Labor Turns its Back on Ag Visa?
A national Labor government would virtually abolish Australia's agriculture visa regime even before migrant workers could be admitted, according to the party. According to the...
Labor Confirms Plan to End Live Sheep Exports
Labor has confirmed that if it wins the federal election this month, Australia's $92-million live sheep export sector will be shut down. For months,...
Katherine Voters Believe Action Needed on Housing
In the red dirt hinterlands of Katherine, asparagus producer Andrew Dalglish now has to keep some of his crops unplanted, and he won't collect...
Global Update: The Dynamic Export Costs
Weekly fluctuations in airfreight costs make it extremely difficult for Israel-based exporter Bless S.R. Ltd to provide consistent prices for fresh herbs to consumers...
Farmers Locked out due to Elevated Land Prices
Mitch Highett has watched as the value of rural land in central western NSW has risen steadily over the last five years, and his...
Antibiotic Resistance in Agriculture Food Chain Warns of Serious Impacts
Antibiotic resistance was identified in startling high levels in specimens of salmon and beef acquired from Australian supermarkets, according to a new study. The...
What is the Autumn Break this Year?
Anzac Day has passed, as has the typical end date for the autumn holiday. So, who got rained on and who didn't? The very...
Favourable Outlook for Australian Berries
According to a new research from ANZ, the Australian berry sector will have a favourable long-term outlook as production quantities increase. The Australian berry...
Farmers and Food Makers Unite to Market Local Produce
In Queensland's South Burnett, food manufacturers and producers have banded together to put local food on the table. A big chalkboard shows a message...
Labor’s Live Export Policy Unclear?
Livestock producers have demanded answers on the Australian Labor Party's policy on the export of live animals, notably sheep, with less than three weeks...