Agreed new biosecurity arrangements have opened the door to more export opportunities with India for Australian barley and fruit growers.
Agriculture Minister David Littleproud said India’s
Read More
Australian government: Research vital for farming in a challenging climate
When it comes to putting this season into perspective, Riverina grower Roy Hamilton has 128 years of rainfall records to show that, for his family’s property, this year is one of the driest since 1890.
The
Read More
Read More
Climate adaptation project helps local producers cope with drought
The Queensland government is investing millions of dollars to help producers better manage drought and climate events with new tools including more reliable forecasting, insurance products and customised
Read More
Read More
Winter female cattle slaughter rises to highest level in three years
Dry conditions across Australia’s key production regions have driven winter female slaughter to levels not seen since the drought years of 2013–15.
From June to August national female slaughter was
Read More
Read More
Carbon neutrality achieved in farms without compromising productivity
A University of Melbourne study has helped farmers reduce the carbon balance on their farms.
Mark Wootton and Eve Kantor run 25,000 Merino ewes and 300 Poll Hereford breeders on 3,378ha at Hamilton, Victoria.
After
Read More
Read More
RSPCA celebrates industry leaders in food services sector that use cage free eggs
The RSPCA has launched a nationwide campaign that focuses on Australia’s largest hospitality and food retailers who have switched to cage-free eggs.
The celebratory ‘Cage Free and Proud’ campaign
Read More
Read More
New projects help Australian farmers with fight against pests
Farmers will now be able to fight against pest animals more effectively, with the help of new projects launched by the Centre for Invasive Species Solutions.
The 21 new research, development and extension
Read More
Read More
Equity crowdfunding business will help farming community in Queensland
A Brisbane-based ethical food business, which helps connect local farmers with local buyers, plans to be Australia’s first community-owned food hub.
Food Connect, based at Salisbury in Brisbane’s south,
Read More
Read More
Australian farming sector holding up, despite ongoing drought
Drought in New South Wales and Queensland is becoming increasingly severe but overall, Australia’s farming sector is holding up well, Growth Farms Australia confirms.
Growth Farms Australia managing
Read More
Read More
Meat and Livestock Australia launches online platform about Australian meat production
Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) has launched a new online platform that provides consumers with an open and trusted source of information about the production of beef, sheep and goat meat in Australia.
The
Read More
Read More
Australian beef exports have increased in key markets such as Japan and China
Australian beef exports have increased in key markets as there is a demand for Australian products.
Meat and Livestock Australia’s (MLA) market intelligence manager, Scott Tolmie, said Australian beef
Read More
Read More