Ag leaders united in vote of no confidence in Federal Government

Members of Australian agriculture’s peak policy-making forum no longer have confidence in the Federal Government to have the industry's back.

Finance, Exports, Politics, Biosecurity

Farmers walk out on Ag Minister's budget speech on same day Biosecurity Levy shelved

Farmers have walked out on the agriculture minister to show their fury at the 2028 live sheep export ban, while also expressing di...

Politics

Drought and climate cash but farmers unimpressed with budget

The peak farming body has described the Federal Budget as having "twisted the knife" into Australian ag following the banning of l...

Sheep & Lamb, Exports

‘A disgrace’: Date set for sheep export ban

The export of live sheep by sea from Australia will be banned from May 2028, enraging farmers and peak agricultural groups describ...

Farmers walk out on Ag Minister's budget speech on same day Biosecurity Levy shelved

Farmers have walked out on the agriculture minister to show their fury at the 2028 live sheep export ban, while also expressing disappointment at the budget. The Biosecurity Tax has likely been shelved after the Greens declared they wouldn't support it.

Drought and climate cash but farmers unimpressed with budget

Fury over a ban on live sheep export by sea and a biosecurity levy may be eased by a series of packages to manage drought and boost the agriculture workforce.

‘A disgrace’: Date set for sheep export ban

The export of live sheep by sea from Australia will be banned from May 2028, enraging farmers and peak agricultural groups describing the four-year timeline as a "slap in the face" that would have dire outcomes.

Groceries inquiry backs breaking up major supermarkets

Laws to break up supermarket giants that abuse their market power should be introduced, a parliamentary inquiry has recommended, while calling for measures banning price gouging at the check-out.

The three issues that get the NFF's David Jochinke out of bed

As National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) President David Jochinke travels around Australia speaking to farmers, there are three burning topics on his mind.

NSW sheep producers to get discounted eID tags

The NSW Government has announced funding to make $1 electronic identification (eID) tags available to NSW sheep and goat farmers.

WA Ag Minister calls on Minister Watt to help sheep producers

WA Agriculture Minister requests more time for live export moratorium, emphasising the importance of the livestock industry in providing a lifeline for struggling farmers. Industry warns of market impacts and calls for government support.

Red meat industry lashes Biosecurity Tax at Senate hearing

DAFF staff were grilled about the details of the Biosecurity Protection Levy at a Senate committee hearing on Tuesday. Red meat representatives told the hearing they were still in the dark as the July 1 start date looms.

Sustainable Ag Summit announced

The government will hold the Sustainable Ag Summit next month, with the vision of creating a plan to help the agriculture sector meet its own climate goals.

Ag leaders united in vote of no confidence in Federal Government

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Farmers walk out on Ag Minister's budget speech on same day Biosecurity Levy shelved

Drought and climate cash but farmers unimpressed with budget

‘A disgrace’: Date set for sheep export ban

Farmers walk out on Ag Minister's budget speech on same day Biosecurity Levy shelved

Drought and climate cash but farmers unimpressed with budget

‘A disgrace’: Date set for sheep export ban

Groceries inquiry backs breaking up major supermarkets

The three issues that get the NFF's David Jochinke out of bed

NSW sheep producers to get discounted eID tags

WA Ag Minister calls on Minister Watt to help sheep producers

Red meat industry lashes Biosecurity Tax at Senate hearing

Sustainable Ag Summit announced

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