Antibiotic Resistance in Agriculture Food Chain Warns of Serious Impacts
Antibiotic resistance was identified in startling high levels in specimens of salmon and beef acquired from Australian supermarkets, according to a new study. The...
Aquaculture Industry Research Agreement Could Become Global Template
The federal and state governments have agreed to collaborate on aquaculture studies in the Bass Strait. The agreement establishes a legal basis for conducting...
Increasing Numbers of Female Agents are Linked to the Industry Boom
The number of female livestock brokers has increased as a result of an industry expansion and a change in mindset, but the fight for...
Growers also Suffering from Rising Fruit and Vegetable Prices
Prices are rising, consumer confidence is declining, and some consumers are speculating as to whether farmers are suddenly collecting huge paychecks. The family of...
Increased Prices of Snow Peas Leaves Consumers Baffled
It appears that no fruit or vegetable is exempt from price increases as we try to get through the current cost of living crisis....
Foot Mats Mandatory for all Travellers Returning from Indonesia
As foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) spreads through Indonesia, the federal government has used new biosecurity authorities at Australian airports. International airports will establish biosecurity response...
Bees ‘Fished’ out of Hives After Being Waterlogged
After the NSW floods killed thousands of bees, one beekeeper warned of biosecurity threats as well as food and agricultural consequences. In the worst...
Choko Popularity Rises in Maitland Region
One of those vegetables that people either adore or detest. And, this central American vegetable is making a reappearance on Maitland dinner plates, whether...
Input Cost Pain a Massive Problem
As smart as Australian farmers are, there's a low chance they're working on a time machine down the shed. Anyone who declares they've returned...
Snack Food Industry Developing because of North Queensland Company
A pioneer Australian dried fruit products manufacturer has recognised the need to expand the healthy snack food industry, especially given the fact that the tropical...