FarmHER Hands: Meet the two women bringing fashionable sun protection to the farm, one pair of gloves at a time
Fifth-generation farmers Angie Nisbet and Shona Larkin couldn’t find fashionable farm gloves. So they decided to make their own, from their properties in north West Queensland.
Beanstalk Agtech launches drought resilience venture studio with $10 million government backing
Beanstalk Agtech has announced the launch of the Drought Venture Studio, a world-first with $10 million backing from the Australian government.
Proposed law to donate surplus food a “game-changer” says mushroom farmer
Up to 30% of what's produced on Australian farms ends up wasted, but one mushroom farmer in Melbourne is already trying to make every stem count.
Australia’s orange industry could benefit from the global supply crisis
In theory, the global shortage could be a boon for Australia’s local industry, given our favourable climate and well-established orange production regions.
How the potential of AI and smart farming is attracting new talent to agriculture
By harnessing AI and machine learning to improve efficiency, productivity and sustainability in farming, agriculture is drawing new talent from diversified backgrounds to the sector.
Innovate or see profits dip, CSIRO tells farmers
Australian farmers must continue to adapt to a changing climate or risk seeing their profits halve by 2050, say CSIRO experts.
China may have removed tariffs on Australian wine but its market is no longer the same
China has finally ended its tariffs on Australian wine, which had been imposed for more than three years at rates as high as 218.4%. But while we’ve been away, things have changed in the Chinese wine market.
From ‘honey laundering’ to fake caviar: The seven types of food frauds
Food fraud can occur in any type of food and beverage but is more common in high-value or premium products.
“Zero economic sense”: Farmers furious with producer levy in government’s $1 billion biosecurity plan
Australia's leading farming groups are furious at the Albanese government for pushing ahead with biosecurity funding plans that would impose a new levy on primary producers.
“Diversity drives innovation”: How Farmers2Founders is supporting women in agtech
Mother-daughter duo Dr Christine Pitt and Skye Raward established Farmers2Founders in 2018 with a vision to put producers at the centre of innovation in agriculture and help solve some of the challenges facing the sector.
Seafood prices won’t rise these holidays, but 2024 promises a different kettle of fish
Australians can expect competitive seafood prices this festive season, but regulatory changes and a shifting export market might stir the waters in 2024.
Wollemi replaces spreadsheets with AI emissions reporting tool
Exclusive: Wollemi is an Aussie emissions reporting solution for agriculture and land investments. Here's why that's important for businesses.
