The National Farmers Federation has negotiated a special deal with the Albanese Government to prioritise visa processing of backpackers needed urgently for the harvest season in various agricultural sectors. NFF CEO Michael Geurin told Country Today, that farmers did not have to be a member of a farmer organization to get the assistance. But the VFF has decided to only offer the service to its members.

On the special visa deal, you’ll hear from a raspberry grower who believes it won't make much difference.

Also Chris Howie who's travelled from the flinders ranges to southwest Victoria and up to the Riverina. He says it's the most widespread consistency of crops he's ever seen in a season.

The hay season is well and truly underway in Victoria's Mallee with balers out weeks earlier than usual due to the great season.

A Riverina grain grower says chicken manure has increased his crop yields by 15 per cent.