Rural & Agriculture

Expanding Australia’s crushing capabilities is the key to improving canola production according to the author os a new report.

Increased local crushing capacity key to scaling up canola production

EXPANDING domestic crushing capabilities will be key to scaling up Australian canola production in the future, Rabobank says in new industry research.

26 May, 2026

The popular fox bounty program is set to continue with $2.2 million allocated in this week’s state budget.

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Fox bounty extended as $84 million flows to agriculture

Trade Minister Don Farrell at the National Press Club this week.

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Australia to have another 'crack' at Indian trade deal

Experts believe exposure to pesticides and other environmental factors could be the cause of high rates of motor-neurone disease in regional areas.

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The 'horrific' disease hitting regional Aussies hardest

Tracy Hayward, Kelvin Donnan, Rodney Eade, Duncan Thomas and David Preston were eager to get farmers off the land for a social night.

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AFL’s Rodey Eade has a yarn at Nutrien Ag Solutions

NFF President Hamish McIntyre is delighted with the new figures showing agriculture on the rise.

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Rural & Agriculture

Increased local crushing capacity key to scaling up canola production

Fox bounty extended as $84 million flows to agriculture

Australia to have another 'crack' at Indian trade deal

The 'horrific' disease hitting regional Aussies hardest

AFL’s Rodey Eade has a yarn at Nutrien Ag Solutions

Agricultural production on track to exceed 2030 industry target

More water for local farmers

Virtual fencing gets the green light

Start of harvest brings fire warning

Success at Southern Victorian Merino Field Days

Tree blitz

Sheep shortages driving up prices

Look up! Swooping season is here again

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