Agribusiness News

Funky Food wants farmers surplus fresh fruit and vegetables

Funky Food is working with small to medium farms that are left with produce that is imperfect and difficult to move through traditional retail channels

Unsettled weather prompts rush to set up on-farm weather stations

Be the first to know about any critical weather patterns that may affect your overall farm operation by installing a dedicated on-farm weather station Weather

Farmgate income climbs to a higher record level in landmark 2025-26 season

Agricultural production alone is expected to total $99.5 billion – the highest on record – and with fisheries and forestry added will reach $106.4 billion

Gun law restrictions following Bondi Beach massacre will affect all farmers

The NSW state government is the first to act but expect much more restrictive laws to follow as federal politicians fail at a bi-partisan approach

Hydrosmart offers a clean water breakthrough for farmers

Hydrosmart is solving problems for farm operations with reduced flow due to scale clogged pipes and improving delivery for stock water and cropping For farmers

Myriota releases HyperPulse to stay connected beyond mobile coverage

SA-built and operated HyperPulse offers permanent device and sensor connection for better animal management when virtual fencing and feeding Farm operations battling to stay connected

National Feedstock Roundtable identifies path forward for cleaner energy

The first National Feedstock Roundtable has charted a path to unlock an additional $10 billion for an Agri-sector prepared to invest in a low-carbon industry

Net zero outcomes explained in a community group handbook

With political parties at odds over the Net Zero debate perhaps it’s time to turn to community groups for more straightforward answers and action As

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Firearms changes impact farmers as guns have fallen into the wrong hands

Following the Bondi Beach massacre of 15 innocent souls attending a Jewish festival, on 14 December 2025, the Albanese government has thrown a blanket across all firearm holders with strict

Financial assistance for farmers following devastating Victorian bushfires could unlock grants of up to $75,000

Agriculture Victoria has indicated that their Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements include Primary Producer Recovery Grants worth an initial $40 million, includes grants of up to $75,000 available for eligible primary

Rural based Vets may not be the most expensive after all as a family dog treatment tops $56,000

While everyone dreads a call to the vet, farmers may find that rural-based practices may be more conscious about the bill size than their city counterparts. What is thought to

Social media minimum age access implemented at 16 and above in a world first

History has been made as anyone in Australia under the age of 16 is barred from entering the social media websites they have accessing from the age of 3 and

Headless economy with a lack of direction other than to increase debt holdings is adopted by the RBA at their December meeting

Expect investors to pour further into the housing market and completely shut out first home buyers following the decision of the RBA to adopt the Federal government’s lack of direction