It was a pleasure to welcome representatives from @AgriFuturesAU to FarmLink today. The visit provided an opportunity for the group to tour the farm and discuss opportunities for future collaboration and member engagement. We value the role AgriFutures plays in driving research and development across our region, and we look forward to continuing the conversation. #FarmLink #AgriFuturesAustralia #AgriculturalResearch #InnovationInAgriculture #RegionalAgriculture

FarmLink AGM A strong turnout at the FarmLink AGM last Friday highlighted the continued support and engagement from members, industry partners and the broader farming community. The meeting provided an opportunity to reflect on the past 12 months of research, extension and member activities, while also looking ahead to future priorities for FarmLink. Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the discussion and ongoing direction of FarmLink Research. #FarmLink #Agriculture #Research #Farming #AgResearch #FarmLinkResearch

📅 SAVE THE DATE | FarmLink Field Day 2026 Formerly known as the FarmLink Open Day, the FarmLink Field Day continues to bring growers, advisers and industry together to explore the latest in agricultural research, innovation and practical on-farm outcomes. Join us on Friday 4 September 2026 for a field walk (morning), and hear from leading researchers, agronomists & industry speakers, explore current research trials, and take home practical ideas you can apply in your own farming business. FarmLink will also be presenting the annual Life Members Award on the day. With something for growers, advisers and industry alike, everyone is welcome. 📍 Friday 4 September 2026 📍More details coming soon

🤔 Know a farmer who’s curious about carbon opportunities but not sure where to start? The Riverine Plains Low Carbon Landscapes project is offering eligible southern NSW farmers a free carbon project feasibility assessment to help identify practical opportunities suited to their farming system. If someone in your network fits the criteria, encourage them to submit an EOI early, places are limited 👉 hubs.la/Q04hz3JG0 Supported by the NSW Government through a Low Carbon Landscapes grant. #nswdcceew

Great to have students from @marcusoldham1 on farm this week. We were checking emerging faba & canola crops with @EnglefieldPlai1 Discussed the value farming systems, diverse rotations & managing costs in a continuous cropping business. Focus on what you can control…

🔬 FarmLink is partnering with Data Farming as part of a GRDC-funded research project exploring how satellite technology can support smarter crop disease management. The project is developing practical tools to help growers and agronomists identify disease risk earlier and target scouting efforts more effectively using satellite imagery, weather data and advanced sensing technology. As part of the project, FarmLink will host third-party trials focused on key foliar diseases in wheat and barley, including rust, septoria, net blotches and scald. The trials will compare sprayed and unsprayed treatments under irrigated conditions to promote disease outbreaks, helping researchers better understand disease development and improve future detection systems. Data Farming will undertake disease monitoring, satellite analysis and UAV flights, while the trials provide valuable local insight into how emerging technology could support more targeted disease management decisions on-farm. 🌾 A practical example of research and technology working together to deliver better outcomes for grain growers. #GRDC #datafarming

NSW Country Hour abc.net.au/listen/programs/n… via @ABCaustralia Great to hear Farmlink Chairman Rob McColl on ABC Radio’s NSW Country Hour today. Rob discusses Farmlink’s latest survey on diesel and fertiliser, highlighting the real pressures facing farmers and regional communities right now, and why these insights matter. 🎧 His interview starts at the 4:30 mark – well worth a listen. You can view the full results here: farmlink.com.au/surveys Thanks to ABC Radio for bringing attention to this important issue.

FarmLink farmer survey: 60% facing significant pressure & 20% say it is threatening their viability! A survey of farmers in southern NSW, undertaken by FarmLink Research, has revealed the full extent of the input supply crisis facing agriculture, with 9 in 10 saying they do not have Urea fertiliser on farm, with the majority yet to secure a contracted delivery. Nearly 80% are facing input cost increases of 20% or more compared to last year, in a season where margins were already very tight before the crisis occurred, with more than half describing the impact as placing ‘significant pressure’ on their farming operation. The results show a level of uncertainty rarely seen at this point in the season. FarmLink CEO Shaughn Morgan said "What this survey tells us is that farmers are heading into the 2026 planting season without the inputs they need, and without certainty about when or whether they will arrive”. “When 9 in 10 respondents don't have Urea on farm and the majority haven't been able to contract a delivery, that is not a supply chain under pressure, that is a supply chain that is failing the people who depend on it," Shaughn said. FarmLink Chairman Rob McColl said “the findings require an urgent and ongoing collaborative response from industry and government, as these are not small or marginal operations, these are established farming businesses telling us that they are under significant pressure." “The combination of input costs rising sharply and supply that simply isn't there is creating conditions that put the 2026 harvest at risk. FarmLink will be taking these findings directly to government and industry to ensure the voice of our members are heard,” Mr McColl concluded. Read the full results at: 🔗 farmlink.com.au/surveys #FarmLink #Cropping #Farming #Diesel #Fertiliser #AgBusiness

The Australian Government has introduced the RIC Drought Hardship Loan to support farmers facing severe and prolonged drought. Up to $250k over five years, with a concessional interest rate and two-year repayment holiday, to help cover essential operating costs. 🔗 ric.gov.au #DroughtSupport #AusAg #WADroughtHub @DAFFgov

Last chance — survey closes Sunday at 5pm ⏰ This is your final opportunity to have your say on diesel and fertiliser supply heading into the 2026 season. The FarmLink survey closes this Sunday at 5pm sharp. Have your voice heard – results will be put forward to relevant government organisations and industry bodies. Every response counts. Don't miss out! If you haven’t completed the survey yet, it takes less than 4 minutes: 👉 surveymonkey.com/r/BJR9JF2 Please share! Every response strengthens the voice of farmers in Southern NSW.

Some numbers on nitogen costs and returns assuming 44% recover of N supplied as urea with two cost senarios.

Survey closing soon — have your say before 5pm this Sunday! We want to hear from you. Our Diesel & Fertiliser Survey closes this Sunday at 5pm — if you haven't filled it in yet, now's the time. It only takes a few minutes, and your response helps us build a real picture of what's happening on the ground for cropping farmers this season. If you haven’t completed the survey yet, it takes less than 4 minutes: 👉 surveymonkey.com/r/BJR9JF2 Please share! Every response strengthens the voice of farmers in Southern NSW.

Fuel and fertiliser prices and supply constraints remain a key concern for Australian growers on the eve of planting. In this video, WA grower and GrainGrowers' National Policy Group Western Region representative Tracy Lefroy explains how the impact of these issues extends beyond the farm gate.

🚨 Farmers – Have your voice heard! 🚨 Completing the survey will ensure your response is heard by decision makers in government and elsewhere. The conflict in the Middle East is driving rapid increases in fuel and fertiliser costs, with adverse flow-on impacts already being felt across farming businesses in our region. Availability, pricing and timing are becoming uncertain as we head into the season. FarmLink is working with industry bodies to provide real-time, on-ground insight — but we need your urgent input. This short survey (under 4 minutes) will capture: • Your current diesel and fertiliser needs • Future needs and current risks • Impacts on your farm 👉 surveymonkey.com/r/BJR9JF2 Your response will directly inform industry discussions and advocacy on behalf of farmers in Southern NSW. Please complete urgently as time is of the essence. All responses are confidential.

FarmLink CEO Shaughn Morgan attended the launch of the first annual report for the Grain Sustainability Framework (GSF) in Sydney this week. The Report establishes a national baseline for key environmental, social and economic indicators and highlighting industry progress in this area. This will enhance Australia’s sustainability credentials in global markets, reducing the burden on grain growers. Speakers included GSF Council Chair (and grower) Tess Herbert, GrainGrowers Director Nigel Corish, GPA Director Matthew Madden and GSF Steering Group Chair Catherine Marriott OAM. Further information on the four pillars underpinning the framework may be found at: grainsustainabilityframework… Read the media release here: ggl.pub/3PvZA6Z

Thanks to all our growers who turned out for the Grassroots pre season. Themes were around stability in farming systems & the role of pulses play for ⬆️ profit in wheat, canola & barley…. Guest speakers @MathewDunning & @brill_ag were on point as always with their insights.

A new $100k Drought Relief Loan is now available through #NSWGov Rural Assistance Authority. It requires reduced documentation and is available to help farmers immediately manage the impacts of drought. Find out more: facebook.com/share/p/1ApJs1Z… #SNSWInnovationHub #FutureDroughtFund

🙏🚜 Thank You – FarmLink Machinery Day 🚜🙏 FarmLink would like to sincerely thank the exhibitors, sponsors and attendees who supported the inaugural FarmLink Machinery Day at the Temora Agricultural Innovation Centre. We greatly appreciate the time, effort and investment made by all exhibitors to showcase their machinery, technology and expertise. A special thank you to our sponsor SWS Bank, along with the food vendors who helped create a welcoming atmosphere on the day. FarmLink looks forward to building on this event in March 2027 and continuing to bring farmers and industry together to share technological innovation, knowledge and practical solutions for agriculture across our region. Photo gallery from the day is live on our website.

🌧️🚜 Machinery Day Going Ahead!🚜🌧️ Following the rain event earlier this week, where TAIC received over 80mm of rain, we’re pleased to confirm that FarmLink Machinery Day is still going ahead at the Temora Agricultural Innovation Centre this Friday. ✅ All exhibitors will still be on site ✅ Machinery will be on display ✅ Drone demonstrations will continue as planned at 11am and 1pm (and throughout the day) ✅ Coffee & food vendors will still be on site Exhibitors will have the opportunity to demonstrate machinery on gravel roads around the grounds, including the farm yards around the Treflè Shed. We expect most of the surface water to clear before the event, however, due to wet paddock conditions, the paddock demonstrations will not proceed. You will still have the opportunity to see the machinery up close, touch it, sit in the cab and ask plenty of questions. Exhibitors also have the opportunity to demonstrate their equipment later in March on the TAIC paddocks — speak with them on the day to find out when and register your interest to attend. It’s still a fantastic opportunity to compare equipment side-by-side, speak directly with industry experts, and connect with fellow farmers and suppliers. We look forward to seeing you there for a great day of innovation and connection. #FarmLink #FarmLinkMachineryDay #AgInnovation #AustralianAgriculture #SupportLocal