LATEST HEADLINES : 123 of 1819

NRHA welcomed additional funding for RFDS in the Federal Budget, but was disappointed by the lack of rural health funding overall. Credit: myphotobank.com.au, Shutterstock.
AGRIBUSINESS

Federal Budget fails rural health

The NRHA said the Federal Budget failed to address a $6.55 billion shortfall in rural healthcare.

17 May 2024

The WA Government has reportedly amended its tough new gun laws to allow firearms to be used across multiple licence categories. Credit: Auldist, Shutterstock.
AGRIBUSINESS

WA Firearms Bill amended following public pressure

The Nationals WA claims the State Government has made some last-minute changes to the Firearms Bill.

17 May 2024

Senators stop Biosecurity Protection Levy progressing. Credit: Eric Buermeyer, Shutterstock.
AGRIBUSINESS

Biosecurity levy blocked as The Greens declare official opposition

The Greens officially joined the Coalition, One Nation and independent MPs in opposing the BPL.

17 May 2024

An Episode 3 survey last year found 71 per cent of respondents from the live sheep export supply chain preferred a phaseout timeline of over 10 years. Credit: Episode 3.
SHEEP

Live sheep export: phaseout or freak out?

Episode 3 responds to the Federal Government’s live sheep export phase out deadline.

17 May 2024

NFF said the Government has “twisted the knife into Australian agriculture” last night, with the funding to shut down the live sheep trade the biggest allocation of new funding for the sector. Credit: ADragan, Shutterstock.
AGRIBUSINESS

Budget delivers brutal blow for farming

NFF claims the Government twisted the knife into Australian Ag with last night's budget.

15 May 2024

NFF president, David Jochinke, said the group of farm industry leaders turned their backs on the ag minister at the industry budget breakfast, just "like he turned his back on farmers." Credit: NFF.
SHEEP

Farm leaders walk out on Watt

Peak industry bodies abandoned yesterday's budget breakfast in protest of the sheep trade shutdown.

15 May 2024

Live sheep trade shutdown announcements sparks fears cattle could be next. Credit: Mark Saunders.
SHEEP

Fears grow for live cattle exports

With a date set to end live sheep exports, the industry is concerned cattle may be next.

15 May 2024

Bridgestone Australia is back in the agricultural tractor tyre business with a direct approach. Image courtesy Bridgestone Australia.
MACHINERY

Bridgestone Australia re-commits to agricultural sector

Bridgestone and Firestone Ag tyres will be sold through a growing network of regional stores.

13 May 2024

ALEC CEO, Mark Harvey-Sutton denounced the Government’s announcement of the package for the phase out of live sheep by sea as a disgrace. Credit: Tom Dawkins, ALEC.
SHEEP

Government sets live sheep export end date

Live sheep exports will end in 2028, with the ban to be legislated in this term of parliament.

13 May 2024

Isuzu has shown its D-MAX BEV electric ute at an overseas exhibition. Photo courtesy Isuzu.
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

Isuzu electric ute announced

Isuzu unveiled its first D-MAX BEV electric ute at an overseas exhibition.

10 May 2024

PARTNER CONTENT

Seed Terminator: weeds meet their final harvest

By driving weed populations down, many farms are now achieving outcomes that challenge traditional assumptions about water use efficiency

PARTNER CONTENT

Biostimulants Unlock Higher Yields in Broadacre Crops

Independent trials show Biostart biostimulants deliver 9–11% yield gains and strong ROI in broadacre crops

PARTNER CONTENT

Building a Resilient Digital Ecosystem for all Australians

Telstra is committed to creating a resilient digital ecosystem that benefits all Australians, with a particular focus on enhancing regional connectivity and leveraging advanced technologies.

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Kondinin team.

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Kondinin team.

editions

Research Report: Drones (July 2026)

With drones becoming more prevalent in Australian agricultural operations, this month’s Research Report looks at the latest drone technology and applications for both broadacre farming and livestock enterprises.

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Research Report: Auto Drafters (June 2026)

This month's Research Report includes an in-depth look at five popular sheep auto drafters complemented by several Case Studies of producers using the drafters to improve their livestock management.

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Research Report: High Horsepower Tracked Tractors (May 2026)

Kondinin Group researchers Mark Saunders, Ben White and Josh Giumelli have inspected some of the latest high-horsepower, articulated, fixed-frame and twin-tracked tractors for this month's Research Report. It's all about getting power to the ground.

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Research Report: Mother Bins (April 2026)

Mother bins are an important part of on-farm grain logistics. This Research Report details 10 brands including locally-made and imported models with capacities up to 300 tonnes.