Improved accountability would boost progress on the Murray–Darling Basin Plan, but the government's recently proposed extension of the plan's timeframes won't be enough.
In a 'post-truth world', where anti-farming policies prevail and politicians are 'looking for easy answers', serious concerns are being raised about food and fibre security.
Last week, Australian agriculture told Trade Minister Don Farrell to keep the signing pen in his pocket if the EU put a dud deal on the table, and he's done just that.
A new campaign calling out "anti-farming policies" which "threaten to shave billions off farm production" has come as a shock to federal Agriculture Minister Murray Watt.
A National Farmer Priorities Survey survey of more than 1,600 farmers has confirmed falling confidence and raised concerns about the Albanese Government.
The independent panel tasked with advising the government on how and when to phase out live sheep exports now has until October 25 to deliver its report.
With very little time remaining until the consultation panel delivers its report, which is due by September 30, both sides of the debate are trying to ensure they're heard by the federal government.
"Farmers are getting paid cents on the dollar... and the two biggest companies in the middle of the fresh food supply chain are getting fat." Will that finally come to an end?
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