Smut disease threatened to destroy sugarcane farming but instead it reshaped industry
Walking around Joe Russo’s Childers property today, it is hard to imagine the scene 20 years ago. Back…
Farms in Focus report shows despite the difficulty, farmers are increasingly embracing change
When grazier Matthew Peart took over his family’s organic beef operation almost 20 years ago, his pastures were…
Falcon-like flapping drone drives birds away from strawberry crops in Qld trial
A drone mimicking a peregrine falcon is giving hope to farmers losing hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth…
Gippsland farmers push back against Samsung, ZEBRE battery storage on agricultural land
James Faithful has been farming cattle in Darnum in west Gippsland for about 11 years. He loves the…
Farmers struggle to source cottonseed for cattle feed amid dry conditions
Graziers preparing for drought are struggling to stock up on a popular cattle feed, as worsening conditions slow…
Rainfall across SA drought areas gives farmers hope as green shoots sprout
In paddocks that were dry and patchy 12 months ago, green shoots of hope are sprouting after “decent…
Australia’s largest organic meat producer Hewitt to acquire Nolan Meats
Australia’s largest organic meat producer, Hewitt, has entered into an agreement to buy Nolan Meats, a family-owned meat…
Australian flags flown upside-down as protesters try to ‘make Victoria great again’
When you drive the Murray Valley Highway, as it stretches east-to-west along the Victoria-NSW border, Australian flags hung…
Apple among major companies investing millions in Queensland macadamia orchards
Tech giant Apple is among a pool of global investors pouring millions into Queensland’s macadamia nut industry, looking…
How a primary school student turned excess backyard fruit into a thriving school farmers’ market
A year 5 student’s simple observation about wasted fruit in her neighbour’s garden has sparked a thriving community…
Farmers struggle with mental health in planting season | Health
BOAZ, Ky. — In the midst of planting season, farmers across the region are preparing for the summer…
Fuel costs hit some farmers hard, forces families to change holiday travel plans
Soaring fuel costs and interest rates are forcing some South Australians to change their travel plans as a…