Ukraine ports to reopen under grain deal
Turkey says a deal to unblock the exports of Ukrainian grain amid the war and to allow Russia to export grain and fertilisers will be signed in Istanbul.
Turkey says a deal to unblock the exports of Ukrainian grain amid the war and to allow Russia to export grain and fertilisers will be signed in Istanbul.
Victoria's almond pollination season will go ahead as permits open to South Australian and Queensland beekeepers.
The federal government will spend $14 million to help prevent the spread of foot and mouth disease in Australia.
As tourists return to Bali, there are calls for compulsory disinfectant footbaths at airports to prevent the disease infiltrating Australia.
Long-range rocket attacks on Russian forces in southern Ukraine have destroyed an ammunition store and armoured vehicles, Ukraine's military says.
Australia's agriculture minister will head to Jakarta for high-level government talks about Indonesia's response to an outbreak of foot and mouth disease.
More than 15 million bees have been euthanised across NSW as authorities remain optimistic they can contain the varroa mite.
Australian authorities have beefed up biosecurity measures after the discovery of foot and mouth disease in Bali.
Flooding in parts of Queensland and NSW has slowed agricultural output but it's still been a strong start to the year according to Rural Bank's latest report.
An emissions-reduction plan for Queensland's agriculture sector focuses on advancements in feed for livestock and green ammonia for fertiliser.
Further biosecurity zones have been set up in NSW as authorities race to control the deadly varroa mite threatening the honey bee industry.
Nor-for-profit group Rural Aid is dropping hay to dozens of South Australian farmers doing it tough and trying to feed stock in parts of the state.
Farmers say consumers should see an end to the fruit and vegetable shortage by early September.
Farmer confidence is declining according to the latest survey, with increasing input costs and the war in Ukraine impacting Australia's agricultural sector.
Murray Watt says he's committed to listening to farmers while conceding he doesn't have immediate answers to all the challenges facing the agricultural sector.
A major lettuce producer says the cost of the leafy vegetable should ease soon, although consumers are being warned that produce prices will remain high.
Phosphorous, one of the world's essential resources in producing food, is under threat due to the pandemic and the war in Ukraine disrupting global supplies.
Senator Murray Watt has given his first major address as federal agriculture minister outlining labour shortage, biosecurity and high input costs as priorities.
A whistleblower is doubling down on criticism of carbon credits as a "fraud" on the environment and taxpayers, despite a review rejecting his accusations.
Grain farmers are expected to plant a record winter crop, with increases in wheat and canola as markets look to Australia for supplies amid global shortages.
The Victorian government and coalition are set to oppose a move to ban the general sale of second generation rodent poisons in stores across the state.
Queensland's coal seam gas regulator has called for laws to regulate land subsidence caused by fossil fuel extraction and to protect farmers impacted.
Australia's carbon emissions need to peak during the next parliament to achieve net zero by 2050, but there's no expectation the major parties will change tack.
Farmers are being urged to check paddocks for signs of mice amid reports of increased numbers of the rodents in the wake of extensive damage last year.
Dairy farmers say they are being sent to the wall over milk prices, as one NSW farmer prepares to walk away from the industry because of increasing costs.
A report from the Rural Bank shows rural land values have hit their highest level of growth in 27 years, with parts of Tasmania seeing the biggest hikes.
As rural land prices continue to soar in some parts of Australia, primary producers hoping to break into the ownership market remain optimistic.
One of Australia's largest cattle companies has opened its stations to scientists who will work to preserve and build up species sliding towards extinction.
Budding farmers will be helped to buy their first property under a federal coalition promise to guarantee up to 40 per cent of their commercial loan.
An industry-threatening pest known as the mango shoot looper has been detected for the first time in the Northern Territory.
An industry scorecard finds Australia is leading the world on carbon farming, but uncertainty hangs over the sector with Labor pledging a review if elected.