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.
agriculture
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.
Farmers urge shopper calm amid COVID-19
Farmers have urged calm amid supply chain concerns saying there is plenty of fresh produce available, while urging the competition watchdog to intervene.
Farmers cash in on agritourism
Agritourism operators have had mixed fortunes thanks to COVID, while some operators are reporting a bump in visitor numbers this holiday season.
SA eradicates multiple fruit fly outbreaks
South Australian authorities have eradicated multiple fruit fly outbreaks across the Adelaide metro area which threatened the state's horticulture sector.