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Senate gives watertight tick to Murray-Darling plan

Senate gives watertight tick to Murray-Darling plan

Changes to the Murray-Darling Basin Plan have passed the Senate with a raft of amendments after a deal between the government, Greens and crossbenchers.

Australia yet to shine using solar in agriculture

Australia yet to shine using solar in agriculture

Australia yet to shine using solar in agriculture

Australia yet to shine using solar in agriculture

Australia needs better planning and research to capitalise on its huge potential to graze sheep and grow produce under solar panels according to a new report.

Digging in to improve Australia's poor soil health

Digging in to improve Australia's poor soil health

Digging in to improve Australia's poor soil health

Digging in to improve Australia's poor soil health

A national action plan aims to address the long-term security of Australia's soil, considered among the oldest and most nutrient poor in the world.

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Live sheep export ban could cost WA economy $128m

Live sheep export ban could cost WA economy $128m

A report commissioned by a group of West Australian councils has found a live sheep export ban could cost the state up to $128 million over two decades.

Farmers and scientists at odds over Murray Darling plan

Farmers and scientists at odds over Murray Darling plan

Farmers are fuming over a new deal struck between Labor and the Greens to try and keep the Murray Darling Basin plan afloat, while scientists welcomed the news.

Murray-Darling Basin plan to remain afloat under deal

Murray-Darling Basin plan to remain afloat under deal

The Albanese government and the Greens have announced a deal to ensure a multi-billion dollar plan for the Murray-Darling Basin doesn't sink.

Australia-India trade deal not sealed ahead of deadline

Australia-India trade deal not sealed ahead of deadline

Australia is trying to negotiate a better deal for its agricultural products under an agreement with India, as the nation tries to reduce dependence on China.

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CSIRO targets invasive weeds with natural enemies

CSIRO targets invasive weeds with natural enemies

CSIRO targets invasive weeds with natural enemies

CSIRO targets invasive weeds with natural enemies

Natural enemies of two invasive weeds will be released in NSW in an effort to control the unwanted visitors.

Croppers warn winter harvest is not looking great

Croppers warn winter harvest is not looking great

Croppers warn winter harvest is not looking great

Croppers warn winter harvest is not looking great

As the winter crop harvest winds up earlier than usual, the nation's biggest wheat producer WA is reporting lower than expected volumes with some yields halved.

Rural communities rally against water buybacks

Rural communities rally against water buybacks

Rural communities rally against water buybacks

Rural communities rally against water buybacks

People have rallied in three towns against water buybacks for the Murray Darling, as the senate considers how to return the resource to the environment.

16,000 swimming pools worth of water overdrawn in NSW

16,000 swimming pools worth of water overdrawn in NSW

16,000 swimming pools worth of water overdrawn in NSW

16,000 swimming pools worth of water overdrawn in NSW

An audit by the NSW water regulator has discovered 40,000 megalitres worth of water, equivalent to Oberon Dam, has been overdrawn during the 2021 to 2022 year.

Low-interest loans for farmers as drought grips NSW

Low-interest loans for farmers as drought grips NSW

Low-interest loans for farmers as drought grips NSW

Low-interest loans for farmers as drought grips NSW

NSW farmers struggling with drought will be able to apply for cheap loans under a $250 million state government program.

How urban agriculture is growing across Australia

How urban agriculture is growing across Australia

How urban agriculture is growing across Australia

How urban agriculture is growing across Australia

With more people turning to community gardens as a food source across the nation, an urban agriculture forum will explore how the network can be further grown.

Gillnet fishing ban to protect Great Barrier Reef

Gillnet fishing ban to protect Great Barrier Reef

Gillnet fishing ban to protect Great Barrier Reef

Gillnet fishing ban to protect Great Barrier Reef

Hundreds of fishers will be compensated after the Queensland government moved to phase out gillnet fishing on the Great Barrier Reef by 2027.

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Water buybacks on the cards if legislation stalls

The federal government will be forced to start water buybacks if legislation to delay a key deadline for the Murray-Darling Basin Plan fails.

China trade ban may be unwrapped in time for Christmas

China could lift punitive trade bans on Australian exports in time for Christmas as the Albanese government works to steady the diplomatic relationship.

Consumers still being hammered on meat prices

Agriculture Minister Murray Watt wants the supermarkets to do more about dropping meat prices but hasn't supported calls for the ACCC to investigate.

What Westpac zero deforestation pledge means for ag

A zero deforestation target for agriculture set by Westpac has been described as "enormous" by the conservation movement but condemned by farmers.

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'We've got to do better': farmers tackle mental health

Farmers are hitting the road for a series of workshops across Queensland and NSW to help other producers prepare mentally for the tough times ahead.

Butting of heads over feral goat plan

Goat farmers have criticised the federal government's feral goat plan saying they weren't consulted, while critics say it doesn't go far enough.

More young women are choosing a career in agriculture

More young women and people from multicultural backgrounds are choosing agriculture as a career, an analysis of census data over the past 15 years shows.

Review damns delivery of Murray-Darling Basin plan

A report into the delivery of the Murray-Darling Basin says the federal government must take a renewed approach to water recovery, with little progress made.

Industry backs patience on high-quality EU trade deal

Talks on a landmark free trade agreement between the European Union and Australia have collapsed following the latest round of negotiations.

'Serious concerns' over Australia's soil carbon scheme

Soil scientists are warning Australia's soil carbon farming scheme is flawed and risks overestimating the country's greenhouse gas emissions reductions.

'Facebook for cows' technology tackling cattle theft

New Australian technology that uses facial recognition for livestock has had positive early results and is being sought by international farmers.

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