Support for farmers in Victorian state budget 2021-22 limited to $20 million
Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas delivered a big-spending recovery budget with $3.8 billion thrown into mental health and $10 billion in infrastructure funding that includes new schools and hospitals
CNH Industrial sees agriculture, powertrain revenue growth
CNH Industrial reported first quarter 2021 consolidated revenues of US$7.5 billion, up 37% compared to the first quarter of 2020.
ExoFlare awarded grant to boost meat biosecurity effectiveness
ExoFlare has received a $300,000 grant to develop a real-time data driven approach to assessing biosecurity risks in the red meat and pork sectors
ACCC warns it will scrutinise dairy code compliance to keep everybody honest

The ACCC is urging dairy farmers and processors to be aware of their rights and obligations under the Dairy Code of Conduct ahead of the 1 June 2021 deadline for publishing next financial year’s milk supply agreements.
QFF welcomes drought-proofing funding for farmers
Queensland farmers are encouraged to apply for funding for drought-proofing works after the state and federal governments partnered to extend the On-farm Emergency Water Infrastructure Rebate Scheme
Digital wallets set to become the most popular contactless way to pay

For anyone still writing cheques and avoiding paying by credit cards you have just jumped a generation past plastic as digital wallets are about to become the new norm for payments And if you think you can avoid this new payment method, as you did with credit cards, be assured you will be wound up […]
CommBank says Aussie shoppers prefer Aussie made
Inaugural CommBank Consumer Insights Report claims to reveal how the pandemic has reshaped consumer behaviours and intentions.
CO-OP Farmers release podcasts to share in their stories from the farming frontline

This candid podcast series tells the stories and adventures of farmers transforming their businesses by working together in co-ops Featuring leading primary producers, the eight-episode podcast Meet the CO-OP Farmers will address some of the biggest issues in farming and put forward solutions aimed at future-proofing family farms. The first few episodes have gone live […]
AACo posts profit despite a tough year

Australia’s biggest beef producer, AACo, has reported an operating profit of $24.4 million for the 2020/2021 financial year