Report into foreign ownership of Aussie farm land finally released
The tax office has released its report from the register of Foreign Ownership of Australian Agricultural Land, 17 months late.
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Avian influenza: What are the next steps?
Poultry processors, producers and the government have taken extra steps to prevent a H5N1 outbreak, while the US battles millions of infected poultry.
BoM costs blowout amid performance criticism
The cost of running Australia’s meteorological agency has hit $500 million, with one water broker saying he did not “know anyone who uses the BoM for water data”.
‘It’s hugely unfair on country people’
Cash can still be used to pay for fuel and groceries, but cheques are doomed, according to a federal government plan.
Pacific Island workers ‘too afraid to return home’
An increasing number of Pacific Islander farm workers are too scared to return home after having extramarital relationships with co-workers.
UK FTA failing to meet red meat quotas
The amount of red meat being exported under the UK-Australia Free Trade Agreement is falling well short of the quotas.
‘It’s fantastic diversification … I would love for other farmers to have that’
Farmers could earn thousands of dollars annually should they integrate solar and wind farming with beef and cattle, a new report has found.
Regional Victoria and the Riverina sale and auction results, week ending November 17
Regional Victoria and the Riverina recorded 16 property sales over a million dollars last week, the latest auction and sales results reveal.
Presidential contenders face off
Danyel Cucinotta and Brett Hosking are vying to be Victoria’s next top farmer. Here’s what they had to say in their pitch to members.
Winemaking brothers to face five-day court hearing
Two brothers will face court in Melbourne after being accused of defrauding more than $20 million during a six-year period.
‘On our toes’: Farmers, CFA volunteers brace for long summer
High temperatures before the official start of summer has farmers and CFA volunteers on edge already.
Concern for ‘basic human need’ in wake of market rent hike
Generous fresh produce wholesalers who have donated fruit and vegetables to food charities may be forced to try and sell the produce instead in the wake of increased rental costs.
Farmers question taxpayer subsidies for electric trucks
The federal government is awarding millions of dollars’ worth of grants to some of Australia’s biggest businesses to purchase new electric trucks.
1000 irrigators offer to sell water
More than 1000 irrigators have offered to sell water to the Albanese government. But there are doubts on how much will be delivered.
One in five new chemical applications not assessed on time
As many as 20 per cent of new chemical applications have not been assessed on time by the APVMA over the past two years.
Seedy bar where Melb teens were poisoned had Mafia links
The seedy bar where two Melbourne girls were poisoned had organised crime links to the Asian Mafia, and served methanol-laced drinks among other drugs on offer. Warning: Graphic
The Aussie men backing Trump
These are the Aussies who think Donald Trump will be a good president while other Australians are bracing for disaster.
PM says Putin could end ‘illegal immoral invasion now’
Anthony Albanese has made a push for peace as the G20 summit in Brazil came to a close with leaders reaching consensus only on vague commitments on Israel and Ukraine.
‘Gravely concerned’: Aussie activist jailed in Hong Kong
Australian citizen Gordon Ng from Sydney was one of 45 defendants convicted in Hong Kong’s largest trial under its sweeping national security law.
New flashpoint: What Ukraine’s Russian missile strike means
The 1000th day of the war in Ukraine was significant, with the launch of long-range missiles into Russia signalling the start of a “new phase”. Here’s what we know about the surprise attack.
Trump joins Musk for rocket launch amid huge trial update
Prosecutors in Donald Trump’s hush money trial have made a huge call, as the President-elect’s bromance with billionaire Elon Musk gets stronger by the day. Follow updates.
Russia shoots down 50 drones after Ukrainian missile launch
Russia said it had shot down 50 Ukrainian drones shortly after Ukraine had fired a US long-range missile inside Russia’s borders for the first time.
Guest list for Payne’s funeral revealed
The family of tragic One Direction star Liam Payne will farewell the tragic singer within hours, with A-listers flying in for the service.
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‘Gut-wrenching’: Farmers called on mines
Dooen farmers are picking up the phone to news about a major mining project’s approval. But the state minister’s office says it is still under inquiry.
The proposed food waste penalties that could hit farmers
Farmers with excess produce or storm damaged crops could be whacked with a tax or fine for contributing to food waste.
Corey Ireland back in court
The defence counsel for Corey Ireland have again raised the delays in obtaining a brief of evidence from police. See the latest from court today.
Horrific CCTV of Bendigo dad’s workplace death shown at trial
The moment a Bendigo man was crushed to death in the workplace has been played to a jury, as the company on trial for criminal negligence claimed he took his own life.
Storms whip through cropping zones
A series of hit-and-miss storms have whipped through farming districts with some farmers stopping the header. While others have completely missed the rain.
23 of the most influential livestock-carrying ships
From controversial cocaine busts to drone attacks these are some of the major vessels which carried livestock across the globe last year. See the list.
Growers ‘hamstrung’ by rent hike could send produce interstate
Growers could send fresh produce interstate to fetch the best prices possible, in a move that could affect availability and pricing of fruit and vegetables.
Non-bank lending ‘more open’ for first-gen Australian farmers
Farmers needing finance beyond the traditional banks are chasing alternative options, with non-bank lending debt growing 400 per cent in 12 months.
Farm workers leaving agriculture
The reputation of ag work as a “hard, dirty, labouring job with no future” is contributing to 35 per cent of the workforce expected to leave by 2026.
Country footy recruiter lobbies for alternate visa
An “electric” regional football player has been unable to work during his two-season stay. A club recruiter says there needs to be an alternate visa to help.
Tardy trains fail report card
The freshly-released VLine annual report has shown punctuality on regional train services is slipping. Here’s the debate on the issue.
Rex offered $80 million gov package
Embattled Rex Airlines has been offered an $80 million lifeline from the Albanese Government, as it seeks to extend its voluntary administration period.
‘Cattle have got to go’: Weaners sold three months early
Prices for young store cattle are struggling, as producers from Wodonga to Leongatha and Mortlake sell down numbers.
Q&A: VFF candidates on the hard hitting questions
Danyel Cucinotta and Brett Hosking are vying to be the next Victorian Farmers Federation president. We asked them the questions farmers want answered.
‘How can I sell my lambs? No one will want my meat’
Changes to the Livestock Production Assurance program have left farmers concerned, as grazing under renewable energy infrastructure is targeted.
Trump election win: What Aussie farmers need to know
For months Donald Trump has promised tariffs should he win the election. Now that he has, what does it mean for Australian agriculture?
Harvest fire fears add to harvest woes
Lightning strikes and header fires have burnt out thousands of hectares of farming land just as harvest begins. See the latest.
UAE trade deal: ‘A win for farmers’
The comprehensive trade deal is being billed as a significant win for farmers with the elimination of tariffs across 99 per cent of agricultural products.
Battery energy project application submitted
The moment Kiewa Valley residents have been dreading for more than a year has arrived. An application for a 400MW battery project is in.
Wind turbines out of action
A wind farm near Horsham has been forced to replace the bearings on turbines, despite it only being six years old.
How do I protect my house? What about pets? Bushfire season explained
Australia has a sorry history with bushfires – so how do you prepare for every scenario? EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
Top Murray Darling water sellers
One NSW irrigator has sold $37 million worth of water to the federal government’s bridging-the-gap tender. See the top 20 water sellers.
Millions of dollars cut from the regions
The Victorian Government has dumped 162 annual reports in the past week. Inside we found huge cuts to the regions, showing just how bad the debt crisis is.
CFA brigades join powerline fight
CFA firefighters have joined 150 landholders in a campaign of resistance against a 500kV transmission line to be built in western Victoria.
Right to repair agreement in limbo
Discussions between the NFF and the TMA towards a historic right to repair agreement for agricultural machinery have fizzled out.
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