Mental health support for farmers faces funding cuts
NORTHERN MICHGAN., (WPBN/WGTU) – – Michigan State University Extension offers mental health resources for farmers. But now, these…
Once-in-a-generation economic crisis in rural America means many farmers could face last year
The 40th Farm Aid benefit concert is being held on Saturday as the economic outlook for rural America…
Potato mop-top virus ‘impossible’ to eradicate, Biosecurity Tasmania says as ninth incursion detected
Potato mop-top virus is here to stay and its source is unlikely to ever be discovered, Biosecurity Tasmania…
Fingal Post Office saved from closure after local pig farmers confirmed as new operators
The tiny town of Fingal, in Tasmania’s north-east, has been sending and receiving post for nearly 200 years.…
National Drought Forum convenes in SA to put policy under scrutiny
Farmers are hoping for a total review of how drought support is being rolled out across the nation,…
Rain softens drought pain in Victoria but the effects linger
The effects of drought linger, but the season has taken a turn for the better in western Victoria.…
Jail for Chinkapook farmer whose neglect caused death of 2,500 sheep
A Mallee farmer has been jailed for six months after government officials discovered more than 700 dead sheep…
Renewable energy expert accuses Victorian government of concealing true cost of transition plan
Energy experts have accused the Victorian government of concealing the true cost of its plan to transition the…
NSW Health probe finds ‘no definitive evidence’ of health impacts from Cadia gold mine
An investigation has found no definitive evidence of health impacts from exposure to heavy metals in emissions from…
Biosecurity Tasmania confirms Australia’s first case of potato mop-top virus on Tasmanian farm
Potato mop-top virus has been found in crops on Tasmania’s north-west, sparking the launch of an incident response…
Australian coffee in demand as global supply tightens
The spike in price of coffee around the world means consumers are likely to pay more for their…
Rain brings relief in parched Victoria and puts smiles on farmers’ faces
Drought-affected farmers in Victoria are rejoicing after soaking rain brought relief to their parched paddocks over the weekend.…