Storms finally bring heavy rain to many parts of SA but it's too late for some, farming groups concerned as Australia and the USA sign a critical minerals deal, and the incoming National Farmers Federation president outlines his priorities.

Rabobank forecasts a 6% increase in Australia's winter grain crop, Australian barley growers look to opportunities in emerging markets in Latin America, and rabbit numbers booming in parts of South Australia, Victoria and New South Wales.

South Australia's harvest officially kicks off with the first load of lentils delivered to Bunge this week, unresolved telco complaints rise significantly in the wake of the 3G shutdown, and the Federal Government backflips on planned changes to the PALM scheme.

The value and number of South Australian farms sold lifts across the first half of 2025, dairy and cattle farmers on the waitlist for when virtual fencing is allowed in SA, and both top-end premium and lower-end Australian labels feeling the pinch in a contracting Chinese market.

Farming groups welcome the government's changes to planned superannuation legislation, nominations open for the GPSA's 2025 edition of the Harvest 100, and a new 'world first' fully autonomous hydrogen tractor launches in Japan.

We broadcast live from the National Agritourism Forum in Hahndorf, the State & Federal Governments announce millions more in funding for algae bloom support and recovery, and hundreds of golfers converge for an outback golf tournament in SA to raise funds for the RFDS.

The grains sector looks at ways to reduce emissions from fuel use and fertilisers, Penfolds chief winemaker Peter Gago named the 2025 South Australian 'Legend of the Vine', and the LambEx 26 AMPC Carcase Showcase program opens for entries.

Shearer supply outstrips demand as work begins to increase into spring, farmers selling as many bales as possible in the hopes the wool price stays strong, and the CFS announces start dates for several of South Australia's fire ban districts.

The ACCC announces it won't oppose a merger between Elders and rival Delta Ag, Australian exports of beef to Canada climb by 76% this year, and an Aussie wine company shrinks its wine bottles to appeal to younger drinkers.

Biosecurity measures boosted to protect Kangaroo Island's bees from varroa, SA hosts its first ever motorbike crop trials tour, and a team of 62 heavy horses pulling an antique wagon sets a new world record.