Farmers, charities, demand overhaul to animal welfare enforcement powers Should charities be enforcing criminal law? These groups say no.

"The problem is having a private charity enforce criminal laws...That may have been acceptable in the early 1800s, but in 2026 in Australia it's certainly not."

www.theland.com.au/story/9221879/

#AnimalWelfare #AusAg

Not to get too earnest on main but this hits the right notes in all the right places. Left the church in my early twenties and still feel a deep yearning for maintaining some kinda strong moral framework - you've captured that desire and push for something better beautifully :)))

Looking to speak with people who have helped on the enforcement side of stock welfare panels, and those who've been involved as a landholder.

All messages will be held in confidence, and you don't need to go on the record.

amelizajane@proton.me or elizaspencer.01 on Signal.

Budget estimates digging up the stats that might otherwise get missed - with a breakdown of exactly how many Stock Welfare Panels have been conducted in NSW, and what their outcomes were.

If you work in ag, this one's a must-read, with more reporting to come.

www.theland.com.au/story/9218197/

Data revealed in budget estimates showed almost one third of cases referred to stock welfare panels ended in seizures, with a full breakdown of the numbers since the establishment of SWPs, all at the link below.

#AusAg #AnimalWelfare #AgSky

www.theland.com.au/story/9218197

Israeli attack kills Al Jazeera journalist Mohammed Wishah in Gaza This is a breaking news story.

This is a breaking news story.

Love and livestock: a royal proposal and a passion for Australia's rare breeds A proposal on the same lawns where they first met.

My lovely colleague Elizabeth Anderson got potentially THE sweetest story at the Show this year - a proposal on the cattle lawns 😭 💞 🌈

www.theland.com.au/story/9216341/

From beef to bacon: how a Bowral cattleman accidentally became a pig farmer The lure of an entertaining evening grew into a new opportunity.

Chook in the pigpen! Nick 'Chook' Hreszczuk has added porcine producer to his resume in a in new venture. Puns ahoy at the link.

www.theland.com.au/story/9216464/

#AusAg #AusPork

Genetic testing to confirm translocation is still a little while off, but I'll be following up with NSW DPIRD to check what info they have as soon as it's available. That should hugely help with understanding how on earth these deer travelled 700+ kilometres.

Beyond the fleece: the traits woolgrowers are breeding for, and against See what traits breeders are chasing for their flocks in 2026.

The Merino has been trotting around Australian pastures fairly well since colonisation, and while the process of grow sheep, shear sheep, wear wool, has stayed the same for nigh on 250 years, more has changed than you may think. 👀

#AusAg #WearWool #AgSky

www.theland.com.au/story/9209892/

'Biosecurity emergency': farmers on alert as new pest species confirmed in NSW The invasive cervid is typically found in south-eastern Victoria.

#BREAKING - a new vertebrate pest species has been confirmed in NSW, with biosecurity officers working to eradicate the new incursion.

It's all hands on deck to get this cervid menace under control.

www.theland.com.au/story/9208803/

#Biosecurity #AgSky #AusAg

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'Win-win': new tool puts the power in farmers hands for project development The RELA Assess 2.0 promises to help farmers understand their options.

Darling Downs farmer Brent Finlay puts it pretty simply: "If you talk to a farmer, they know how much a load of prime lambs or cattle are worth ... this hopefully sheds a light on what renewable energy assets could be worth to them."

www.theland.com.au/story/9207267/

#AusAg #RenewableEnergy

'Keep it simple': nine livestock producers share their advice for success From mentors to family, who's given you the best livestock advice?

What's that nugget of wisdom that you hold onto?

Out on the road over the last few weeks, I put the question to livestock producers across the state's south, and heard some great advice passed down from family, friends and mentors.

#AgSky #AusAg

www.theland.com.au/story/9204841/

ACM Staff Demand Transparency and Independent Reporting after Catalano Allegations Statement sent to by ACM MEAA Members to ACM Editorial Director Rod Quinn. MEAA members at Australian Community Media (ACM) have endorsed a vote of no confidence in Antony Catalano. We are disgusted…

MEAA members at Australian Community Media (ACM) have endorsed a vote of no confidence in Antony Catalano, and welcome his forced leave of absence as Executive Chair of the Board following serious allegations of assault over the weekend.

meaa.io/4lD3Z40

A sign saying "Nellie + Phoebe Cleaver" with 5 steers for sale, a drawing of cattle and flowers, starts and cute drawings.

I couldn't find Nellie or Phoebe to see who had put these very lovely mixed cattle to sale but it's gotta be my fave sign up at Cooma today.

#WeanerSales #AusAg #AgSky

From the ground up: growing a contracting business on the family farm Meet the young farmer building a business one contract at a time.

Facebook callouts for the win! Young Lachlan Vallender was dobbed in by family and friends as a standout young farmer making waves in the Southern Tablelands, and with good reason. 🌿

Full story (and machinery vid) at the link below 🚜

www.theland.com.au/story/9195769

#AgSky #AusAg

'Enough talk': calls for action as govt announces new feral pig, deer review Industry groups have warned of more paperwork and less action.

Opponents have come out swinging against more paperwork, less action, after another review was announced.

www.theland.com.au/story/9191703/

#AusAg #Biosecurity #AgSky

What 'nature-positive' policies could mean for farming's bottom line A seven-point plan has been put to government for productivity and planet.

Big news in the carbon and ag space, with a new blueprint for "Healthy Country and Thriving Regions" released this week.

All the deets, along with why the big supermarkets should pay up already, in the link!

www.theland.com.au/story/9190150/

#AgSky #AusAg #CarbonFarming

Well, that didn't take long. 🙄

Our farms need women, but are women in ag getting their fair share? Women's work is celebrated, but their names still aren't on the deed.

Got cranky, wrote an op-ed about country women being the 'backbone' of communities, too often without the pay and assets to back it up.

No representation without remuneration please and thank you!

www.theland.com.au/story/9189716/

#AusAg #AgSky #WomenInAg

It’s 978 days since Peta Murphy called for a ban on betting ads. What happened to Labor’s pledge to respect parliament? | Josh Butler From gambling to ‘jobs for mates’ and reports left to gather dust, the teals have a shopping list of thorny topics to talk about

Reports are delayed, then left waiting for responses. On thorny issues, there can be long silence.

News on "jobs for mates", gambling and a lack of response to parliamentary committee reports:

www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

The face of ag: has much changed in the past four decades on the farm? A 40-year analysis of women in ag shows how far we have to go.

We talk a lot about women in ag, but how much has actually changed? Turns out, one dedicated researcher has sought to answer that very question, and it may not be as warm and fuzzy as you think...

www.theland.com.au/story/9185396/

#AusAg #WomenInAg #AgSky

No beef between friends: social media shuns US beef as imports to Aus begin American beef is back on Aussie shores - will you give it a try?

Consumers are un-mooved by the prospect of US beef hitting Aussie shelves, after a 'beef launch' organised by the US Embassy earlier this week.

With some rather colourful comments shared online, it's fair to say Aussie are making their feelings 'herd' 🥩🐮

www.theland.com.au/story/9184472/

#AgSky

Three people, Paris Capell, Eliza Spencer and Lindsay Boyton, stand and smile at the camera. Paris is wearing a blue dress, Eliza is wearing a patterned floral dress, and Lindsay is wearing a dark suit.

Taking part as a judge was a huge responsibility, but such a joy to meet more young women passionate about making change across the ag sector. Still can't believe I get paid to spend a day with amazing folks like these day in and day out. Truly the best job in the world.

Feedlot specialist and first-time ag worker named Young Woman finalists at Zone 2 A first-time ag worker and internationally recognised meat judge have been awarded.

City friends, may I introduce one of my new favourite country events I've discovered: the Young Woman competition.

You can hear from some of the twelve amazing finalists, and check out the bumper gallery below 👀

www.theland.com.au/story/9180311/

How a forest the size of a tennis court could transform your farm's ecosystem Behind the Japanese technique helping supercharge native habitat.

🌳 Tiny forest, big impact. 🌳

There are so many different ways landholders are boosting biodiversity and productivity outcomes on farm - the latest is inspired by a dense, multispecies, forestry system known as Miyawaki.

www.theland.com.au/story/9175702/

#AusAg #TinyForests #TreePlanting

Producers unite to put regenerative agriculture on the political map Landholders have joined forces to help shift the dial on regen ag.

There are some new players in town, and they're determined to bring together producers and policy makers to put regen ag principles in focus. 👀🌳

www.theland.com.au/story/9174447/

#AusAg #RegenerativeFarming #AusPol #AgSky

Banking on beans: southern growers lock in legumes after volatile season Agros, farmers, weigh in on new crop potential across southern NSW.

Full story with a video interview above the paywall below #BeansBeansBeans
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www.theland.com.au/story/9173597/

September 2025 👉 February 2026

Super gratifying to see this 20ha plot at Tirranna, near Goulburn, go from in the ground, to seeds for the 2026 season. AJ Gibson and his family tested these faba beans to see if they'd work in the rotation, and they're back for 2026! 🫘

#AusAg #FabaBeans #AgSky