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Toll from spate of mysterious horse deaths rises to 13

Toll from spate of mysterious horse deaths rises to 13

Another three horses have been reported dead after authorities launched an investigation into a spate of mystery illnesses and sudden horse deaths in Victoria.

Detectives charge man over alleged cattle export fraud

Detectives charge man over alleged cattle export fraud

Detectives charge man over alleged cattle export fraud

Detectives charge man over alleged cattle export fraud

A 48-year-old Victorian man has been charged over an alleged livestock fraud scheme involving export cattle consignments.

Farmers urged to always 'stay on the safe side' of life

Farmers urged to always 'stay on the safe side' of life

Farmers urged to always 'stay on the safe side' of life

Farmers urged to always 'stay on the safe side' of life

Some 55 farm workers died on Australian farms last year, sparking a new campaign to encourage agricultural workers to 'stay on the safe side'.

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Peak agricultural chemical agency faces major shake-up

Peak agricultural chemical agency faces major shake-up

Agriculture Minister Murray Watt has released a damning report into mismanagement at the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority.

Bee-killing varroa mite spreads further inland

Bee-killing varroa mite spreads further inland

A hive-destroying mite recently detected in NSW has been found 270 kilometres inland, but authorities are confident they can control the spread quickly.

Slow boil for caged eggs ban as cracks show in timeline

Slow boil for caged eggs ban as cracks show in timeline

The use of battery cages for hens will be phased out in Australia but states are free to work out their own timelines for the national ban.

Call to cut emissions by almost three-quarters by 2035

Call to cut emissions by almost three-quarters by 2035

A jet fuel emissions trading scheme for domestic airlines and a new regime for heavy vehicles could help slash emissions more than 70 per cent by 2035.

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ANZ leads big four on climate-aligned banking: report

ANZ leads big four on climate-aligned banking: report

ANZ leads big four on climate-aligned banking: report

ANZ leads big four on climate-aligned banking: report

ANZ is in front as Australia's "big four" move toward more responsible banking as part of a push for net-zero lending and investments by 2050, a report shows.

'Shameful' powerline access guide changed

'Shameful' powerline access guide changed

'Shameful' powerline access guide changed

'Shameful' powerline access guide changed

A transmission company has changed a landholder information guide amid concerns it could have misled property owners over land access rights.

Apples, bees, mites and the pollination gauntlet

Apples, bees, mites and the pollination gauntlet

Apples, bees, mites and the pollination gauntlet

Apples, bees, mites and the pollination gauntlet

Researchers have delivered the most comprehensive assessment of pollination in apple crops in Australia by native and non-native bees.

Good outlook for farmers despite lower commodity prices

Good outlook for farmers despite lower commodity prices

Good outlook for farmers despite lower commodity prices

Good outlook for farmers despite lower commodity prices

Trade conditions are expected to improve for Australian farmers, although dry weather could weigh on some producers, Rural Bank says.

Bushfire warning as El Nino threat looms large

Bushfire warning as El Nino threat looms large

Bushfire warning as El Nino threat looms large

Bushfire warning as El Nino threat looms large

El Nino conditions will likely make 2024 the world’s hottest year on record, leaving Australia in a precarious position for bushfires.

Farmers fear visa changes will shrink harvest workforce

Farmers fear visa changes will shrink harvest workforce

Farmers fear visa changes will shrink harvest workforce

Farmers fear visa changes will shrink harvest workforce

Changes to backpacker visas will make it harder for farmers to find workers during harvest which may lead to higher produce prices, the industry warns.

Ocean wind farm earmarked off the southern coastline

Ocean wind farm earmarked off the southern coastline

Ocean wind farm earmarked off the southern coastline

Ocean wind farm earmarked off the southern coastline

Millions of homes could be powered by a proposed offshore wind farm stretching from the coast of western Victoria to South Australia.

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Growth spurt in farmland value as prices almost double

The price of farmland has almost doubled in the space of three years with low rates, strong commodity prices and high demand driving the growth spurt.

Farmers call for drastic action over feral pig 'crisis'

Farmers say feral pig numbers are out of control throughout parts of NSW and drastic action is needed to try and reduce the numbers.

Research finds carbon farming helps drought resilience

Carbon farming has helped agricultural producers make their land more drought resilient while also giving them an extra revenue stream, new research shows.

Guard donkeys protect sheep from wild dog attacks

A three-year trial has shown the effectiveness of trained donkeys in protecting sheep from wild dog attacks.

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Green bank invests $50 million to cut farming emissions

Taxpayers will bankroll an agriculture investment vehicle to encourage low-emission production technologies and carbon storage across Australian farmland.

Opportunities for ag in decarbonising economy: Garnaut

Economist Ross Garnaut says agriculture will need to adapt to help deliver zero emissions supply chains in export markets.

Rice research may help shore-up global food supplies

A University of Adelaide researcher has taken part in a global study that could help develop disease resistant rice that still delivers a high yield.

Plucky farmer turns energy costs into chicken feed

A Victorian chicken farmer has saved $400,000 a year in power bills by introducing simple energy efficiency measures and turning to solar.

Fire ants: the war Australia can't afford to lose

Australia's red fire ant invasion is more than 20 years old but people are yet to grasp how everyday life will change if efforts to defeat the super-pest fail.

Government to take over Victoria's renewables planning

A state government body will plan and develop Victoria's future renewable energy projects but won't take the reins on a divisive plan in the state's west.

Drier conditions to drive down agricultural production

Winter crop production is expected to fall more than 30 per cent this year, the agency responsible for agricultural science and economic research warns.

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