Bid to merge Victorian fisheries and hunting agencies
Fishers and hunters say the Allan Government has flagged merging Game Management and Victorian Fisheries Authorities into a new outdoors agency.
Corey Ireland to stand trial over alleged major cattle fraud
The former NSW stud cattle breeder will fight 16 charges laid against him over an alleged multimillion dollar cattle fraud. See the latest.
Red meat council drops carbon neutral 2030 target
The commitment by the red meat industry to be carbon neutral by 2030 was a bold move and now, it has said the target is “not achievable”.
‘Robbed’: Gippsland clubs lose star power with finals eligibility ruling
Two of Gippsland’s biggest names will be watching from the sidelines come finals time after a change to VFL player eligibility. See the details.
SunRice revenue falls 2 per cent but profit rises
SunRice’s revenue dropped to $1.85bn, but has delivered an increased net profit after tax of $70.7m in this financial year.
Man charged over alleged $200k Wagyu cattle genetics theft
NSW Police have charged a 34-year-old man with stealing wagyu cattle semen and embryos from his employer. See the details.
Canadians, Victorian family sell cropping farms to local buyers
Wimmera farms spanning more than 800ha have changed hands after they were sold by a Canadian investor and a renowned farming family.
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Why Aussie beef could defy tariffs and rule the world
Australia’s beef industry is holding firm on the global stage compared to both Brazil and the US thanks to supply strength and market smarts.
Plan for new hunting minister hits hurdle
The NSW Government’s plan to establish a new minister for hunting and fishing has been sent for review. Here’s what we know.
How world upheaval is taking a toll on livestock sectors
Low lamb skin and cattle hide values, as well as a disrupted lamb market to Iran are challenging profit for both processors and producers.
Canola prices surge amid tough seasonal conditions
Canola prices have jumped $200 a tonne compared to a year ago, but many farmers still face poor yields. See how prices are stacking up.
‘Numbers are decreasing rapidly’: Yardings plummet at Wodonga
Lightweight steers reached more than 500c/kg at Wodonga amid falling cattle supply and rising prices in the store market. See the full report.
Ballarat clubs green light chase for Gisborne
The Ballarat league has broken its silence on Gisborne’s interest in joining them after 25 years in Bendigo. See the latest.
‘Lives are about to change forever’: Farmer fury at new mine
Local farmers are “furious, shocked and disappointed” after one of the world’s largest rare earth mines was approved near a tiny Victorian town. See the latest.
Local league could help save Golden Rivers clubs
Five Golden Rivers clubs have been left in limbo without a league to play in next year, but a nearby league has offered them a lifeline. See the latest.
More prices rise above $9/kg milk solids in final week frenzy
ACM is the latest smaller player to increase their opening offer as the dairy farmgate ‘auction’ enters its final week.
Cooked cattle agent fraudulently pockets almost $235k
A Pakenham livestock agent falsely claimed certain cattle were bred on specific properties in Gippsland to make them eligible for export to China, fraudulently obtaining almost $235k.
Duxton Farms to merge four funds together
The ASX-listed agricultural entity has proposed the acquisition of four private funds, creating an entity operating 180,000ha and holding 32,000ML of water entitlements.
Two-year jail term for illegal importation of 62,000kg of Thai food
A woman has been sentenced for illegally importing thousands of kilograms of food from Thailand, meant for Sydney’s black market.
Inside the Bartlett family’s winning paddock-to-plate formula
Terese and Steve Bartlett have transformed their struggling small farm into a thriving enterprise by embracing regenerative practices, direct beef sales and local food networks.
Low food miles key to delicious meat at Harcourt North
Low food miles and a desire to improve the land are the keys to delicious meat for this paddock-to-plate operation.
‘It’s compensation for the rates we got two years ago’: Inside the wild ride for lamb
The record prices seen in the lamb industry this year are defying the long-accepted logic of supply and demand. We break down the key figures.
Explaining the dairy staff turnover
Attracting and retaining the next generation is a challenge in dairy. A new project is finding out why and the next steps forward.
Bulla’s second step up to high nines
Many processors have provided revised prices ahead of July 1. But which processors haven’t lifted yet? Here’s the list.
Lactalis and Frestine commit to dairy step up
Two processors are stepping up their opening offers with only a few processors yet to move. Check out the latest prices in our interactive table.
Buffalo cheese a Shaw thing again
Once Australia’s best-known buffalo cheesemaker, Shaw River disappeared three years ago. But now they are back.
Dairy’s next generation
Meet the young dairy farmers using social media to push the sector forward.
Our richest farming regions
See which Australian regions lay claim to having the fattest farming receipts.
How to train a working farm dog
See our step-by-step guide on breeds, training methods and commands.
Where soil moisture sits after recent rainfall
Despite much needed rain across most of Victoria, deep moisture remains limited in key cropping regions. See the latest figures.
‘It’s really hard to predict at the moment’
It’s been a tough start to winter for Darren Trewick. But his faba beans are showing some promise – with prices hitting $695 a tonne.
Labour hire companies trouble Vic’s hort industry
Victoria’s horticulture regions have the worst rates for noncompliance in the country, with labour hire companies being issued the bulk of infringements.
‘Tough out there in vegetable land’: Production up, but prices down
New ABS figures show vegetable farmers are producing more for less, continuing a trend of declining returns for growers.
Regional Victoria and the Riverina sale and auction results, week ending June 28
Regional Victoria and the Riverina recorded 16 property sales over a million dollars last week, the latest auction and sales results reveal.
Revealed: Australia’s top 100 farm sales of the past year
Billions of dollars’ worth of premier Aussie farmland changed hands during the 2024-25 financial year. See the full list of the biggest 100 sales.
$20m NSW cropping farm back on the market
A 26,673ha cropping asset is for sale again almost three years after it was first listed for sale by an Australian farmland investor.
Revealed: The hidden tasks of the best local footy coaches
Long gone are the days of rocking up to training twice a week and then barking instructions on a Saturday and thinking the job is done. Coaching local footy is now close to a full time job. We spoke to six elite coaches to get an understanding of how tough the role has become.
Picture gallery: All the Kyabram v Rochester action
Kyabram is perfectly placed for a shot at its first GV flag since 2019. See all the action from its latest win.
Special: Mid-season Team-of-the-Year, 10 flag races to follow
Country footy flags will start being decided at end of August. Top-10 premiership races and Mid-season Team-of-the-Year named.
Drouin members vote to leave Gippsland
Drouin is making its second bid in seven years to leave the premier league in Gippsland. See the reasons behind the push.
Can lupins be a ‘game-changer’ for our protein needs?
A Western-Australian agribusiness is aiming to elevate lupins as a major source of protein for human consumption, but incentivising farmers to plant the crop is proving a challenge.
Wine heavyweight forecasts buyback
How to boost crop yields by one tonne a hectare
Mixed 12 months for Australian agribusiness
JBS defies pushback to list on NYSE
How the Bradley family use data to run a productive and profitable business
Jenny and Craig Bradley from New Armatree in NSW use advanced data and smart breeding objectives to run their sheep and cropping enterptise. This is how they do it.
How a switch to robotic milking has lifted productivity and profits in northern Victoria
Installing a robotic dairy nearly three years ago has proved a winner for Tim and Sara McNeil – but it’s not totally hands off. See the video.
Aussie almond producer reports significant turnaround
Select Harvests Limited has reported a big swing in its half yearly results, and is well placed to capitalise on the current environment, chief executive David Surveyor says.
Elders $475m deal hits hurdle
The national consumer watchdog has outlined preliminary concerns with Elders proposed acquisition of Delta Agribusiness.
Elders posts half-year profit, awaits ruling on $475m deal
The agribusiness major has posted an improved half-year profit on the back of a rise in livestock prices, as it awaits an imminent ruling on a key acquisition.
‘One of Australia’s largest dairy equipment sales’
Investors are snapping up Beston Global Dairy’s assets, months on from the spectacular collapse of the South Australian processor. See the latest.
Biggest investors, landholders: Who Owns Australia’s Farms 2025
Farm succession: ‘The best time to start the conversation was yesterday’
Succession in family farming businesses doesn’t always have to be stressful, and these three successful farming families are case in point.
EU vision puts Australian ag exports at risk
The European Union’s new road map on the future of farming and food is posing a risk to Australia’s canola, wool and sheepmeat exports.
Machine of year to help shearers
UTV sales stall while ATVs are ‘still wanted’
Despite major companies pulling out of the ATV market after new safety standards came in two years ago, the four-wheelers are still in demand.
Iconic Holden utes unite for weekend of nostalgia
For many, a ute is a symbol of freedom and fun, and this iconic model united more than 100 drivers for a weekend of cruising and celebration.
Parents are choosing independent schools even as fees rise
‘Gross over reaction’: Small school to stay open
There has been a major development in plans to close a small school in East Gippsland. See the latest.
Principal shares easy hack to bolster ‘low mood’ kids
New data shows a mammoth number of Aussie kids are seeking help from a counsellor or psychologist – but an SA principal has a simple solution.
Milk price could be an anti-competition question
Should the ACCC investigate milk processors?
Amid mounting anger about stalled farmgate milk prices, should the nation’s peak competition and consumer regulator investigate milk processors? VOTE NOW
Defending the right to build
Give Victorian farmers a break on their loss of the right to build a home on 40ha-plus. The move will result in a massive drop in values, writes Randall Gerkens.
Picture gallery: All the action from the Farmer of the Year awards
Farmer of the Year Awards 2024: Top winners revealed
A dairy farming family who dramatically increased production within their dairy herd has been crowned Australia’s best farmers. See all the winners.
Who is Australia’s best farmer?
The countdown is on to this week’s announcement of The Weekly Times Coles 2024 Farmer of the Year awards. See who’s in the running.
2024 Shine Awards winners revealed
‘Making a difference’: Shine Award winners honoured
Regional women making a difference in their communities have been honoured at the eighth annual Shine Awards lunch.
Darwin woman honoured in nation’s most prestigious awards
Presented by the Weekly Times and Harvey Norman, the awards cast a light on the often unsung efforts of women across regional Australia, across seven categories.
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