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Thursday, May 2, 2024
New report calls for laws on the 'right' to adequate food supplies
There is currently no mechanism to hold governments to account and there is very little policy focus in Australia as to whether or not people have access to adequate food, says the co-author of a new report, Rachel Carey. Picture by Andrew Miller
Andrew Miller
Find out what you'll pay: government reveals biosecurity levy increases
The grains industry alone will be asked to pay $12.25 million, or 23 per cent, of the total $51.8m to be collected from farmers. File picture
The federal government has released a guide to what farmers can expect to pay if the biosecurity protection levy becomes operational on July 1.
Jason Gregory
Call for state government to set up a Green Wedge Agricultural Fund
Andrew Miller
Tony Morgan, Victorian Farmers Federation Cardinia branch president, says the shire council has done a great job of responding to a parliamentary inquiry on peri-urban agriculture. Picture by Andrew Miller
Opinion
TV gloss could be a good sell for ag | OPINION
As cringe as it might be at times, the TV show Farmer Wants a Wife could hold promotional potential for Aussie agriculture.
Ashley Walmsley
The lead actors in Farmer Wants a Wife, (L-R) Farmers Tom, Bert, Joe, Dustin and Dean. The show could be used as a postcard for Aussie agriculture. Picture supplied
Biosecurity protection levy under farmer fire in Senate hearing
The nation's peak representative bodies pulled apart the government's controversial biosecurity protection levy at a Senate inquiry today. Find out what they had to say.
Jason Gregory
Farm representative groups have highlighted structural and design issues with the government's proposed biosecurity protection levy in a Senate inquiry hearing. File picture

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Horticulture
Mareeba farm transition producing local jobs
Valentina Caamano-Bermudez is transitioning to a grower-packer operation at her Mareeba mango and lime farm. Picture supplied
After 10 years of farming mangoes and limes, farmer Valentina Caamano-Bermudez has begun a new era.
Steph Allen
NSW growers chase a fairer go at inquiry
Growers are hopeful the inquiry into supermarket prices is the first step in creating an even playing field.
Denis Howard
Ian Pearce, Orange, NSW believes growers are taking all the risk with very little reward. Picture by Denis Howard
National taskforce to help stricken winegrape growers
Jason Gregory
Wine grape growers, particularly in the inland regions and through the current oversupply of red wine grapes, have faced significant challenges over recent years. Picture supplied.

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Photos & Video
Thrill-seeking farmer hits water in prize-winning pumpkin boat
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In an 'oh my gourd' kind of moment, Captain Adam Farquharson takes to the Tumut River in his boat - a giant pumpkin grown by Tumut's Mark Peacock - on Saturday. Picture supplied
More than one thousand watched the maiden voyage of the gourd.
Taylor Dodge
Citrus industry contributors awarded in 2024 | PHOTOS
Some of the citrus industry's brightest stars have been recognised at the Australian Citrus Annual Awards.
Greg and Sue Chislett, Chislett Farms, Victoria show off their award for being inducted into the Citrus Australia Hall of Fame. The Chislett's interest in budwood and varietal development has turned a third-generation family-run orchard into multiple farms and a world class, wholesale container nursery, supplying citrus, avocado and pistachio trees to industry. Picture supplied
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WA's remarkable citrus success story offered up for sale
WA's largest citrus producer is on the sales market.
Chris McLennan
Elizabeth Brennan (left) and Sue Middleton promoting Moora Citrus and Northern Valley Packers. File picture
Agribusiness
Big Australian-South African macadamia partnership breaks up
Marquis has blamed different cultures and different attitudes to the market for the South African and Australian joint ownership of Marquis Macadamias ending. Picture supplied
The Marquis Macadamias joint venture between South African and Australian growers ends.
Andrew Marshall
BASF boss flags need for farm sustainability to consider regional communities
BASF's Gavin Jackson says AI technology will be vital for agriculture to grow sustainably, without jeopardising regional towns.
Ashley Walmsley
Gavin Jackson, head of agricultural solutions for Australia and New Zealand, BASF says farm consolidation will impact regional towns but embracing technology could help ease that tension. Picture supplied
Table grapes continue hort export charge
The ABARES Outlook 2024 report shows table grapes are still a mighty export force.
Ashley Walmsley
Table grapes remain one of Australia's highest value exported horticulture crops. Picture Shutterstock
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Sowing success: A guide to farming loans for Aussie farmers
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A good oil for crops
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Denis Howard
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Opinion
TV gloss could be a good sell for ag | OPINION
Opinion
The lead actors in Farmer Wants a Wife, (L-R) Farmers Tom, Bert, Joe, Dustin and Dean. The show could be used as a postcard for Aussie agriculture. Picture supplied
As cringe as it might be at times, the TV show Farmer Wants a Wife could hold promotional potential for Aussie agriculture.
Ashley Walmsley
Opinion
Rising above "us & them" | OPINION
For opposing parties, there are benefits in getting to a table and sorting it out.
Dr Mike Walker
Divisions can often be overcome when both parties agree to sit down at the same table and discuss differences and a way forward. Picture by Shutterstock
Opinion
Hopes pinned on inquiry's results | OPINION
There's been plenty of steam leading up to and during the senate committee inquiry into supermarket pricing but will any meaningful change come out of it?
Ashley Walmsley
Hopes pinned on inquiry's results | OPINION