Victorian farmers have left this week's National Drought Forum in Gawler, South Australia, feeling frustrated by the lack of immediate commitment by the Federal Government to support those impacted by the drought. Hopes for an immediate review on Regional Investment Corporation loans and water infrastructure were pushed back, with decisions delayed until later this year.

Victorian dairy farmers are facing another tough season, with milk production in the state’s Western District down more than five per cent due to ongoing drought and feed shortages.

Researchers at the University of the Sunshine Coast have developed a new rapid test to identify premium Australian honey, protecting beekeepers from the rise of fake labelling in a multi-billion-dollar industry.

Australian beef exports are at record-breaking levels with volumes for the year to the end of July up 17 per cent.

Farmers in the Wimmera warned the fight over the controversial VNI West Transmission Line would come to the farm gate and indeed it has. Although the impact spreads far further throughout the community.

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