New taskforce sets a path for the future of livestock transport

May 29, 2025 | 2 min read
Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA)has formed a transport sustainability taskforce with red meat supply chain representatives to measure animal movement and animal welfare metrics for the livestock road transport industry.

Farmers to cash in on EOFY offers

May 28, 2025 | 2 min read
New Holland is offering deals and flexible financing options across a wide range of compact and low to mid horsepower tractors, as farmers look to boost productivity and prepare for the coming season with improved optimism.

New pangenome analysis uncovers genetic key to larger peanut yields

May 26, 2025 | 2 min read
Researchers from Australia and China have identified crucial structural variations which determine seed size and weight in peanuts, paving the way for the development of higher-yielding crop varieties.

Academia and industry working together

May 23, 2025 | 2 min read
Charles Sturt University in Wagga Wagga has hosted the Elders Limited board as part of a partnership agreement designed to advance agricultural innovation, sustainability and education.

Canberra commits to national food security strategy

May 2, 2025 | 2 min read
AUSVEG has welcomed the commitment from the Australian government to a national food security strategy as a recognition of the importance of shoring up future food supply and the long-term viability of Australia’s vegetable industry.

Crop breeders attend ACB Breeders Week in Melbourne

May 1, 2025 | 1 min read
More than 150 of Australia’s leading field crop breeders, researchers and industry representatives were in Melbourne at the start of March for the third annual ACB Breeders Week series of meetings and workshops.

Future Farming Forum highlights challenges and opportunities for farm transition

May 1, 2025 | 3 min read
With around 70 per cent of Australian family farms expected to transition to the next generation in the next five years, a key event bringing together some of the brightest young minds in farming has identified gaps and opportunities to help support young farmers.

New test measures antibacterial properties of honey

May 1, 2025 | 2 min read
A tool developed by e University of Western Australia and commercialised by bee research centre Y-Trace can measure the antibacterial properties of honey with unprecedented accuracy.

Unlocking grower solutions for Australia’s biggest horticulture challenges

May 1, 2025 | 3 min read
Mentoring to transform ideas into real solutions is one of the key offerings of a new program launched by Hort Frontiers.

Another solid cotton season tipped

March 27, 2025 | 2 min read
Cotton picking is underway in Central Queensland with growers in the region recording average results despite the slow start to the season and late rain.

Drive change with a 2026 Nuffield scholarship

March 27, 2025 | 2 min read
Nuffield Australia has opened applications for its 2026 scholarships, calling on the next crop of Australian agriculturalists to be curious, drive change and help their industry thrive.

Tassie berry happy with conference

March 26, 2025 | 2 min read
Australia’s international berry conference Berry Quest 2025 has been held in Tasmania, showcasing the latest innovations and discussing key issues for the industry including growing techniques, packaging, marketing, export development, biosecurity labour.

Low interest loans for low emissions machinery

March 25, 2025 | 2 min read
Farmers for Climate Action (FCA)has warmly welcomed news that low-emissions heavy equipment, trucks and utes will be eligible for low-interest loans under a new scheme supported by the Federal Government.

AUSVEG welcomes biosecurity tax withdrawal

March 24, 2025 | 2 min read
AUSVEG has welcomed the Government’s decision to discharge the Biosecurity Protection Levy legislation from the Senate.

Lineup finalised for cotton field day

March 3, 2025 | 3 min read
Organisers for the Bayer Cotton Grower of the Year Field Day have released the full agenda for the event which will be among the most anticipated on-farm events for the cotton industry in 2025.