Sandy soils are difficult to farm well. But a CSIRO-led project is cha...
Light, low-fertility soils span millions of hectares across southern Australia, and in many other countries. They’re…
Agriculture
The Contribution of Female Italian Migrants
The legacy of Italian women migrants is chronicled in a new documentary that explores the contribution…
Young Farmers Scholarship Program supports emerging Farmers in Victori...
Ongoing droughts have worsened conditions for Victorian farmers, seeing an increase in cost and production difficulty.…
Farmers Disappointed With New Farm Gate Dairy Prices
Dairy companies have announced their opening farm gate prices ahead of the new financial year. Farm…
Climate-affected fruit and vegies bring new tastes and textures
Changes in our climate and weather are affecting our food plants. We’ve all seen the ‘ugly’…
Celebrating 138 Years of The Kangaroo Valley Show
You might’ve been to the Royal Easter Show, but have you ever been to an agricultural…
Government Kills Live Sheep Exports
The legislation stopping the live sheep trade was pushed through parliament despite last minute attempts by…
One giant leap for lunar-grown plants as humans return to moon
The moon is almost 400 000 km from earth and by 2026 – five decades from…
How climate will impact regional communities
Last week, the Federal government released the first pass of the National Climate Risk Assessment, showcasing…
Rural Aid’s Mates day supporting Farmers
The recurring weather events were often behind skyrocketing prices on fresh produce, according to Rural Aid’s…
Thousands of sheep stranded off Perth coast
The Australian Government's “bloody disgraceful” indecision on the MV Bahijah, stranded off Perth’s coast, has sparked…
Sustainably Providing Food for our Growing Population
Our growing population means the global food supply must grow with it. However, that usually means…