Carbon market review 'considered every piece of input'

Former chief scientist Ian Chubb has defended his review of Australia's carbon market amid criticism its report overlooked the concerns of leading sci...

Shoppers urged to swoop on glut of premature pineapples

Pineapple farmers are struggling to keep up with a prematurely ripened crop and fear millions of tonnes of Australian fruit will be left to rot in fie...

Once bittern but farmers not shy about endangered bird

Scientists, bird lovers and farmers are meeting in southern NSW to discuss conservation efforts to "bring back the bunyip bird" aka the bittern.

'Sweet' victory for Aussie honey producers

Australian honey producers have declared a win after a decision by a New Zealand group to withdraw court proceedings in a trademark case over the "man...

Aussie wool making runners eco-friendly

Australian merino wool has been used to deliver a fully biodegradable running shoe made from 100 per cent recyclable materials.

Much of NSW declared free of varroa mite

States and territories have agreed to reopen their borders to bees and hives from most of NSW, but remain concerned over patches of invasive varroa mi...

More rats up north, fewer mice in south

Rats are causing serious problems for cane growers in a far north Queensland town while flooding may help NSW farmers deal with a destructive mouse pl...

Canola, wheat expand as dairy declines

There have been big increases in canola, wheat and cotton production while more dairy farmers have left the industry, a new agricultural snapshot has...

Ag export success linked to sustainability

Agriculture Minister Murray Watt is visiting the UK and Europe to discuss free trade agreements and promote sustainability on Australian farms.

Cotton, wheat expand as dairy declines

There have been big increases in cotton, canola and wheat production but more dairy farmers have left the industry, a new agricultural snapshot has fo...

High hopes for farmers with UK, EU visit

Agriculture Minister Murray Watt is visiting the UK and Europe on a five-day mission to get the best deal for Australian farmers.

Spanish man sent home over 1kg of raw pork

A Spanish man has become the first traveller fined under new biosecurity laws after failing to declare more than one kilogram of meat and cheese in hi...

Traveller cops hefty fine for snacks

A Spanish man has become the first traveller fined under new biosecurity laws after failing to declare more than one kilogram of meat and cheese in hi...

How AI could help farmers test for carbon

Australian researchers are hoping to develop a complex machine to help farmers use satellite imagery to realise the potential of reducing carbon on th...

Critics pan 'flawed' carbon credits review

A review of Australia's carbon credit scheme has drawn a mixed response, but the industry hopes it will boost confidence in the sector.

Carbon credits review flawed, say critics

A review of Australia's carbon credit scheme has drawn a mixed response, but the industry hopes it will boost confidence in the sector.

Focus on farm safety needed for kids

Researchers want safety courses for all farm kids after finding farm accidents among adolescents need to be more closely examined.

Mixed outlook for agriculture in 2023

The latest Rural Bank outlook for agriculture shows a mixed result for farmers heading into the new year.

Number of water damaged roads increases

<p>Government figures show 82,634 roads have been impacted by flood related closures since October, following significant rain events across several s...

South Australia forecasts record harvest

<p>The South Australian government says the grain harvest during the current season will surge to record levels in both production and value.</p>