For generations, the "family-run farm" has been the backbone of Australian agriculture. It brings to mind hard work, tradition, and passing the baton from one generation to the next. But as the agricultural industry evolves, relying solely on that traditional family-farm mindset is no longer enough to guarantee
Lamb: Tariff Battles Intensify in the US Despite High Lamb Demand | The American Sheep Industry is intensifying its political lobbying in Washington to restrict Australian and New Zealand lamb imports, despite experiencing historically strong domestic consumer demand and prices in the U.S. American producer groups argue that high-volume imports
Weather & Climate: A massive northwest cloudband has delivered highly anticipated, soaking rainfall to parched inland regions of New South Wales and southern Queensland, breaking an exceptionally dry start to the year. Driven by an upper-level trough tapping deep tropical moisture, the system brought rare late-autumn totals of 25-50 mm
Today’s news reflects a shifting landscape: Welcome southern rain forecasts have softened feedgrain prices, though the North remains too dry for widespread planting. Amid global and national uncertainty and tightening margins, we examine the "silent crisis" in agricultural employment—and the tools available to help build resilient
Quality Over Quantity in a Shifting Ag Landscape Australian agriculture has always been resilient, but the current operating environment is testing the limits of family farms and corporate agribusinesses alike. Globally, ongoing conflicts are driving fuel and input shortages and supply chain bottlenecks, creating unpredictable and costly flow-on effects for
What does it take to keep Australian agriculture moving forward? It takes great people. To give you a behind-the-scenes look at who we are and what drives us, John Boote, Managing Director and Founder of Drover Ag, has released a short video that captures the heart of Drover Ag. John
May marks a distinct season of change. As the North welcomes the dry and mustering hits top gear, the South is navigating the start of autumn with snow, ice, and wind to keep things interesting. The moisture has been a vital boost, transforming winter crop prospects for many and helping
At Drover Ag, we do more than just fill jobs; we build and support the people and communities that keep rural Australia moving. With a specialist team spread across the country, we live and breathe the regions we serve. From the productive sheep and cropping districts to the cattle breeding
Today is a significant day for our community as we go blue for Do It For Dolly Day, standing together to support our rural kids, raise vital funds, and take a firm stand against bullying. In the markets, some rain and the return of key processors have injected fresh confidence
Welcome to your Drover Ag Newsletter for Thursday, May 7, 2026. The NFF has welcomed a landmark $10B fuel and fertiliser security package, while supermarket dominance grows as consumers shift toward home meat consumption. In the markets, dairy farmers receive some price relief, lamb producers face saleyard volatility, and regional
Today's update brings a critical mix of policy, climate, and industry news. As we approach next week's Federal Budget, the NFF is pushing hard to protect the tax structures that keep family farms viable. Meanwhile, the latest BOM outlook signals a challenging, drier winter ahead for
At Drover Ag, our work is fundamentally about connecting people across the Australian agricultural industry. But behind the farm managers, station hands, and machinery operators we place all over Australia, there are families raising the next generation of rural Australians. Today, our team is proud to stand together, wear blue,