Some Regions in Queensland no Longer in Drought
Several areas of south-east Queensland have been declared drought-free, but farmers say it would take more than a few months of good rain to...
Live Samples of Lumpy Skin Disease Imported to Develop Vaccine
Australia will acquire samples of lumpy skin disease so that scientists can create a vaccine to stop the sickness from spreading if it ever makes...
Fruit Pickers now Eligible for a Set Wage
Shoppers are being cautioned that cost-of-living pressures are likely to worsen starting today, as farm pay increases all across the country have the potential...
A Shortage in Tasmanian Wine Forecasted
Mohamad Muzamil and his colleagues at the Domaine A vineyard in Southern Tasmania are picking Sauvignon Blanc grapes with great care. Due to low...
Western Queensland Soaked in Record-Breaking Rains
Western Queensland has been drenched in "nearly monsoonal-like" rains, which has shattered an 83-year weather record. The rainstorm, which began on Saturday, dumped more...
New Agricultural Visa Could Stop Exploitation
The Australian government announced a new temporary visa for agricultural workers to address labour shortages in the industry. However, it's a dangerous strategy that...
Pig Producers Declare Pork Safe to Eat
As the country continues to control the Japanese encephalitis virus, consumers have been assured that eating pork is safe (JEV). Because the virus is...
Live Cattle Exports to Vietnam Slowed Down
The first live cattle shipment from Darwin to Vietnam left East Arm this week, kicking off what is expected to be another difficult year...
Cease to Pump Rules Removed from Hunter Valley Water Sharing Plan
The immediate survival of a fourth-generation vegetable farm in the NSW Hunter region has been ensured, according to the owner, after a water policy...
Firewood Shortage Flagged for Western Australia
Due to a prohibition on native timber cutting from 2024, households in Perth and southern Western Australia that rely on wood heating have been...