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What will 2025 bring for Australian agriculture? Here are five things to look out for

Environmental regulation, national political fights and the impact of the Trump administration are among the issues on the minds of Australian farmers

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Tuesday’s rally for Australian farmers lists seven priorities – but the biggest two are nowhere to be seen

Tuesday’s rally for Australian farmers lists seven priorities – but the biggest two are nowhere to be seen

The last time the National Farmers’ Federation marched on Canberra politicians were carefully controlled.. This time the agenda looks more useful for politicians than farmers

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'Smug' energy attitudes holding Australia back: pioneer

'Smug' energy attitudes holding Australia back: pioneer

An Australian offshore wind pioneer urges less politics and more investment in a nation that's been "smug" about energy for far too long.

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Australia leads research push on livestock emissions

A global alliance of farmers led by Australia says agriculture must be at the centre of global efforts to mitigate and adapt to climate change.

Farmers and scientists at odds over Murray Darling plan

Farmers are fuming over a new deal struck between Labor and the Greens to try and keep the Murray Darling Basin plan afloat, while scientists welcomed the news.

Consumers still being hammered on meat prices

Agriculture Minister Murray Watt wants the supermarkets to do more about dropping meat prices but hasn't supported calls for the ACCC to investigate.

Govt policies 'anti-farming' says new farmers' boss

The new president of the National Farmers' Federation has taken aim at key government policies including water buybacks and industrial relations reforms.

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Alarming report on farmer mental health prompts peak body to call for urgent action

Alarming report on farmer mental health prompts peak body to call for urgent action

A report on the mental health of the country's farmers has revealed that almost half have had thoughts of self-harm or suicide.

Disasters worsen mental health struggles among farmers

Disasters worsen mental health struggles among farmers

Natural disasters have worsened mental health among Australian farmers with the agriculture industry concerned about the availability of support in the regions.

Farmers 'jack of waiting' for compensation after federal court ruling on unlawful live cattle export ban

Farmers 'jack of waiting' for compensation after federal court ruling on unlawful live cattle export ban

Three years after a federal court ruled a live cattle export ban unlawful, farmers say they are yet to see a dollar and have accused the federal government of intentionally delaying compensation.

Farmers, freight and councils call for road network rebuild after months of flooding

Farmers, freight and councils call for road network rebuild after months of flooding

A new rural roads alliance says an already strained supply chain is further being strangled by an inadequate national road network and it's calling on the federal government to pay attention.

BOM forecasters to be replaced by community information officers on radio programs

BOM forecasters to be replaced by community information officers on radio programs

Farmers are furious the Bureau of Meteorology is quietly replacing expert forecasters on local radio, employing community information officers to instead provide the service.

Australian La Niña dampens fire risk but threatens summer crops

Australian La Niña dampens fire risk but threatens summer crops

Confirmation of a third La Niña event is a relief for those living in bushfire areas but high rainfall brings its own troubles

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