Further ‘silver lining’ for consumers with food price inflation moderating
There has been some “further silver lining for consumers” with the latest monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI) data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics...
Solving workforce issues
A new, ongoing group has been established to continue tackling agricultural workforce challenges.
The new Agricultural Workforce Forum (AWF) met for the first time...
Market report November 9
Yarding: 1152 Change: 102
NARACOORTE CATTLE
Tuesday, November 7
Agents yarded 1,152 cattle representing an increase of 102 head.
Quality was mostly good with the grown and...
Hay market exceeds expectations
Australia’s hay market is exceeding expectations with suppliers being urged to make hay now to meet demand.
Feed Central predicts strong demand for hay and...
Farm incomes to fall due to drier conditions and lower prices
After two record years, broadacre farm incomes are forecast to fall significantly in 2023–24 due to drier conditions and lower prices for agricultural commodities,...
Competition top issue for farmers, food code review chance to get it right
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) welcomes the Federal Government’s announcement of a second review of the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct.
The NFF has...
Sheep and Goat eID rebate now open
As part of the national transition to electronic identification (eID) for sheep and goats, the State Government has opened applications for its eID device...
Pests and weeds on the rise
The third national survey of pests and weeds shows 85 per cent of land managers spent on average around $21,950 in 2022 on pest...
UniSA study checks-in on farmers’ wellbeing post flood disaster
Farmers rely on good weather to grow crops and sustain livestock, so when the Bureau of Meteorology issues an El Niño warning, it’s a...
Live sheep phase out panel granted extension
An extension has been granted to the independent panel overseeing advice on how and when the government will phase out live sheep exports by...
Mouse bait spreading project underway
In order to help Australian grain growers, a research project is underway to help reduce crop losses due to mouse damage by optimising bait...
Government must consult farmers on superannuation changes: NFF
Australia’s peak farming body has warned that superannuation changes announced by Treasurer Jim Chalmers could cool investment in agriculture, unless the detail is worked...
Ashton Hurn checks out regional roads
LEADER of the Liberal Party Ashton Hurn has recommitted previous party policies for the region as the state gears up to hit the polling...
