New ag minister outlines top priorities
Senator Murray Watt has given his first major address as federal agriculture minister outlining labour shortage, biosecurity and high input costs as priorities.
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Stoush over carbon credit ‘fraud’ heats up
A whistleblower is doubling down on criticism of carbon credits as a "fraud" on the environment and taxpayers, despite a review rejecting his accusations.
Another bumper winter crop: Rabobank
Grain farmers are expected to plant a record winter crop, with increases in wheat and canola as markets look to Australia for supplies amid global shortages.
Vic store mice poison ban push set to fail
The Victorian government and coalition are set to oppose a move to ban the general sale of second generation rodent poisons in stores across the state.
Qld farmers unprotected from CSG sinking
Queensland's coal seam gas regulator has called for laws to regulate land subsidence caused by fossil fuel extraction and to protect farmers impacted.
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Call for carbon emissions to peak by 2025
Australia's carbon emissions need to peak during the next parliament to achieve net zero by 2050, but there's no expectation the major parties will change tack.
Farmers fear resurgent mouse plague
Farmers are being urged to check paddocks for signs of mice amid reports of increased numbers of the rodents in the wake of extensive damage last year.
Dairy farmers ‘squeezed on milk prices’
Dairy farmers say they are being sent to the wall over milk prices, as one NSW farmer prepares to walk away from the industry because of increasing costs.
Australia’s rocketing rural land prices
A report from the Rural Bank shows rural land values have hit their highest level of growth in 27 years, with parts of Tasmania seeing the biggest hikes.
Rising rural land prices lock farmers out
As rural land prices continue to soar in some parts of Australia, primary producers hoping to break into the ownership market remain optimistic.
Cattle behemoth opens stations for science
One of Australia's largest cattle companies has opened its stations to scientists who will work to preserve and build up species sliding towards extinction.
Coalition pledges loan scheme for farmers
Budding farmers will be helped to buy their first property under a federal coalition promise to guarantee up to 40 per cent of their commercial loan.
Invasive mango pest detected in Top End
An industry-threatening pest known as the mango shoot looper has been detected for the first time in the Northern Territory.
Queensland leads nation in carbon farming
An industry scorecard finds Australia is leading the world on carbon farming, but uncertainty hangs over the sector with Labor pledging a review if elected.
Labor lays out commitment to farmers
Labor leader Anthony Albanese has outlined a new $500 million National Reconstruction Fund for the farm sector and a plan to improve regional communication.
Qld govt won’t order new land valuations
The Queensland government has defended an unexpected hike in land values in flood-hit areas, saying valuations take in data from previous flood events.
Qld farmers want reef law science auditor
Queensland farmers have slammed the major parties for not backing a crossbench bill to wind back Barrier Reef runoff rules, which they claim are not scientific.
Exports and innovation in $600m ag spend
The government's agriculture budget aims to make it easier for farmers to export their products, with hopes the sector will be worth $100 billion by 2030.
No help for some flood-affected farmers
Flood-affected farmers in northern NSW say they're yet to receive any financial help a month after the disaster, because of their off-farm earnings.
Fourth Japanese encephalitis case in Qld
A fourth Japanese encephalitis case has been recorded in Queensland, with the new patient believed to be in northern Brisbane.
Qld govt, KAP split over $5.4b dam funding
The Queensland government says it's "interesting" that the Commonwealth has committed funds for the Hells Gates Dam ahead of the necessary federal approvals.
Booming wild pig numbers create havoc
Wild pig and dog numbers have exploded thanks to prolonged wet weather creating perfect breeding conditions.
Crouching tiger, bigger prawn
Bigger, healthier prawns could be making their way to your plate after scientists mapped the 'blueprint' of the black tiger species.
Disaster at the check out: Why your supermarket bill just keeps going up
Australians are already paying more for meat, bread, dairy and fruit because climate change is disrupting food supply chains, a new report has found.
NSW dairy farmer shattered by stock losses
A number of dairy farmers in northern NSW, including Paul Weir, lost stock in the flood emergency that swept the area this week.
Farmers fear for flooded crops, livestock
As communities in Queensland and northern NSW battle devastating floods, farmers are reporting significant losses.
Wheat farmers take heed of Ukraine tension
Any trade disruption caused by a conflict between Russia and Ukraine would send ripples through the global market, impacting Australian grains farmers.
Rains mock drought-hit Australian farms
For all the recent rain in parts of Australia, some farmers remain firmly in drought.
Climate change robs Australia of rain
An Australian professor who helps compile the most important international reports on climate change says rainfall and fire threats for the nation are grave.
Emissions targets costly for grain growers
A report by the CSIRO has found a reduction in grain farmers' emissions over the next decade could mean a decrease in production.
Minister defends carbon farming ‘red tape’
The federal government has been accused of proposing 'excessive red tape' that will undermine its own carbon market, farmers' projects and business plans.