Macadamia Farm Now Carbon Positive
While the concept of carbon farming has sparked controversy and curiosity, a Queensland macadamia farm has put it into action. Hinkler Park Plantations, based...
Fruit Fly Freedom Back in Adelaide
With the successful eradication of the last incident at Ridleyton, the two-year war against fruit fly in metropolitan Adelaide has come to an end....
Feedlot Program Welcomes Young Managers
Isabelle Hare has always been fascinated with animals. Her earliest recollections include helping to muster sheep on her family's sheep property in western New...
Are Fruit Flies Back in Southern Australia?
The existing outbreak limitations have been extended until 6 May 2022, following the discovery of Queensland fruit fly at a Renmark township residential property...
Agriculture Visa Negotiations still Ongoing
In the face of continued criticism from the labour movement, farmer organisations are asking participants to stick to the plan for the agriculture visa. The...
Rum and Milk: The Perfect Combination? Let’s Find Out!
Thanks to a by-product from one of Australia's greatest rum manufacturers, a dairy farmer in the Sunshine Coast hinterland is optimizing his herd's milk production....
Do Women Farm with Fewer Tools?
If women farmers had the same access to opportunities as men, agricultural productivity might rise by 30%, feeding an additional 150 million people. This...
Vertical Veggie Production Towers to be Built in Perth
The first commercial-scale solar-powered and carbon-neutral farm in Australia could be on the horizon. However, instead of large farm fields, it'll be placed within city...
What are the Emissions Advantages for Australian Grain Producers?
According to a leading researcher, who was part of the team that developed a report on the carbon emissions of the Australian grains industry, the findings...
Record Agricultural Volumes Achieved on Exchange
The Clear Grain Exchange has set a number of daily records in recent weeks, indicating that farmers' post-harvest commercial sales have increased. Farmers are...