Agriculture Minister to Work with the Industry
Murray Watt won't put on a farmer's mask. He doesn't have answers either for the high cost of inputs or the labour deficit in...
Pioneers Adept Regarding the Choice of Farming Land
When it came to deciding where to settle their families, the Australian forefathers are said to have known a thing or two about picking...
Labor Defends Visa Scheme as Farmers Prepare for a Raise
Labor has defended its plan to revamp the federal government's agriculture visa and provide greater incentives to farm workers from the Pacific, which was...
New Varroa Mite Detection in Narrabri
A fresh varroa mite discovery in Narrabri in the state's North West Slopes has been confirmed by the NSW Department of Primary Industries and...
Australian Biosecurity Levels Up in Fear of Foot and Mouth Disease
Following the discovery of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in cows in Bali, the federal government is stepping up biosecurity procedures at the border. According to...
Australian Harvest Season in Jeopardy due to Varroa Mites
A prohibition on movement across New South Wales and immediate effects on apiaries have resulted from the discovery of a lethal parasite known as...
Should Lamb be Sold through Direct Channels?
Sheep farmers may prefer to market their lambs directly over-the-hooks rather than selling them through saleyards. The disparity between lambs sold at the saleyard...
Is the Future of Farming Greenhouses?
Inside Tatura's brand-new, multimillion-dollar glasshouse, the winter jackets are off. 28 degrees Celsius and the aroma of 150,000 tomato truss plants permeate the air....
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...
Blueberry Rust Calls for Plant Checks in Australia
Blueberry growers in Western Australia are on high alert after the illness blueberry rust was discovered for the first time last month. The fungal...