ABS data confirms record beef production
The Australian cattle sector continued its extraordinary run in 2025.
Beef production reached 712,888 tonnes in Q4 and 2.87 million tonnes across the calendar year....
Empower rural youth to lead local change
The Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal is inviting not-for-profit organisations to collaborate with young people in remote, rural and regional communities to solve...
NFF Horticulture Council welcomes Code of Conduct review
The National Farmers’ Federation Horticulture Council has welcomed the announcement by the Australian Government of an independent review of the Horticulture Code of Conduct...
McGrath joins Metagen
Queensland-based soil health company Metagen Australia has appointed agricultural entrepreneur and innovator David McGrath as its northern Murray-Darling Basin territory manager.
Mr McGrath brings extensive...
Farmer Registrations call as disasters escalate nationwide
Large areas of Victoria are currently battling bushfires, while North Queensland continues to experience flooding and cyclone impacts, and parts of New South Wales...
Boswell: A champion for rural Queensland
Former Queensland senator Ron Boswell's passing on Tuesday, 6 January, left a lasting legacy as a tireless advocate for rural and regional Australia.
Passing away...
Farmers Fed name new CEO
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is pleased to announce Michael Guerin as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 23 March 2026.
NFF President Hamish McIntyre...
Valley proves a learning hub for UQ students
University of Queensland business students from Brisbane stepped out of the lecture theatre and into the Lockyer Valley, gaining firsthand insight into how regional...
QLD primary producers optimistic about economy and ag in 2026
Queensland primary producers are optimistic about their profits and industry outlook according to a new survey commissioned by the Queensland Rural and Industry Development...
Stronger export accommodate record beef production
With ongoing increases in cattle slaughter and high carcass weights, Australia’s 2025 beef production is set to break new ground with record volumes,...
