Victoria’s potato growers, who are currently at risk of having their production impacted by the proposed VNI West transmission project”: VFF President Brett Hosking.
GrainGrowers responds to carbon tax debate
A key panel session at the Digital Agrifood Summit exploring Denmark's proposed carbon tax on agriculture has highlighted the need to avoid simplistic comparisons between Australian and European models. GrainGrowers CEO Shona Gawel said the summit, attended by leaders across agriculture, technology, and policy, prompted robust discussion about the relevance and risks of similar mechanisms in the Australian context.
The Australian crocodile industry’s problematic trio
Australia's export-oriented crocodile industry depends on public opinion in foreign countries and the actions of legislators in those countries. This is the industry's primary problem. Two secondary problems arise from this. Australia's crocodile industry has too little economic potential, and lobbying regulations in Australia are too imperfect for Australian farmers to quickly follow global trends.
Albanese Labor Government delivers new Pakistan market access for Australian farmers: Collins
Pakistan has approved market access for Genetically Modified (GM) canola from Australia. Australia is a trusted and reliable supplier of canola to Pakistan, with non-GM canola exports valued at $506 million in the last financial year – making Pakistan one of Australia’s top markets for canola.
Food manufacturer to chip in $300 million for potato processing plant in Dooen
Horsham Rural City Council has welcomed Victorian State Government approval for the establishment of a $300 million food manufacturing plant in Dooen. Farm Frites specialises in frozen potato products.
A new era for industrial hemp in Victoria: Spence
Victorian Minister for Agriculture Ros Spence has launched public consultation on proposed new legislation, inviting Victorians to share their priorities for the industry, what’s working under current laws and ideas for improvement.
Letter to the Editor – Concerns for the Victorian Government’s push for critical minerals: Mine Free Glenaladale
The Victorian Labor Government is claiming critical minerals will develop jobs and regional growth and boost local economies. Mine Free Glenaladale and the community it represents in East Gippsland disputes this claim by the Government, as there is a high probability existing jobs and industries would be adversely affected by a proposal of a mineral sands mine 25 kilometres west of Bairnsdale.
MiniJumbuk: 50 years of wool, warmth and community spirit
Naracoorte's much-loved woollen bedding manufacturer, MiniJumbuk, is celebrating an extraordinary milestone — 50 years in business. From humble beginnings, the woollen bedding company’s story is woven with innovation, resilience, and an enduring connection to our community. With a $30 million annual turnover, no debt, 70 employees, and a new expansion underway in Naracoorte ...
Single atoms of silver and earth-abundant carbon turn pollutants into fertiliser: Centre of Excellence for Carbon Science and Innovation
A single atom of silver working in synergy with carbon and nitrogen atoms can efficiently convert polluting nitrogenous waste in water from industries such as agriculture and mining into ready-to-use liquid fertiliser.
More algal bloom confusion: Centofanti
Shadow Minister for Primary Industries and Regional South Australia, Nicola Centofanti, said what was truly alarming were revelations that the baseline water-quality monitoring program across South Australia’s coastline and within the gulfs were ad hoc - with no monitoring in 2023 due to a lack of departmental resourcing.
Global beef trade set for continued growth despite volatility: Rabobank
Global beef trade is poised for growth over the next five years, driven by increasing demand from Asia and export expansions by South American countries, according to a new report by agribusiness banking specialist Rabobank.
Future uncertain as final Mossman cane delivered to Mulgrave: Canegrowers
The final truckload of Mossman sugarcane has been delivered to Mulgrave Mill, closing a defining chapter in the region’s history and leaving an uncertain future for local growers. CANEGROWERS Chairman Owen Menkens said the moment was deeply disappointing for the Mossman community, which has been shaped by sugarcane farming for generations.
Hub report focuses on freight shortfalls
The Murray Region Forestry Hub recently hosted its managers, representatives from relevant government agencies and industry groups at a conference. A number of items were listed for discussion as well as a packed field trip including the Visy Pulp and Paper Mill, Hyne Timber, Fire impacted plantation regrowth sites and a trip to Ardrossan to see first hand some of the fire infrastructure investment.
Farmers slam compulsory access coercion: VFF
Farmers in the path of the controversial VNI West Transmission Project are set to be steamrolled following the issuing of Section 93 notices to landholders along the proposed VNI West transmission project route, effectively granting compulsory access to private land.
Public misled for decades over koala numbers: Kemp
The latest national koala population estimates from CSIRO’s National Koala Monitoring Program (NKMP) have revealed a staggering leap in koala numbers that upends years of alarmism. The 2025 CSIRO report estimates the listed population between 398,000 and 569,000, a dramatic rise from the 2024 estimate of just 95,000 to 238,000.
Collaboration is our greatest strength: Blue Economy Cooperative Research Centre
The 2024 - 2025 Blue Economy CRC Annual Report is now available. As we enter the final half of our 10-year journey, our measure of success is no longer knowledge generation alone, but how that knowledge is applied and adopted.
Rural productivity tipped to drop due to labour shortages: NFF
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has stated that tackling regional worker shortages is the key to unlocking productivity growth in Australian agriculture. In a recent report, the NFF stated that more planning is needed to safeguard the sector’s future.
Eudunda Show, 9 November 2025
Eudunda Show
This year the Eudunda Show is on the 9th of November and our theme is 'Man's Best Friend' so we are having a...
Alexandra Show, 8 November 2025
Alexandra Pastoral & Agricultural Association
November 8 is looking to be a cracking day on the Spring event calendar in Alexandra, with the Pastoral and...
Westbury Show, 8 November 2025
Westbury Agricultural Society
Get ready for northern Tasmania’s family show - The Westbury Show, on Saturday, 8 November 2025.
2025 sees some exciting new exhibitors. Truck-...
