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.
Any trade disruption caused by a conflict between Russia and Ukraine would send ripples through the global market, impacting Australian grains farmers.
For all the recent rain in parts of Australia, some farmers remain firmly in drought.
An Australian professor who helps compile the most important international reports on climate change says rainfall and fire threats for the nation are grave.
A report by the CSIRO has found a reduction in grain farmers' emissions over the next decade could mean a decrease in production.
The federal government has been accused of proposing 'excessive red tape' that will undermine its own carbon market, farmers' projects and business plans.
Farmers have urged calm amid supply chain concerns saying there is plenty of fresh produce available, while urging the competition watchdog to intervene.
Agritourism operators have had mixed fortunes thanks to COVID, while some operators are reporting a bump in visitor numbers this holiday season.
South Australian authorities have eradicated multiple fruit fly outbreaks across the Adelaide metro area which threatened the state's horticulture sector.