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Quad bike standards saving lives as crackdown urged

Quad bike standards saving lives as crackdown urged

Safety standards for quad bikes could save more lives on farms if their enforcement was stronger, according to research that reveals one state leading the way.

Timing of US beef ban end 'absolutely' a coincidence

Timing of US beef ban end 'absolutely' a coincidence

Timing of US beef ban end 'absolutely' a coincidence

Timing of US beef ban end 'absolutely' a coincidence

A decision to allow US beef imports into Australia was not aimed at appeasing the White House as part of tariff talks, the prime minister says.

School kids inspired by space salad mission to the moon

School kids inspired by space salad mission to the moon

School kids inspired by space salad mission to the moon

School kids inspired by space salad mission to the moon

Australian students are growing cucumbers for a lunar mission, turning classrooms into launch pads for real space science and STEM discovery.

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US steaks on the barbie: Trump smug on Aust beef u-turn

US steaks on the barbie: Trump smug on Aust beef u-turn

US President Donald Trump is celebrating Australia's backdown on US beef, but experts doubt America will be able to sell substantial amounts Down Under.

Australia steps up US trade beef as Trump claims win

Australia steps up US trade beef as Trump claims win

Australia has criticised the US for using its size and might to disrupt international trade through tariffs, warning it will lead to firms looking elsewhere.

Waterway report a 'wake-up call' for federal government

Waterway report a 'wake-up call' for federal government

Poor water quality and struggling native fish populations persist in Australia's largest river system, despite a plan to save it showing signs of improvement.

Judge's ire as 'glacial' cattle export lawsuit plods on

Judge's ire as 'glacial' cattle export lawsuit plods on

A judge has slammed lawyers involved in a class action over live cattle exports to Indonesia, which has had little movement despite launching over a decade ago.

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Hello Yellow: the humble crop spinning tourism gold

Hello Yellow: the humble crop spinning tourism gold

Hello Yellow: the humble crop spinning tourism gold

Hello Yellow: the humble crop spinning tourism gold

Canola is becoming much more than a reliable broadacre winter crop, as stunning carpets of yellow and green attract international visitors to the bush.

Bright spots in agriculture amid market volatility

Bright spots in agriculture amid market volatility

Bright spots in agriculture amid market volatility

Bright spots in agriculture amid market volatility

Demand for Aussie beef looks set to remain strong, with reason for "cautious optimism" across agriculture after months of extreme weather and trade uncertainty.

Avo production smashed, but still 20 for every Aussie

Avo production smashed, but still 20 for every Aussie

Avo production smashed, but still 20 for every Aussie

Avo production smashed, but still 20 for every Aussie

Millennials don't have to mourn the loss of their beloved smashed avo toast, with lower production of the fruit expected to be short-lived.

Drought and taxes pile on mental pressure for farmers

Drought and taxes pile on mental pressure for farmers

Drought and taxes pile on mental pressure for farmers

Drought and taxes pile on mental pressure for farmers

The ongoing challenges of extreme weather and new emergency services taxes are making the mental pressures experienced by farmers harder to bear.

Semen worth $100k on bull market found in cattle caper

Semen worth $100k on bull market found in cattle caper

Semen worth $100k on bull market found in cattle caper

Semen worth $100k on bull market found in cattle caper

A former cattleman is accused of stealing over 100 cattle from his boss, along with embryos and frozen semen worth $100,000.

Farmer fury over rare earths mine approval

Farmer fury over rare earths mine approval

Farmer fury over rare earths mine approval

Farmer fury over rare earths mine approval

A newly-approved rare earths mine has drawn the ire of farmers, who say the US-backed miner and the state government have failed to property consult community.

Scientists turn to AI to crack the green ammonia riddle

Scientists turn to AI to crack the green ammonia riddle

Scientists turn to AI to crack the green ammonia riddle

Scientists turn to AI to crack the green ammonia riddle

Faced with testing 8000 substances to work out how to cut pollution from a key agricultural product, Aussie scientists turned to artificial intelligence.

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Biosecurity boost in move to protect powerhouse sector

A new $140 million biosecurity package has been announced in an attempt to protect a sector that is delivering $20 billion to the economy each year.

Farm flood damage trickling through to grocery checkout

Blueberry prices are expected to remain high after flooding devastated crops, but shops are unlikely to run out of milk despite dairy farms being inundated.

Food system's billions of 'hidden costs' a sick outlook

The hidden costs to health and the environment from Australia's food system could exceed $250 billion, the nation's science agency says.

A ripper race to find Australia's hardest-working dog

The trusting bond between a farmer and a canine is central to farm life, with a national competition set to find the nation's top dog.

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Fashion spinning new yarns from a sheep's head to tail

Wool from the head, legs, belly and bottom of a sheep is generally considered to be of little value, but a new project is spinning it into gold.

'This is really scary': farmers battle historic drought

While parts of Australia battle floods, farmers in the nation's south are selling off stock, abandoning crops and pleading for help as drought deepens.

Farmers uncertain about future beyond deadly floods

Paddocks swamped by swollen rivers and concern for what's to come once the water recedes has cattle farmers in drenched regions hoping for financial help.

'Scrap the tax': angry firies, farmers shut down CBD

An expanded tax has united firefighters, farmers and home owners from across one state, with thousands descending on a parliament to protest against the move.

No backdown on product names for EU trade deal: farmers

European officials have signalled they are willing to compromise to get a free trade deal with Australia over the line as negotiations resume.

Australian farmland values just keep on growing

Farmland values have surged in Tasmania and Queensland off the back of a rebound in cattle prices, while the market in drought-affected areas has slowed.

No llama drama, as Australian alpacas pack a punch

The alpaca industry is growing as farmers woo consumers with the woolly creatures, known for their unique fleece, sustainable qualities and cheeky character.

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