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'Benchmark for excellence': Canberra's public servants celebrated in King's Birthday Honours

Broad range of contributions recognised in 2026 honours.

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Cheesed off: Aussie dairy at centre of trade quandary

Australian cheese has become the subject of a long debate in Senate estimates, with concerns producers are not getting a fair slice under the EU trade deal.

AAP

Aussie meat in high demand despite international beef

Australian beef is a hot commodity despite trade tussles with China and the United States, while domestic prices wane as farmers recover from floods and fires.

AAP

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Drought continues but farmers find 'paydirt' at last

Australia's combined agriculture, fisheries and forestry production is on track to reach a record-breaking $106.4 billion in 2025–26.

AAP

'Wake up': farmers face more pressure on deforestation

Glenn Morris, a farmer and an environmentalist, says crackdowns on deforestation can't come soon enough as the cattle industry faces increased scrutiny.

AAP

Rising livestock prices behind agricultural growth

Rising red meat prices and strong seasonal conditions are driving growth, with agricultural production expected to hit $86 billion this financial year.

AAP

Farmland value doubles in a decade but fewer sales

Australian farmland has more than doubled in price per hectare during the past decade, according to the latest data from ABARES.

AAP

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Some green shoots ahead for agricultural production

Agricultural production is expected to rebound slightly for 2024/25 following predicted falls of 15 per cent to $80 billion for 2023/24.

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More women and young people join agricultural workforce

Analysis of the 2021 census shows more women, young people and those from a culturally diverse background are choosing to work in agriculture.

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Farm incomes to tumble as drier conditions take hold

Farm incomes are expected to fall this financial year due to drier conditions and lower prices, the federal government's agricultural forecaster says.

AAP

Aussie farmers 'lead world' in sustainable agriculture

With lower pesticide use, healthier soil and decades of returning land for conservation, a new report says Australian farmers lead the world in sustainability.

AAP

Central bank going ‘rogue’, senator claims – as it happened

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Farmers still grappling with impact of 2022 NSW flood crisis optimistic about winter crop

Recent rain gives the farming sector hope for a successful winter crop, after a challenging six months following last year's devastating flooding.

ABC News

Australian seafood nets big dollars but tide is turning

Australian fishers and seafood farmers have netted impressive production figures but officials warn there are stormy seas on the horizon.

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Australian farming sets $90b record after wet weather creates food, fibre bonanza

Good growing conditions and high prices for fresh produce have driven a boom across the farming industry, but will the future be as sunny?

AAP

Farmers deliver rivers of gold but drier times ahead

Australia's agriculture sector continues to smash production and export records but a looming dry spell is expected to put a dent in the surging figures.

ABC News

Farm export values push to near record high despite challenging east coast conditions

In more pain for hip pockets, a cold and wet spring on the east coast has sent local food prices soaring, while the export value of Australian farm products is set to break records.

AAP

Big wet fails to dampen farm production

Australian agriculture remains on track for an outstanding 12 months despite flooding across the east coast taking its toll, according to official forecasts.

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Good weather, high prices and the most valuable farm export earnings on record ABARES predicts

For the first time, the value of Australia's food and fibre exports is expected to exceed $70 billion, according to the latest ABARES forecast.

AAP

Agricultural exports to exceed $70 billon

Farming exports are expected to reach a record $70.3 billion, according to the latest insights, almost 50 per cent more than a decade ago.

AAP

Export restrictions push up food prices 65% in two years

Moves by governments globally to restrict exports are exacerbating price rises and increasing food insecurity, according to the latest report from ABARES.

ABC News

Record-breaking exports, big crops put Australian farmers on track for bumper season

Grain growers are set to enjoy a record-breaking year as demand for Australian exports continues but, closer to home, food prices are unlikely to ease over the next 12 months.

AAP

Records forecast for Aust agriculture

Australian agriculture is expected to hit its second highest amount of production on record, according to the quarterly outlook for the sector.

ABC News

ABARES forecasts value of Australian agriculture to hit $81b in 2021-22, a new record

The national commodity forecaster expects the value of agriculture to reach $81 billion this financial year, thanks to a record grain harvest and the highest prices paid for Australian produce in 32 years.

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