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Drought continues but farmers find 'paydirt' at last

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.

Strong lift off for seaweed firm with unique business

Strong lift off for seaweed firm with unique business

Strong lift off for seaweed firm with unique business

Strong lift off for seaweed firm with unique business

A local climate technology company tackling a potent greenhouse gas with seaweed has soared in value after listing on the Australian Securities Exchange.

Record forecast set for Australian production

Record forecast set for Australian production

Record forecast set for Australian production

Record forecast set for Australian production

Drought has not stopped forecasters from predicting record agriculture, fisheries and forestry production, with the value set to surpass $100 billion.

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Polling 'farmers, not Facebook' reveals climate reality

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.

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.

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.

Farmers hit by disasters to get financial counselling

Farmers hit by disasters to get financial counselling

As drought and floods simultaneously affect farmers across the country, the government has offered more money to help them through the tough times.

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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.

Millions for farmers after worst harvest in 15 years

Millions for farmers after worst harvest in 15 years

Millions for farmers after worst harvest in 15 years

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.

Sweeping US tariffs create 'uncertainty' for Australia

Sweeping US tariffs create 'uncertainty' for Australia

Sweeping US tariffs create 'uncertainty' for Australia

Sweeping US tariffs create 'uncertainty' for Australia

Donald Trump's "unwarranted" decision to impose tariffs on Australia and other trading partners has rattled investors and left exporters facing an anxious wait.

'Just too much water': town flooded after levee breaks

'Just too much water': town flooded after levee breaks

'Just too much water': town flooded after levee breaks

'Just too much water': town flooded after levee breaks

The entire population of a remote town have fled for higher ground after a levee broke as floodwaters twice the size of Victoria cause more havoc.

Bird flu outbreak gone but virus threats remain

Bird flu outbreak gone but virus threats remain

Bird flu outbreak gone but virus threats remain

Bird flu outbreak gone but virus threats remain

An avian flu outbreak in NSW has been eradicated, health authorities say, as the state joins Victoria in lifting restrictions on poultry and egg producers.

'Too late to leave': Tourist warning as bushfire burns

'Too late to leave': Tourist warning as bushfire burns

'Too late to leave': Tourist warning as bushfire burns

'Too late to leave': Tourist warning as bushfire burns

A warning has gone out to tourists and locals in a popular holiday region that they are in danger and it's too late to leave as a bushfire burns out of control.

Foot-and-mouth disease vaccine supply deal secured

Foot-and-mouth disease vaccine supply deal secured

Foot-and-mouth disease vaccine supply deal secured

Foot-and-mouth disease vaccine supply deal secured

A major deal with a pharmaceutical company will ensure Australia has access to antigens and vaccines to defend itself against a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak.

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Strengthening wildlife numbers key to mitigate bird flu

The Invasive Species Council wants better bird protections to mitigate the impact of a deadly bird flu strain as Australia war games how to contain an outbreak.

Farmland sales plumb 29-year low as price demands boom

Farmers' asking prices for their land are spooking potential buyers as the number of deals plummets almost 20 per cent in 12 months.

'Out of control': community divided over dingo decision

A long-awaited extension on dingo control measures has been hailed as a win for farmers, but nobody seems happy with the result.

Wool growers facing tough conditions ahead of levy vote

Current wool prices may not be high enough to sustain the industry in Australia, as producers go to the polls to set their levy for the next three years.

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Cattle group want exemptions from EU deforestation rule

Australian cattle producers want the deforestation definition changed ahead of new European Union laws which could affect the beef export industry.

Beef-loving US can't get enough true blue red meat

Beef exports to the United States have taken off and South Australia is leading the way, with almost $200 million worth sold to the American market this year.

Restrictions ease as bird flu outbreak is quashed

Bird flu restrictions for parts of Victoria where the deadly avian virus spread will be scrapped, almost two months after the most recent case was detected.

So far, so good - no new farms found with bird flu

Bird flu hasn't been found on any additional Victorian farms in a month, after multiple surveillance activities including property visits and bird collections.

'Farmy army' to target Labor if sheep exports banned

Angry sheep farmers are campaigning in Canberra as the Senate prepares to vote on legislation to outlaw live sheep exports by sea.

Outbreak spreads with bird flu confirmed at 11th farm

A Canberra facility is the 11th property nationally that has been affected by a bird flu outbreak, as Woolworths imposes egg limits on some customers.

Maggot-munching goannas can help sheep with flystrike

Australia's giant lizards can reduce flystrike in sheep by clearing maggot-ridden animal carcasses from the landscape, according to Australian and UK research.

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