Australia promises A$1.1 billion to develop biofuel industry

[CANBERRA] The Australian government said on Wednesday it would invest A$1.1 billion (S$938 million) in the development of a low-carbon fuels industry, a move welcomed by farm groups, who hope it will boost demand for biofuel feedstocks like...

iTech begins Reynolds Range farm-in and lithium JV with SQM

ITM has teamed up with one of the world’s largest lithium chemical producers for its Reynolds Range project. Pic via Getty Images. iTech begins farm-in and lithium JV with SQM Australia for Reynolds Range project in Northern Territory Finalisation...

Letters from Down Under (Part 1) — SA, Australia can reap rich harvest through shared farming knowledge

6 September 2025, Sydney, Australia Biosecurity must be a national focus When we are affected by animal diseases in South Africa, we tend to make this a challenge that only farmers and those linked to the industry must confront But this ought to...

How did 2025 ground conditions affect agri-contractors?

The excellent ground conditions of 2025 have resulted in lower fuel consumption rates and reduced wear and tear levels across all machinery types. This welcome trend has been confirmed by John Hughes, national chairperson of the Association of...

'Farm to the refinery': $1b funding injection to spark biofuel industry

In a joint statement, GrainCorp, Ampol and IFM Investors said, as global demand for biofuel increases, Australia was well-placed to leverage its "comparative advantages" in agriculture, land availability and refining expertise to become a global...

Australia's Victoria State seeks enhanced multi-sector cooperation with China

Australia’s Victoria State unveils its latest five-year China Strategy in Beijing on September 16, 2025. Photo: Screenshot of social media of Victoria State’s Premier Jacinta Allan, Premier of Australia's Victoria State, on her first official...

Australia’s small grant empowers Malaita youths

THE Australian Government through its Small Grants Program is supporting to empower youth associations in Malaita Province, boosting economic opportunities and rural livelihoods. This year, several youth associations have received funding support...

Banana Farmers Condemn Biosecurity Backflip

NSW Farmers has slammed a review into banana imports that could devastate the industry and put the nation’s biosecurity at risk. This week the Federal Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry announced a review of quarantine arrangements...

Farmers back Government’s $1.1 billion cleaner fuels investment

The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed the Federal Government’s $1.1 billion Cleaner Fuels Program, describing it as a significant investment to stimulate the domestic production of low-carbon liquid fuels (LCLF). NFF Interim Chief...

Australian MP Tim Watts meets Maharashtra Dy CM Shinde, discusses boosting ties in agriculture, med-tech, education

Mumbai [India], September 17 (ANI): Former Foreign Minister of Australia and Member of Parliament Tim Watts paid a courtesy visit to Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra Eknath Shinde at the Mantralaya on Tuesday. According to a release from the...

Roll out of Australia’s largest early fire detection camera network in NSW’s soft wood state forests

Early fire detection cameras will be installed across the State forest fire tower network improving firefighting response across NSW State forests, National Parks and privately-owned land. Powered by artificial intelligence, these cameras scan the...

Boosting protection for farmers, industry and our landscapes against diseases, pests and weeds

The Minns Labor Government has released the state’s most advanced Biosecurity Action Plan to protect landscapes, livestock and crops from pests, weeds and biosecurity threats to ensure our $20 billion per annum primary industries sector can...

Australian children 'living in poison' with lead in bloodstream at high levels

The NSW government is being accused of a cover-up following revelations a key government body sat on a report into lead dust that was "poisoning" children for nearly four years and tried to keep its release quiet. The accusations came after Mudgee...

How regenerative farmers face today’s challenges

Farming has been depicted as the ideal lifestyle – working among nature in beautiful countrysides. However, there are significant challenges to overcome and ERLE LEVEY was at the Agvention 2025 field day to hear how modern-day regenerative farmers...

The key question for Australia after UN report's Gaza genocide finding

Australia has a clear case to take further action against Israel in the wake of a new report saying it is committing genocide in Gaza, legal experts and human rights group say, but it remains unclear what steps the federal government might take....

Bob Dylan Joins Willie Nelson’s Farm Aid 40 Lineup in Minneapolis

Bob Dylan has joined the all-star roster of Farm Aid 40 taking place Saturday (Sept. 20) at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, the festival organizers have announced. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Dylan will be featured on the...

DA crafts guidelines for crayfish farming

Alden Monzon - The Philippine Star September 18, 2025 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA)’s fisheries arm has begun crafting national guidelines for the farming of Australian redclaw crayfish, aiming to provide...

Australian MP Tim Watts Meets Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde To Boost Trade And Collaboration

Australian MP Tim Watts Meets Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde To Boost Trade And Collaboration | Former Australian Foreign Minister and Member of Parliament Tim Watts paid a courtesy visit to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on...

Vietnam’s Hoa Phat Agriculture files for IPO

Vietnam-based Hoa Phat Agriculture Development JSC (HPA), a subsidiary of Hoa Phat Group, has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) with the State Securities Commission of Vietnam. According to the company’s leadership, the pricing principle...

Drought support extended to businesses beyond farmgate

Drought does not stop at the farm gate – the impact extends throughout the regional economy, affecting small businesses, local jobs and community confidence. In a bid to support local businesses in the region, Regional Development Australia...