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Rosella growers Petersen's Farm behind new Queensland agritourism event venue

A new business venture by rosella growers Petersen's Farm will provide visitors to the tiny town of Woolooga in Queensland with a destination venue.

ABC News · Jun 20, 2022

Biological defleecing trials produce promising results in 'potential game changer' for wool industry

Wool producers look for alternative ways to get the fleece off their animals amid the shearer shortage, and biological defleecing could be the answer.

ABC News · Jun 20, 2022

Australian agricultural land tipped to hold its value amid economic downturn

With whispers of a recession, interest rate hikes, and inflation, many in agriculture believe rural land will hold its value through the tough economic times ahead.

ABC News · Jun 17, 2022

Food waste the key to McCain Foods getting off the grid in Victoria

Over 20,000 tonnes of food waste becomes green energy every year at this food giant's Victorian processing plant.

ABC News · Jun 13, 2022

Value of working dogs recognised as kelpie sells for $27k at Australian Kelpie Muster in Casterton

The value of Australian working dogs continues to be recognised, with the 33-month-old hailing from Dubbo selling for $27,000 at an annual auction in Victoria on the weekend.

ABC News · Jun 13, 2022

Mary River rehabilitation after flood erosion is on track thanks to Kenilworth community will

It's taken two decades, $2.5 million and the commitment of dozens of people, but an erosion-control project in the Sunshine Coast hinterland is proof that terribly degraded riverbanks can be repaired.

ABC News · Jun 12, 2022

An outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease cost the UK billions in 2001, so how can Australia keep it out?

If foot-and-mouth disease reaches Australia, it will send a wrecking ball through the economy, as it did in the UK 20 years ago. So what is the plan to keep it out? And how would an outbreak be contained?

ABC News · Jun 10, 2022

Why is there a lettuce shortage? Australians warned prices won't come down any time soon

$10 for a lettuce, if you can get it. You’ve likely seen the price of fresh produce skyrocket in recent weeks. Here’s why.

ABC News · Jun 8, 2022

Electric vehicles help farmers drive savings and lower carbon footprint

They produce a fraction of the greenhouse gas emissions and cost almost nothing to refuel … but it's unlikely you will see this new generation of electric vehicle on the roads near you.

ABC News · Jun 4, 2022

Abrolhos Islands pearl farmers see future in tourism

Snorkelling, coral reefs and untouched beaches are among the attractions of the Abrolhos Islands off the WA coast but building tourism at the remote, pristine location is a complex challenge.

ABC News · Jun 4, 2022