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18 Jun 26
Rising Costs, Climate Pressure and the Future of Farming in Australia
Dairy Australia’s Situation and Outlook Mid-year 2026 report points to a sector under increasing strain, with extreme weather, rising input costs and a growing reliance on supplementary feed reshaping the reality for many dairy farmers. The report, based on a national survey of 600 d
24 Apr 26
How long can you keep absorbing the pressure?
Feed. Fuel. Fertiliser. Labour. Everything keeps going up — except certainty. For many livestock farmers, the pressure isn’t coming from one place anymore. It’s layered. When you are managing rising costs, uncertain seasons, debt, labour pressures and the day-to-day demands of runn
10 Oct 25
Top 5 Climate-Resilient Enterprise Ideas for New South Wales
Top 5 Climate-Resilient Enterprise Ideas for New South Wales As climate variability intensifies across New South Wales—with hotter days, more frequent droughts, shifting rainfall patterns and emerging pests—farmers are increasingly challenged to maintain viable production. According to t
11 Jun 24
Struggle street: Dairy farmers face mounting pressures and mental health challenges
A new survey of 150 Australian dairy farmers has found more than half of dairy farmers identify the impact of dairy farming as a primary challenge to their mental health. Dairy farming in Australia today is increasingly challenging, plagued by escalating operational costs, shrinkin
16 May 24
Live sheep export trade to end in 2028 as Agriculture Minister Murray Watt announces $107m support package
Article by ABC News By Grace Burmas and Lucy Martin https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-05-11/live-sheep-export-trade-to-end-in-2028/103834670?utm_campaign=abc_news_web&utm_content=link&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_source=abc_news_web The federal government has announce
22 Apr 24
300,000ha Queensland cattle station bought for conservation after $21m donation
Article by Lenore Taylor Editor, Guardian Australia A Queensland outback cattle station the size of Yosemite national park which includes key habitat for the elusive night parrot has been acquired for conservation after an anonymous donation of $21m. Vergemont station, 110km west of L
8 Apr 24
Beyond the Milking Shed: 10 Transferable Talents of Dairy Farmers
Since the 1980s, the dairy industry in Australia has experienced a dramatic transformation, marked by a notable decline in the number of dairy farms from 21,989 to 4,163 in 2023. This significant shift underscores the evolving landscape that dairy farmers face, prompting many to reassess their caree
