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'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.

Decades-long debate over river flows on amid new plan

Decades-long debate over river flows on amid new plan

Decades-long debate over river flows on amid new plan

Decades-long debate over river flows on amid new plan

A pristine river home to endangered fish is at the centre of renewed debate about water use, as environment groups call to protect a vast tropical savanna.

Green advocates urge reset on food security goals

Green advocates urge reset on food security goals

Green advocates urge reset on food security goals

Green advocates urge reset on food security goals

Australia's future food security priorities need to be redefined when a third of the country is going hungry, a conservation group says.

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'They're everywhere': fresh rural mouse plague warning

'They're everywhere': fresh rural mouse plague warning

Farmers are being overrun by mice in some rural areas, with scientists warning the rodents could cause havoc for the agricultural sector.

Australia and EU on the brink of a free trade deal

Australia and EU on the brink of a free trade deal

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen might travel to Australia within the week to sign a long-awaited free trade deal with Australia.

Community shines after fire-affected farmer's donation

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.

High steaks: dwindling industry threatens food security

High steaks: dwindling industry threatens food security

Farmers are having to send their livestock up to four hours' drive away to be processed, as limited access to local abattoirs raises food security concerns.

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Chicken seller's wings clipped after profit fall

Chicken seller's wings clipped after profit fall

Chicken seller's wings clipped after profit fall

Chicken seller's wings clipped after profit fall

Chicken supplier Inghams Group has posted a sharp fall in first-half earnings, after facing cost headwinds while resetting supply chains.

AI digs deep into future of Australian farming sector

AI digs deep into future of Australian farming sector

AI digs deep into future of Australian farming sector

AI digs deep into future of Australian farming sector

Farmers are rapidly adopting autonomous machinery and artificial intelligence to boost efficiency, although the industry needs stronger backing to truly thrive.

Help on way as farmers grapple with sweeping drought

Help on way as farmers grapple with sweeping drought

Help on way as farmers grapple with sweeping drought

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.

Cattle pioneer says the gentle giants saved her life

Cattle pioneer says the gentle giants saved her life

Cattle pioneer says the gentle giants saved her life

Cattle pioneer says the gentle giants saved her life

A renowned cattle breeder formed a remarkable bond with Brahman after swapping a city job for a long and rewarding life on the land.

PM pledges help for flooded graziers 'doing it tough'

PM pledges help for flooded graziers 'doing it tough'

PM pledges help for flooded graziers 'doing it tough'

PM pledges help for flooded graziers 'doing it tough'

Anthony Albanese has boosted financial support for outback communities impacted by devastating floods as an ex-tropical cyclone threatens to return.

Community backs farmers after mass livestock loss

Community backs farmers after mass livestock loss

Community backs farmers after mass livestock loss

Community backs farmers after mass livestock loss

Farmers in some of the worst-hit bushfire zones have welcomed hay donations after losing thousands of livestock to the raging fires.

Flood-hit region braces for devastating cyclonic deluge

Flood-hit region braces for devastating cyclonic deluge

Flood-hit region braces for devastating cyclonic deluge

Flood-hit region braces for devastating cyclonic deluge

As a sodden region prepares for the arrival of a tropical cyclone, flood-ravaged graziers are bracing for the deluge to come as they count stock losses.

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Livestock flood losses set to triple as cyclone looms

Graziers are bracing for more heavy stock losses from flooding that has left communities isolated as a potential tropical cyclone looms.

Cyclone threat for flood zone as federal aid unveiled

A possible tropical cyclone threatens to exacerbate damage from recent flooding as the prime minister announces relief measures for devastated farmers..

Massive cattle deaths feared from Queensland flooding

Australia's biggest listed cattle group is trying to assess livestock deaths at three pastoral stations in northwest Queensland that were hit by flooding.

China's beef tariffs spur free trade 'respect' call

Australia's trade and agriculture ministers have attacked China for disregarding their free trade deal as beef producers demand relief following import tariffs.

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Blow to Australian beef producers as China hikes tariff

Australia stands to lose more than $1 billion in exports despite a free trade agreement after China upped its tariff on beef imports from all nations.

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

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

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

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

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

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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