Environmental law reforms are set for debate in the House of Representatives today, although questions remain over the timing of the Senate inquiry. Minister for the Environment and Water, Murray Watt announced this morning that there will be three hearings by the Senate committee investigating the bill this month. So what does all of this mean for farmers?

Australian lamb exports lifted slightly in October, while mutton shipments saw a stronger recovery, bringing both close to their usual seasonal levels.

Major port stevedores are hiking container handling fees nationwide, with increases from 5 to over 45 per cent starting January 1. Farmers and exporters are calling for urgent government action to introduce binding regulation and protect agribusiness.

A new round of scholarships is now open for young people in southwest Victoria who are ambitious to start a career in the dairy industry.

Cotton farming in the Riverina relies heavily on irrigation, with growers carefully managing water allocations and seasonal rainfall to guide planting decisions, maximise yields, and sustain one of the region’s most valuable summer crops.

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