Farming and Environment
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Ag workforce grows
AUSTRALIA’s agricultural workforce is steadily growing and changing, as more women and young people join the sector. The ABARES Insights paper, Snapshot of Australia’s Agricultural…
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Lamb standard raising the bar
THE region’s finest lamb was showcased at this year’s Swan Hill Show. Record entries saw 129 lambs take centre stage for the prime lamb competition,…
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European tour for vegetable growers
A GROUP of Australian vegetable growers is studying export opportunities, following the UK free trade agreement and negotiations with the European Union. The group of…
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Nudges can boost carbon farming uptake
RESEARCHERS examining the economic and psychological influences on decision-making have found that just a handful of shared success stories about carbon farming would convince many…
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Pest, weed controlcosts escalating
A NEW survey revealing the rising cost of controlling pests and weeds is concerning as dry conditions worsen, NSW Farmers says. According to the Australian…
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Get set to net trees
HOME gardeners have been urged to boost their harvest and protect Victoria’s horticulture industry against Queensland fruit fly by netting their fruit trees. Agriculture Victoria…
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Milk price highest in 17 years
A NEW report has found Victorian dairy farmers have enjoyed one of their most profitable 12 months in two decades. Agriculture Victoria this week released…
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Irrigators blast water buybacks at forum
WATER buybacks are going to hurt city shoppers at the checkout, a Mallee forum has been told. More than 60 irrigators attended a meeting in…
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Farm incomes forecast to drop
AFTER two record years, broadacre farm incomes are forecast to fall significantly in 2023-24 due to drier conditions and lower prices for agricultural commodities, especially…
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Farm body takes a blow
THE besieged Victorian Farmers Federation has taken another body blow this week with the leadership of the United Dairyfarmers of Victoria quitting effective immediately. As…
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