Registrations Open for 2026 Australian Cotton Conference
Australia’s cotton industry will come together on the Gold Coast this year for its flagship event, with registrations opening on 1 March for the 2026 Australian Cotton Conference. Held from 4–6 August, the Conference will unite growers, researchers, agronomists, supply-chain partn...
Why A Cattle Crush Is Essential For Safe And Efficient Livestock Handling
Managing cattle safely requires the right equipment, which is why a cattle crush is a critical asset on farms and livestock facilities. A cattle crush is designed to restrain animals securely during handling, reducing stress for the animal while protecting handlers from injury. In modern...
FIRST AUDIT ON NSW WATER RESOURCE PLANS
The independent Inspector-General of Water Compliance (IGWC), the Hon. Troy Grant has completed and published an Audit of Groundwater in the Macquarie-Castlereagh Alluvium. The audit is the first of its kind to be completed on one of NSW’s long-awaited Water Resource Plans (WRPs). T...
How Modern Hydraulics Have Made Mini Excavators the Most Versatile and Cost Effective Hire Option for Construction Projects
Developments and technological advancements within the realm of heavy machines such as excavators have indeed come a very long way. In general, it can be said that any given construction project, regardless if it is just a small home improvement project requiring a 2T excavator or a large ...
Australian new models for commercialisation are shaping Southeast Asia’s food security future
Southeast Asia’s food system is under increasing strain. Climate change is affecting crop yields, while smallholder farmers, who grow much of the region’s food, face rising uncertainty. At the same time, demand for safe, high-quality produce continues to grow. For Australian farmers a...
Farm gap-year program hits the mark as NFF calls for industry backing
Australia’s on-farm, gap-year program, AgCAREERSTART, is telling a powerful story about young people wanting to make their start in agriculture. A program evaluation shows a high retention rate of AgCAREERSTART participants staying in agriculture through work or study, while every $1 in...
Hopeful Ranch: award-winning olive producing estate hits the market in NSW Southern Tablelands
745 hectares, two historical homesteads and 20,000 olive trees supplying Australia’s top restaurants – landmark agricultural asset expected to attract strong buyer interest Southern Tablelands, NSW, 28 October 2025 – One of Australia’s most respected cool-climate agricultural hold...
A win for farmers after Labor backflips on SMSF farm tax grab
Leader of The Nationals David Littleproud said farmers have had an enormous win, after Labor retreated on its poorly conceived, reckless and cruel plan to tax unrealised gains on farms held in self-managed super funds (SMSFs). Mr Littleproud said Labor had been embarrassingly forced to...
Long Road to Recovery: The Hidden Tolls of Natural Disasters on Farmers’ Mental Health
World Mental Health Day is an important reminder to look out for those around us, including our nation’s primary producers, who endure immense challenges every day. This year, farmers across Australia have been struck by unprecedented natural disasters. From the historic droughts in ...
