The Latest Breaking News on Agriculture

Cattle loss in floods shatter WA farmers

The WA cattle industry says tens of thousands of head of cattle are likely to have been lost in the state's worst flooding.

AAP · Jan 12, 2023

Federal senators call for inquiry into land clearing for cotton in Northern Territory

The Northern Territory government has failed to regulate a nascent cotton industry and is "turning a blind eye" to unpermitted land clearing, according to a federal senator who is calling for an urgent inquiry.

ABC News · Jan 12, 2023

Australian beef exports slumped to 19-year low in 2022 after wild weather and labour shortages

Meat and Livestock Australia say farmers were holding on to cattle to rebuild herds after successive natural disasters

The Guardian - AU · Jan 12, 2023

Tanzania's tomato harvest goes to waste: solar-powered cold storage could be a sustainable solution

Feeding Africa’s growing population is a big development challenge for governments, policy makers and agriculture experts. Adding to the challenge is the high level of food loss and waste that most small-scale farmers experience.

The Conversation · Jan 11, 2023

Farmers face a higher risk of suicide. The Texas Agriculture Department wants $500,000 a year to change that.

The department’s helpline is less than a year old. But advocates hope state lawmakers fully fund it as farmers and ranchers continue to face hard economic times and isolation.

The Texas Tribune · Jan 11, 2023

Animals Farmed: salmon farm disease, chicken tariffs in Africa and the return of China’s wildlife farms

Welcome to our monthly roundup of the biggest issues in farming and food production, with must-read reports from around the web

The Guardian - UK · Jan 11, 2023

Soaring egg prices put pressure on consumers and businesses

Chickens may not be able to fly very far, but the price of eggs is soaring

The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2023

Agriculture among 180,000 fee-free TAFE courses offered as part of government plan to address labour shortages

This year, 180,000 fee-free TAFE places are on offer for courses related to industries with recognised skills shortages such as agriculture.

ABC News · Jan 10, 2023

Grain harvest expected to break Frankland River farm's records despite late finish

With thousands of tonnes of grain expected to be harvested, Frankland River farmer Grant Bernhardt is all smiles after his first year of farming in Western Australia.

ABC News · Jan 10, 2023

Fermanagh County show to move to new Castle Irvine home

The agricultural show returns on 11th and 12th August this year

Belfast Live · Jan 9, 2023