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...
Environmental Factors Affecting Almond Crops
Almond growers are concerned about wind and cold weather, as they analyse the damage caused by highs and then lows that froze flowers. The...
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...
The Most Expensive Beef Sells in Australia
At this week's Elite Wagyu Sale in Melbourne, a 13-month-old Wagyu cow became the most valuable beef animal ever sold in Australia, collecting $400,000....
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...
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...
As Brisbane Markets Reopen, Growers Assess Damage
Trading resumed in a limited capacity at the flood-damaged Brisbane Markets early yesterday morning after a significant clean-up. Wholesalers worked around the clock on...
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...
Tasmanian Beef Producers Attempt to Tackle Carbon Positive Farming
The red meat sector in Australia has set a lofty target of becoming carbon neutral by 2030. Sam and Steph Trethewey, graziers from Tasmania,...
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...