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Flower farmers' daughter takes on blooming rubbish

Flower farmers' daughter takes on blooming rubbish

A young woman who grew up watching tulips grow in her parents' hot houses has her own blossoming business diverting tonnes of floristry plastic from landfill.

Hey Farm Assistant: farmers adding AI to their toolkits

Hey Farm Assistant: farmers adding AI to their toolkits

Hey Farm Assistant: farmers adding AI to their toolkits

Hey Farm Assistant: farmers adding AI to their toolkits

Farmers are training AI to help them make business decisions while grappling with concerns about the fast-developing technology's use of land, water and energy.

Fears for poultry as second bird flu case sparks action

Fears for poultry as second bird flu case sparks action

Fears for poultry as second bird flu case sparks action

Fears for poultry as second bird flu case sparks action

The poultry industry and authorities are preparing for the possible spread of a deadly avian flu strain and the impact it could have on egg and chicken prices.

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Uncertainty for wildlife as killer bird flu detected

Uncertainty for wildlife as killer bird flu detected

Australian wildlife is facing a new and uncertain chapter after a dangerous strain of bird flu was confirmed on the mainland.

Cloud based migration looms large on Elders share price

Cloud based migration looms large on Elders share price

Elders has delivered higher earnings, but a $15 million jump in corporate overheads related to a computer project has sent its shares plummeting.

Global glut hits grain handler as farmers hold back

Global glut hits grain handler as farmers hold back

A leading Australian agribusiness has made a relatively small net profit in the first-half of its financial year, down 92 per cent from a year ago.

'Trying times': farmers stare down trifecta of troubles

'Trying times': farmers stare down trifecta of troubles

Farmers are being forced to adapt and innovate as drought conditions intensify and global shocks push up costs and risk vital fertiliser supplies.

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Search to shore up fuel security strikes 'liquid gold'

Search to shore up fuel security strikes 'liquid gold'

Search to shore up fuel security strikes 'liquid gold'

Search to shore up fuel security strikes 'liquid gold'

A renewable diesel project has been unveiled as a state government shores up fuel security after butting heads with the commonwealth over a proposed oil field.

Farmers hit hard by food waste billions

Farmers hit hard by food waste billions

Farmers hit hard by food waste billions

Farmers hit hard by food waste billions

Australian fruit and vegetable growers are missing out on sales of up to one million tonnes of produce that never makes it to market

Century-old farming dynasty ends with one last harvest

Century-old farming dynasty ends with one last harvest

Century-old farming dynasty ends with one last harvest

Century-old farming dynasty ends with one last harvest

The Carberrys have been cotton farming pioneers for nearly 60 years but this season's harvest will be the last for the family's 97-year-old patriarch.

Fuel, fertiliser shortages could deliver barren harvest

Fuel, fertiliser shortages could deliver barren harvest

Fuel, fertiliser shortages could deliver barren harvest

Fuel, fertiliser shortages could deliver barren harvest

After a record-breaking year, agricultural businesses may need to change their approach to succeed amid worldwide supply issues.

How war in Iran helps an Aussie farming breakthrough

How war in Iran helps an Aussie farming breakthrough

How war in Iran helps an Aussie farming breakthrough

How war in Iran helps an Aussie farming breakthrough

The conflict in Iran has sent shock waves through global energy markets and Australia's food and farming sector is more exposed than most realise.

'Significant spikes': servos to face huge gouging fines

'Significant spikes': servos to face huge gouging fines

'Significant spikes': servos to face huge gouging fines

'Significant spikes': servos to face huge gouging fines

Service stations could face $100 million fines for intentionally ripping off customers as panic buying places consumers under pressure at the pump.

Double whammy: food prices warning over war fuel shock

Double whammy: food prices warning over war fuel shock

Double whammy: food prices warning over war fuel shock

Double whammy: food prices warning over war fuel shock

Panic buying has forced some regional service stations to impose fuel restrictions as farmers warn shoppers to brace for grocery price hikes.

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'Perfect storm': fuel uncertainty threatens food prices

Australians could face higher prices beyond the petrol bowser as farmers warn fuel disruptions amid Middle East tensions could hit supermarket shelves.

Grapes wither on the vine as record rain risks harvest

Flash flooding has hit Australia's table grape hub after record rainfall at the peak of harvest season, threatening to inflict major losses.

Community shines after fire-affected farmer's donation

A generous donation of much-needed protein to a vital food service has been welcomed in the wake of devastating bushfires that ravaged parts of the state.

Help on way as farmers grapple with sweeping drought

Financial support and extra pest control are on the way for farmers in one state as severe rainfall shortages create tough conditions.

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Warnings Australian food at risk under corporate voices

Australians risk becoming unhealthier if food business executives call the shots on policy, as the National Food Council prepares to meet for the first time.

Drought continues but farmers find 'paydirt' at last

Australia’s combined agriculture, fisheries and forestry production is on track to reach a record-breaking $106.4 billion in 2025–26.

Your next serve of lentils could be the product of AI

Australian inventors are using artificial intelligence to help farmers grade their crops but the technology almost proved too efficient.

Sheep and beef behind rise in farmer sentiment

Tasmanian farmers are the most confident in the nation, while Western Australian primary producers are the most worried, according to a new survey.

Farmland value in reverse as economy tightens

Australian farmland values are down 3.8 per cent in the first half of 2025 - the first dip in over a decade - but there are some causes for optimism.

Farming export success sows seeds of growth goal reset

A $100 billion target is expected to be met by Australian agriculture, but whether it remains the best goal has been questioned at a farming conference.

Polling 'farmers, not Facebook' reveals climate reality

Most farmers view climate change as a major threat to their businesses and are already dealing with unpredictable growing seasons and unusual rainfall patterns.

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