In Brazil, regenerative farming advances, but deforestation still pressures ecosystems
Agribusiness accounts for roughly a fifth of Brazil’s economy and about 40% of exports. While it is…
Children across SA jump for joy as they soak up best rain in years
Rain is vital for farmers’ livelihoods, but it is also important for family wellbeing, and a once-in-a-generation deluge…
Chef utilises whole steer and cooks ‘funny’ meat cuts to reduce food waste
When chef Dom Aboud had to order a dozen Scotch fillets for his restaurant, he started thinking about…
NT cattle stations assess flood damage, as rain in central Australia declared natural disaster
Northern Territory cattle stations face months of clean-up, as the NT and federal governments activate disaster assistance for…
Cattle tick outbreak raises questions over Queensland’s biosecurity
For many Australians, cattle ticks sound like little more than a nuisance for cows. But they sit at…
Illegal fishing vessels threaten Australia’s agricultural sector as biosecurity concerns grow
Australian primary producers say they are concerned about the risk of foreign pests crippling entire industries if overseas…
Dams and rivers run dry, forcing Victorian farmers to make tough decisions about their livestock
Victorian livestock producers are facing critical water shortages, forcing them to cart water, find agistment or sell stock.…
WA meat processor says using AI for counting livestock has improved accuracy
One of Western Australia’s largest meat processors is using artificial intelligence to count sheep with pinpoint accuracy. V&V…
Graziers call for action as government and Bureau of Meteorology point fingers over faulty rain gauges
Landholders and officials across north-west Queensland say they might have been able to save more cattle from deadly…
Max Hobson identified as cattle farmer who died in Longwood fire near Seymour
Cattle farmer Max Hobson has been identified as the man who died in the Longwood fire near Seymour…
Brazil surpassing US as top beef producer, easing global supply squeeze
By Ana Mano and Peter Hobson BARRETOS, Brazil, Jan 7 (Reuters) – Brazil surpassed the U.S. as the…
New virtual fencing laws could promise safer bushfire response by allowing farmers to move stock remotely
South Australian farmers will soon be able to use virtual fencing to move livestock out of the path…