News
Its a wrap at LambEx 2026 Fresh from the Adelaide Convention Centre, Drover Ag's Recruitment Manager, Bec Vickers, delivered a standout presentation at LambEx 2026 that challenged traditional rural hiring methods. Bec introduced the concept of "low-stress staff handling," arguing that employers need to apply
News
Industry Events: LambEx26 to Unite 1,500+ Delegates and Champion Future Ag Leaders - The Australian sheep and wool industry is gearing up for its premier biennial event, LambEx26, set to take over the Adelaide Convention Centre next week from July 7–10. Organisers expect to draw over 1,500 producers,
News
As the End of Financial Year (EOFY) is now only a few days away, its the perfect time to take advantage of the Drover Ag EOFY Deal. If you lock in a full Recruitment package before the end of the financial year, we will automatically apply a Free Service Tier
News
With the winter solstice now behind us, we have passed the shortest day of the year, and the steady journey toward spring has begun. For many producers, it has been a notably mild and wet winter so far, with little to no sign of the much-discussed El Niño materialising
News
EOFY Service Upgrade Deal - Beat the July Hiring Rush - Ag businesses often wait until new budgets open in July to start hiring for the second half of the year, creating fierce competition for the best talent. To help you jump the queue and maximise your tax deductions before June 30,
News
Seasonal Rain Drives Confidence at FarmFest - Recent multi-regional rain bands across southern Queensland and northern NSW arrived just in time to salvage delayed winter crop seeding, triggering a major bounce in producer confidence at Elders FarmFest in Toowoomba. Exhibitors reported exceptional commercial inquiry and robust infrastructure sales, particularly within
News
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
agribusiness
In today's briefing, we break down the latest agricultural employment trends, highlighting a surge in demand for leadership and livestock expertise. As dry conditions continue to challenge producers, we provide a crucial roundup of state and federal drought support programs currently available. On the cattle front, infrastructure and
commodities
In today's update, we cover the high-quality cotton harvest in Queensland and NSW, and an urgent warning for South Australian grain growers facing an escalating mouse threat ahead of winter sowing. We also highlight a significant biofuels investment poised to benefit the cane sector, alongside vital community
agribusiness
Just In: FarmsAdvice Podcast with John Boote from Drover Ag streaming now - Building Modern Leadership and Recruitment on Farm available now on Spotify and Apple This Farms Advice Podcast episode focuses on shifting from a "seat-filling" mentality to prioritising cultural fit and personality when recruiting for agricultural
agriculture
Dairy: Mounting Input Costs and Supermarket Pricing Squeeze - Dairy farmers are intensifying their push for supermarkets to absorb the mounting costs of farmgate production and processing. Rising expenses across energy, labour, and logistics have placed significant financial pressure on the dairy supply chain, prompting stark warnings from producers that current
logistics
Logistics: Farmers shut out of zero-interest ERP loans - The Federal Government has clarified that primary producers will not be eligible for zero-interest loans under the expanded Economic Resilience Program (ERP). While the $6.15 billion fund covers manufacturing and logistics businesses—including those transporting "value-added"