Hive of activity at ports to protect bees
Artificially intelligent beehives are being installed at Victoria’s ports to bolster protection from exotic pests and diseases, in an initiative backed by the Andrews...
FMD Forces Victoria to Create an Animal Disease Task Force
To prepare for an outbreak of the foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), which is already spreading over parts of Indonesia, the Victorian government will set up...
Frozen vs. Fresh: What are Consumers Choosing?
If you choose frozen fruit and veggies over fresh, you may discover that you have a little extra money in your bank account after...
Are Robots the Perfect Farm Labourers?
When there are serious shortages of workers on the market, may robots be the ideal employees? Marten de Roest makes the joke that they...
Petrol Prices Hiking Up Again?
The Palm Island Servo undoubtedly boasts one of the nicest views of any gas station in the nation, being only a short distance from...
Terra Firma Innovate: Darwin’s $15M Agribusiness Hub Set to Boost Economy
The Territory Labor Government has embarked on a mission to transform agribusiness into a multi-billion-dollar powerhouse, with the construction of a new $15 million...
Victorian farms get their first seasonal workforce
Victorian farmers have received a welcome boost to their seasonal workforce with more than 200 Pacific workers starting on farms, thanks to a landmark...
A Spanner in the Works for Varroa Mite Outbreak?
Following the discovery of a fresh Varroa mite epidemic at Nana Glen, horticulture growers in the Coffs Harbour region are quickly addressing their plan...
Gisborne Growers Attempt to Bring Local Bananas Home
As one drives across the country, one thing becomes clear: there's a lot of farmland in the country. Animals such as cows, sheep, deer,...
Avian flu strikes again in Victoria
Avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, has struck a second poultry farm in Victoria, Australia, this time in Terang. Authorities have confirmed that...