Rural & Agriculture

Authorities are responding to more cases of bird flu in Australia, but say there's no need to panic.

Precautions urged as sixth bird flu case confirmed

AUSTRALIA’S sixth bird flu case has been confirmed as the nation's top veterinarian issued advice to keep free-range hens housed, where practical. Poultry farmers have been

13 July, 2026

Grants of up to 40 thousand dollars are available to encourage tree planting on farms. Photo AAP.

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Planting more trees on farms

The new program will help livestock farmers better use existing data to benefit the health hand wellbeing of their animals.

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Backing livestock farmers with better data

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

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Increased local crushing capacity key to scaling up canola production

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

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

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Rural & Agriculture

Precautions urged as sixth bird flu case confirmed

Planting more trees on farms

Backing livestock farmers with better data

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

Agricultural production on track to exceed 2030 industry target

Virtual fencing gets the green light

Start of harvest brings fire warning

Lyons amazing world record

Orchid Society gears up for Spring Show

Look up! Swooping season is here again

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