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Australia: University students lead greenhouse project and gain industry experience

University of Melbourne students in collaboration with CAS Energy have developed a smart greenhouse and living lab concept that addresses real‑world challenges in food security, su...

The hidden economy beyond the farm gate

We tend to think of agricultural success as something that happens in the field.We count the land cultivated, the tonnes harvested and the percentage of domestic demand covered by....

Recruitment: Is automated farming a threat to future job security?

There is a digital revolution underway in Australian agriculture, with the timely confluence of record production levels marking agriculture as one of the key ‘industries of the fu...

MSs meet with farmers to discuss future of agriculture

MSs meet with farmers to discuss future of agriculture

Agriculture has longest working hours in the EU – study

Agriculture has longer working hours than any other sector in the EU, including mining and construction. A recent study has found that the longest average working weeks are in agri...

Last year, it was announced that, like the majority of national agencies, the AAFC would be subject…

Ottawa Is Shutting Down Seven Agriculture Labs. Farmers Will Pay the Price | The WalrusLast year, it was announced that, like the majority of national agencies, the AAFC would be s...

“They throw jobs at you” ICMJ shows depth of graduate opportunities

As agriculture students from across the world gathered in Wagga Wagga this week for the Intercollegiate Meat Judging competition, there was one clear theme emerging from the floor...

Australian beef production at ‘highest level on record’ – AHDB

Australian beef production is currently at “record highs”, according to the latest data from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB). According to the report, Aus...

Australia suspends 60% of Indian fumigation service providers

Suspension of 44 service providers follows a biosecurity audit, which is carried out continuously

Dogs, drones and AI: Australian agriculture is going high-tech

‘Very strong start’ to 2026 for Australian beef industry

New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) shows that the beef industry had its “strongest start on record” in 2026. Analysis by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) sai...

Has Australian agriculture ever faced more policy uncertainty?

As new Federal environmental laws take effect next week, many producers still don’t know what could trigger costly referrals, investigations or fines.

Rural Press Club’s FarmFest lunch hears AI is your friend

Last week's Rural Press Club lunch heard AI has the potential to reshape farming as we know it, and the change is one to be embraced as growers face mounting cost pressures.

Agriculture’s New Defense System: Data, Biologicals, and Adaptive Crop Management

Agriculture is getting a tough reminder that sustainability can’t live only in five year plans and slide decks. It has to work out in the field, on the bad weeks, during the weird...

Recruitment: Teachers provide vital link between students and future ag career paths

Queensland teachers are being given new tools to help students explore the wide range of careers available across the agriculture industry.

This Week in Agribusiness, June 20, 2026

ARC and PLC base acre programs, data centers and solar farms, Barchart data tools, biodiesel blends, grain bin safety and Prop 12 are featured this week.

South Australia expands hemp trials in search for most water-efficient varieties

South Australia is launching a new round of industrial hemp trials aimed at identifying varieties that require less water. The state’s Department of Primary Industries and Regions...

Australian state’s hemp plan envisions private investors backing industrial buildout

The Australian state of New South Wales is backing its industrial hemp ambitions with a development strategy that signals the government intends to build an industrial manufacturin...

Agriculture Extension Officer Salary by Industry, Location, and Skills

Agriculture extension officer salaries vary widely across public agencies, private agribusiness firms, and locations. Explore average pay, the highest-paying industries and regions...

Ball Australia upgrades greenhouse control system

Ball Australia is known for its advanced greenhouse operations and commitment to producing high-quality plants through efficient and reliable growing systems. With a strong focus o...

Recruitment: Regional vs metro salaries – is the gap closing in Australian ag?

For decades, ag professionals often faced a choice between higher salaries in metropolitan areas and the lifestyle benefits of regional and rural Australia. While city-based roles...

In-the-box solution harnesses solar power for remote agriculture

Charles Sturt University is trialling new technology that will allow equipment and infrastructure to be operated in remote areas where grid power is unavailable.

Input inflation and seasonal variances are shaping grazing land values

The Northern Australian grazing and livestock sector is navigating a complex period of transition as the industry head into the second half of 2026. A distinct multi-speed environm...

Why is the farm lobby uneasy about burgeoning data centres?

The Australian farm lobby is pushing for caution and consultation as sites are proposed that will impact land, energy and water use in remote and regional as well as urban areas.