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Plant based meat company turn to animals for taste

Plant based meat company turn to animals for taste

An Australian plant-based meat manufacturer has launched a half meat and half plant product in what it has described as a world first.

Cattle prices to soar but steaks shouldn't cost more

Cattle prices to soar but steaks shouldn't cost more

Cattle prices to soar but steaks shouldn't cost more

Cattle prices to soar but steaks shouldn't cost more

Analysts say cattle prices are set to soar over the next two years but the cost of beef in the supermarket may not break the bank.

NASA to take Aussie plants from the Torrens to the moon

NASA to take Aussie plants from the Torrens to the moon

NASA to take Aussie plants from the Torrens to the moon

NASA to take Aussie plants from the Torrens to the moon

Australian researchers have been selected by NASA to grow plants on lunar soil when humans return to the moon for the first time in 50 years.

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Competitors young and old farewell the Easter show

Competitors young and old farewell the Easter show

Thousands of competitors aged from five to 94 have taken part in Australia's largest agricultural show as it winds up in Sydney after 12 days.

SA uncorks support to bolster wine exports to China

SA uncorks support to bolster wine exports to China

The SA government has unveiled a package to help winemakers return to China's huge market with the lifting of punitive tariffs.

Cattle test negative after suspected botulism deaths

Cattle test negative after suspected botulism deaths

Cattle bound for Indonesia have tested negative to exotic diseases as imports from an NT station were banned due to 100 animals dying from suspected botulism.

Women leading the herd in agriculture business

Women leading the herd in agriculture business

Women in agriculture are making their mark in the sector by driving innovation in an industry that has long been dominated by men.

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China drops heavy tariffs against Australian winemakers

China drops heavy tariffs against Australian winemakers

China drops heavy tariffs against Australian winemakers

China drops heavy tariffs against Australian winemakers

China has abolished heavy tariffs on Australian wine that were imposed at the height of diplomatic tensions in 2020.

New water agreement to tap into Indigenous knowledge

New water agreement to tap into Indigenous knowledge

New water agreement to tap into Indigenous knowledge

New water agreement to tap into Indigenous knowledge

The national water initiative will be updated for the first time in 20 years, with climate change and Indigenous knowledge to be better considered.

Indonesia may ban NT exporter linked to cattle deaths

Indonesia may ban NT exporter linked to cattle deaths

Indonesia may ban NT exporter linked to cattle deaths

Indonesia may ban NT exporter linked to cattle deaths

Indonesian authorities may temporarily ban Australian live export shipments from one site after more than 100 cattle died from suspected botulism.

Sugarcane's genetics more complex than humans: research

Sugarcane's genetics more complex than humans: research

Sugarcane's genetics more complex than humans: research

Sugarcane's genetics more complex than humans: research

Research has found sugarcane genomes are three times the size of human's and far more complex with hopes the finding will improve crop breeding.

More than 100 Australian cattle die on way to Indonesia

More than 100 Australian cattle die on way to Indonesia

More than 100 Australian cattle die on way to Indonesia

More than 100 Australian cattle die on way to Indonesia

More than 100 cattle have died on a live export ship destined for Indonesia, with the federal government ruling out infectious diseases as the cause.

Farmers turn up the heat against coal seam gas mining

Farmers turn up the heat against coal seam gas mining

Farmers turn up the heat against coal seam gas mining

Farmers turn up the heat against coal seam gas mining

Dozens of farmers across 20,000 hectares of agricultural land in Queensland have signed a “gasfield free” declaration opposing coal seam gas mining.

Online tool helps farmers cultivate love on the land

Online tool helps farmers cultivate love on the land

Online tool helps farmers cultivate love on the land

Online tool helps farmers cultivate love on the land

An online tool developed for farmers which is designed to grow healthy relationships is being rolled out nationally

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Education key focus as gates open at Royal Easter Show

More than 10,000 students and teachers from 185 schools will swap the classroom for the showground as the gates open at the Royal Easter Show.

'Wimbledon of woodchopping' branches out for women

Woodchopping has been a staple of the Sydney Royal Easter Show since 1899 but it will host a first-ever women's world championship this year.

'Cost of living crunch' considered at Easter show

Organisers of the Royal Easter Show say they have considered the cost of living crunch for this year's event with plenty of free entertainment organised.

Live toad and human bones among items stopped at border

A live toad, human bones and holy water from the Ganges were among almost 400,000 items picked up by biosecurity officials at Australia's airports last year.

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Product price hike fears over supermarket smash-up laws

An unlikely political alliance is stirring to push new laws that punish supermarkets for price gouging but the business lobby is warning of unintended outcomes.

Wine being chilled to toast possible end to China beef

There is cautious optimism from Australian producers that a landmark visit by China's foreign minister could signal the end of punitive trade barriers.

Rising price of instant coffee a bitter blend

The weekly shop for groceries has grown unbearable for some households with the price of certain essential goods almost doubling at major grocers.

Farmland value doubles in a decade but fewer sales

Australian farmland has more than doubled in price per hectare during the past decade, according to the latest data from ABARES.

Calls to end 'problematic' supermarket specials

Consumer group Choice has urged supermarkets to end the practice of offering further discounts only to customers who have signed up to membership schemes.

Farmer confidence takes root after two-year downturn

Rising commodity prices and strong seasonal conditions have farmers in most states looking on the bright side again.

Farmers fear for future as supermarkets crunch costs

Large numbers of family farms will be forced to close because of low prices being paid for their produce by major supermarkets, an inquiry has been told.

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