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School meals on the menu to boost children's health

School meals on the menu to boost children's health

A parliamentary committee wants the government to put school meals on the menu across Australia in a bid to improve the health of the nation's school children.

Asian toad pest found in Victoria a 'serious threat'

Asian toad pest found in Victoria a 'serious threat'

Asian toad pest found in Victoria a 'serious threat'

Asian toad pest found in Victoria a 'serious threat'

Melburnians have been urged to look out for the deadly Asian black-spined toad after a resident found one while taking an afternoon walk on Boxing Day.

Snacks giant sorted with favourite Aussie ingredients

Snacks giant sorted with favourite Aussie ingredients

Snacks giant sorted with favourite Aussie ingredients

Snacks giant sorted with favourite Aussie ingredients

Fancy crackers, chocolates and lollies shared during the holidays are increasingly being made from local ingredients in high-tech manufacturing hubs onshore.

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Warning system could save farmers millions of dollars

Warning system could save farmers millions of dollars

Crop contamination from herbicides can cost growers millions of dollars in damage - but a warning system is helping to avoid it.

Aussie business boost as India trade ties strengthen

Aussie business boost as India trade ties strengthen

Australia's agriculture exports to India have soared off the back of a free trade agreement while the pact makes products cheaper for consumers at home.

Cyclone crop damage to hit supply as farmers count cost

Cyclone crop damage to hit supply as farmers count cost

Australians can expect a shortage of tropical produce and possible price rises as Queensland farmers reel from crop damage inflicted by Cyclone Jasper

Grange on hold as Penfolds workers strike for pay rise

Grange on hold as Penfolds workers strike for pay rise

Production of Penfolds, Wolf Blass and Grange will stop for 24 hours as Treasury Wine Estates workers strike over pay ahead of peak production season.

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Climate change key concern for farmers

Climate change key concern for farmers

Climate change key concern for farmers

Climate change key concern for farmers

A survey of more than 700 people working in the agriculture sector found climate change poses the biggest threat to their business.

'Crucial' research funding to end plastics, cut methane

'Crucial' research funding to end plastics, cut methane

'Crucial' research funding to end plastics, cut methane

'Crucial' research funding to end plastics, cut methane

Almost $130 million in federal grants to end widespread use of plastics and cut methane emissions in farming are part of a push for a less harmful economy.

Lamb on the menu in up and down outlook for farmers

Lamb on the menu in up and down outlook for farmers

Lamb on the menu in up and down outlook for farmers

Lamb on the menu in up and down outlook for farmers

Australia's farmers face a mixed six months with lamb prices on the rise, horticulture expecting a bump in output and milk production to remain flat.

Australia leads research push on livestock emissions

Australia leads research push on livestock emissions

Australia leads research push on livestock emissions

Australia leads research push on livestock emissions

A global alliance of farmers led by Australia says agriculture must be at the centre of global efforts to mitigate and adapt to climate change.

Christmas Island hydroponic farm dishes up fresh greens

Christmas Island hydroponic farm dishes up fresh greens

Christmas Island hydroponic farm dishes up fresh greens

Christmas Island hydroponic farm dishes up fresh greens

Cost of living bites Christmas Islanders particularly hard with all their food imported but a budding hydroponic farm could grow into a sustainable solution

Alleged animal cruelty could prompt abattoir suspension

Alleged animal cruelty could prompt abattoir suspension

Alleged animal cruelty could prompt abattoir suspension

Alleged animal cruelty could prompt abattoir suspension

The federal government could suspend the export licence of a major Tasmanian meat processor amid allegations of animal cruelty.

Australian barley back in China after lifted tariffs

Australian barley back in China after lifted tariffs

Australian barley back in China after lifted tariffs

Australian barley back in China after lifted tariffs

China's customs agency has released data on Australian barley imports for the first time in three years.

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Inquiry reveals recipe to ensure nation's food security

A national plan and the appointment of federal minister are among 35 recommendations of a year-long parliamentary inquiry examining food security in Australia.

Farmers plan for drier conditions by preparing soils

The majority of Australian farmers feel they are more prepared now to handle extreme weather than they have been for the past five years.

Drier conditions to drive down agricultural production

Agricultural production is expected to fall to $78 billion in 2023/24, driven by growing global supply and drier conditions.

Ham over fist, supermarkets face a grilling over prices

Christmas ham has become a political issue with a minister urging supermarkets to freeze its prices as the major chains face an inquiry into price gouging.

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Pledge local communities not left dry in new basin plan

Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young says there will be support in place to help Murray Darling Basin communities that need to transition due to a new plan.

Fearful farmers say river lifeline may sink agriculture

More water will be returned to rivers after the Murray Darling basin was thrown a lifeline, but farmers fear the changes will sink regional communities.

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 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.

'Massive failure' for environment laws without trigger

Environmental groups are deeply worried about proposed laws they say will take national protections backwards and do little to stop new gas and coal mines.

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.

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.

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