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Forest files: ecologist at loggerheads with industry

Forest files: ecologist at loggerheads with industry

Leading ecologist David Lindenmayer says it was important to write a book on native forest logging in Australia, despite enduring years of personal attacks.

Australia forecast to become a carbon credit factory

Australia forecast to become a carbon credit factory

Australia forecast to become a carbon credit factory

Australia forecast to become a carbon credit factory

Firms have been warned to be honest about the role of carbon markets in curbing climate change and biodiversity loss, with carbon credit production set to soar.

NSW govt faces fresh assault over native forest logging

NSW govt faces fresh assault over native forest logging

NSW govt faces fresh assault over native forest logging

NSW govt faces fresh assault over native forest logging

The NSW government is under renewed pressure to get out of the business of logging native forests, as politicians, academics and environmentalists join forces.

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Rice growers to reap rewards from bypassing monopoly

Rice growers to reap rewards from bypassing monopoly

A law forcing rice growers in northern NSW to send their produce south before it can be exported is set to be repealed, opening up major growth opportunities.

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.

'New phase' of carbon markets seeks impact not offsets

'New phase' of carbon markets seeks impact not offsets

New ways of generating carbon credits in Australia are being developed but experts warn investors are wary and could take their billions elsewhere.

Industrial pioneers get $20m to turn science into jobs

Industrial pioneers get $20m to turn science into jobs

Founders of future industries will vie for a share of $20 million to take their ideas to the next level under funding certainty for CSIRO's flagship program.

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Competitors young and old farewell the Easter show

Competitors young and old farewell the Easter show

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.

Women leading the herd in agriculture business

Women leading the herd in agriculture business

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.

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.

Winery hit with record fine for pipeline water theft

Winery hit with record fine for pipeline water theft

Winery hit with record fine for pipeline water theft

Winery hit with record fine for pipeline water theft

A vineyard and its former manager have been fined nearly $500,000 for stealing water in the middle of a drought to make wine.

Carbon credit projects fail to offset emissions: study

Carbon credit projects fail to offset emissions: study

Carbon credit projects fail to offset emissions: study

Carbon credit projects fail to offset emissions: study

Australian researchers say there is little evidence of forest renewal on land being used to produce carbon credits for the offset market.

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.

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Abattoirs make 0.1 per cent of Vic cruelty complaints

Transparency and animal welfare practices in Victoria's pork industry have been under the spotlight as a state inquiry into pig welfare continues.

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.

Renewable land grab leaves prime paddocks in production

A renewable energy land agent says farmers are happy with projects on paddocks they can't see from their porch, as long as it's their land making the money.

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.

Fuels versus food fight becoming 'less emotional'

Growing and crushing more crops to keep planes in the skies and farmers on the land does not have to compromise food security, industry leaders say.

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.

Call for more biofuels to keep trucks, utes on the road

Aussies are lagging on decarbonisation and risk paying an ongoing "green premium" for alternative fuels without changes to government policy and carbon markets.

First Nations green hydrogen project wins federal grant

A clean energy project has hit a milestone for future production of hydrogen and ammonia powered by giga-scale solar and hydro as well as Indigenous knowledge.

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