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Call to join the decarb army for easy wins on emissions

Call to join the decarb army for easy wins on emissions

Decarbonisation will be "bigger than tech" by 2030 according to an industry leader who is touring Australia to spruik quick wins on energy bills and emissions.

Battery storage plans fan community bushfire fears

Battery storage plans fan community bushfire fears

Battery storage plans fan community bushfire fears

Battery storage plans fan community bushfire fears

A regional town is rallying against plans for battery infrastructure in their valley as the state government moves to fast-track renewables projects.

Farmland value doubles in a decade but fewer sales

Farmland value doubles in a decade but fewer sales

Farmland value doubles in a decade but fewer sales

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.

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Farmer confidence takes root after two-year downturn

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.

Pork lobby defends blunt force euthanasia of piglets

Pork lobby defends blunt force euthanasia of piglets

Australia's pork industry has defended the blunt force euthanasia of piglets as "humane' and lambasted activists for illegal trespass on farms at an inquiry

'Often overlooked' women are the future of agriculture

'Often overlooked' women are the future of agriculture

Women are increasingly being recognised for their success in the agricultural sector in production, biosecurity, science and as champions of future farmers.

'Unbalanced' duopoly impacting shoppers, farmers

'Unbalanced' duopoly impacting shoppers, farmers

The major supermarkets have offered "rock bottom" prices for purchasing produce because of their influence, farmers have told a parliamentary hearing.

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Dumpster diving on the rise due to rising grocery costs

Dumpster diving on the rise due to rising grocery costs

Dumpster diving on the rise due to rising grocery costs

Dumpster diving on the rise due to rising grocery costs

A Senate inquiry has heard there has been an uptick in people resorting to getting groceries from supermarket dumpsters.

Seafood industry tackles climate change and regulations

Seafood industry tackles climate change and regulations

Seafood industry tackles climate change and regulations

Seafood industry tackles climate change and regulations

The seafood industry is tackling climate change and government regulations, as the commonwealth fisheries boss says the system is "ridiculously complex".

Varroa mite probe sparks east coast police raids

Varroa mite probe sparks east coast police raids

Varroa mite probe sparks east coast police raids

Varroa mite probe sparks east coast police raids

A bee industry chief is expecting answers soon about how a devastating bee parasite got into Australia and says the majority of feral bees could disappear.

'Shocking' scale of deforestation a koala threat: study

'Shocking' scale of deforestation a koala threat: study

'Shocking' scale of deforestation a koala threat: study

'Shocking' scale of deforestation a koala threat: study

Greenpeace says a study they commissioned has revealed the scale of Australia's deforestation, prompting calls to enforce laws to protect native animals.

Some green shoots ahead for agricultural production

Some green shoots ahead for agricultural production

Some green shoots ahead for agricultural production

Some green shoots ahead for agricultural production

Agricultural production is expected to rebound slightly for 2024/25 following predicted falls of 15 per cent to $80 billion for 2023/24.

Beekeepers to help keep track of invasive species

Beekeepers to help keep track of invasive species

Beekeepers to help keep track of invasive species

Beekeepers to help keep track of invasive species

Beekeepers will play a role in tracking invasive species as part of a multi million dollar investment to protect Australia's biosecurity.

Big end of town ready but push back on climate regime

Big end of town ready but push back on climate regime

Big end of town ready but push back on climate regime

Big end of town ready but push back on climate regime

Most directors are worried about climate change risks but could get extra time to prepare for more thorough financial disclosure and transition planning.

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Fire ants inquiry shines light on decades of failure

Australia's efforts to eradicate deadly fire ants have been savaged by former insiders and the woman who led a review that was buried.

Live export ship set for Israel after weeks of delays

A live export ship carrying thousands of sheep and cattle will finally embark for Israel after conflict in the region forced it to cancel its initial voyage.

'Not the same': cyclone leaves dirty water, $150m fix

Months after Tropical Cyclone Jasper hit, a far north Queensland region is still counting the cost with landslides blocking roads and affecting water supply.

Focus on Australia's role in SE Asia's food security

A parliamentary committee will examine the role Australian agriculture has to play in the Southeast Asian market, and how it can support food security.

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Focus on agriculture and conservation for field days

Farmers will be encouraged to take advantage of their natural capital and learn about the role agriculture has to play in conservation during the two-day event.

Australia's first hydrogen tractor to be trialled

Australia's first hydrogen-fuelled tractor should arrive mid-2024 as part of a leading agricultural university's investment in sustainability research.

'Animal fitbit' chip offers answers in livestock health

Australian technology that uses microchips in animals to monitor their health could help stop livestock from dying in transit.

Australia needs to 'back' itself as agri tech leader

Australians don't "back ourselves" despite being a world leader in agri tech, with more investment needed in female founders, a conference has heard.

AI brings opportunities and challenges for agriculture

A major agrifood conference has been told artificial intelligence presents huge challenges and opportunities for the agriculture sector.

Aussie farms polluted with plastic from sewage sludge

Microplastic pollution typically from synthetic clothes is contaminating sewage sludge used as fertiliser on farms across the nation.

Origin expands energy footprint across regional NSW

Origin Energy has added proposed wind and solar farm projects to its rural assets in NSW that will need new transmission lines along yet to be agreed routes.

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