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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.

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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

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

Biosecurity boost in move to protect powerhouse sector

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

'This is really scary': farmers battle historic drought

'This is really scary': farmers battle historic drought

'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

Farmers uncertain about future beyond deadly floods

Farmers uncertain about future beyond deadly floods

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

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

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

'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

No backdown on product names for EU trade deal: farmers

No backdown on product names for EU trade deal: farmers

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.

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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.

Rabbit plague looms amid calls for new biocontrols

Australia's rabbit population is on the rise, with conservation groups warning urgent funding is needed to develop new biological control measures.

Poll points to two-horse race for newest electorate

Community support for a well-regarded country candidate appears to be strong in Australia's newest electorate, but polling suggests she won't win the seat.

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Bush voters looking further afield for local action

Rural voters want a national plan that considers the millions of people living outside cities, with a new poll predicting a political shake up in the bush.

Coalition plans Pacific labour review, unclear on aid

The coalition will review the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility scheme, which has grown to include more than 30,000 workers, should it win the May 3 election.

Backyard orchard bearing fruit for remote residents

A backyard orchard is proving wrong the myth that remote regions are barren, sparking a mission to bring productive gardens to communities across Australia.

Heartfelt craft project makes a world of kindness

Sarah De Jonge began hand-stitching tiny hearts to get through a difficult time, a small act that has inspired communities of kindness around the world.

Thirsty nuclear plants 'could suck water from farmers'

Farmers and businesses may be forced to surrender gigalitres of water to fuel proposed nuclear power stations due to their inland locations, a report claims.

Millions for farmers after worst harvest in 15 years

Farmers and rural communities who are struggling to survive a worsening drought are getting a multi-million dollar boost to help get them through the crisis.

How the west could be won: Dutton digs in on mining

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has doubled down on backing the mining and resources sector in the west as he digs for votes in a battleground state.

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