Farmers will stick with vital, fuel intensive pre-planting activities over the coming six weeks in spite of concerns about fuel supply.

Early adoption of carbon farming is proving the point that growing grass for soil, and beef, is a great way to diversify on-farm profit.

New Nationals leader Matt Canavan wants to "manifest a hyper Australia", declaring the country needs "more Australian everything" - from farming and manufacturing to babies, humour and barbecues.