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'Benchmark for excellence': Canberra's public servants celebrated in King's Birthday honours

Broad range of contributions recognised in 2026 honours.

The Canberra Times

Drought continues but farmers find 'paydirt' at last

Australia's combined agriculture, fisheries and forestry production is on track to reach a record-breaking $106.4 billion in 2025–26.

AAP

What are non-tariff barriers – and why is agriculture so exposed?

Since the return to power of US President Donald Trump, tariffs have barely left the front pages.

The Conversation

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Australian farmland prices have doubled in the past decade. Is it time to put the ‘poor farmer’ narrative to bed?

When I moved to the farm in the 1990s, regional economies were collapsing. But now agriculture has recovered, maybe the focus should shift to towns

The Guardian - AU

Farmland value doubles in a decade but fewer sales

Australian farmland has more than doubled in price per hectare during the past decade, according to the latest data from ABARES.

AAP

Seafood industry tackles climate change and regulations

The seafood industry is tackling climate change and government regulations, as the commonwealth fisheries boss says the system is "ridiculously complex".

AAP

Some green shoots ahead for agricultural production

Agricultural production is expected to rebound slightly for 2024/25 following predicted falls of 15 per cent to $80 billion for 2023/24.

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Drier conditions to drive down agricultural production

Agricultural production is expected to fall to $78 billion in 2023/24, driven by growing global supply and drier conditions.

AAP

Croppers warn winter harvest is not looking great

As the winter crop harvest winds up earlier than usual, the nation's biggest wheat producer WA is reporting lower than expected volumes with some yields halved.

AAP

Butting of heads over feral goat plan

Goat farmers have criticised the federal government's feral goat plan saying they weren't consulted, while critics say it doesn't go far enough.

AAP

More women and young people join agricultural workforce

Analysis of the 2021 census shows more women, young people and those from a culturally diverse background are choosing to work in agriculture.

AAP

Australian farm incomes to be squeezed as prices dive and fears of a dry summer loom

Abares report forecasts average broadacre farm incomes to plummet by 41% this financial year, with livestock sector hit particularly hard

The Guardian - AU

Farm incomes to tumble as drier conditions take hold

Farm incomes are expected to fall this financial year due to drier conditions and lower prices, the federal government's agricultural forecaster says.

AAP

Australian farming prices almost double in three years

The average price of broadacre farmland per hectare has almost doubled over the past three years, increasing by 93 per cent from 2020 to 2023.

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The Guardian - AU

Bureau of Meteorology puts Australia on ‘El Niño alert’

Update warns there is a 70% chance of the climate system developing before the end of this year, raising the risk of heatwaves and bushfires

The Guardian - AU

Central bank going ‘rogue’, senator claims – as it happened

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ABC News

Farmers still grappling with impact of 2022 NSW flood crisis optimistic about winter crop

Recent rain gives the farming sector hope for a successful winter crop, after a challenging six months following last year's devastating flooding.

The New Daily

Checkout pain: Dairy and grain price rises hit shoppers hardest

Shoppers struggling to keep up with surging prices are being hit hardest with spikes in the cost of some of a household's most basic items.

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AAP

Australian seafood nets big dollars but tide is turning

Australian fishers and seafood farmers have netted impressive production figures but officials warn there are stormy seas on the horizon.

ABC News

Australian farming sets $90b record after wet weather creates food, fibre bonanza

Good growing conditions and high prices for fresh produce have driven a boom across the farming industry, but will the future be as sunny?

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s drought planning should begin now, not when the rain dries up

The country is on track for a record $90bn agricultural production year but forecasts indicate drier times ahead

ABC News

Farm export values push to near record high despite challenging east coast conditions

In more pain for hip pockets, a cold and wet spring on the east coast has sent local food prices soaring, while the export value of Australian farm products is set to break records.

The Conversation

Floods, pandemics, wars and market forces: what's driving up the price of milk

At the end of 2021, the cost of a litre of home-brand milk in an Australian supermarket was about $1.30. It’s now about $1.60.

The Guardian - AU

Australian wheat yields plummet after decades of global heating, study finds

Farmers of one of the country’s most important crops face challenging future as heating in Indian Ocean leads to drier conditions across wheat belt

ABC News

South Australia's grain harvest boosted by August rainfall and 'perfect start' to spring

South Australia's grain harvest is looking promising despite the state experiencing its driest winter since 2019.

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