Light Regional Farm & 4×4 Expo will be held in Freeling SA in 2022
The long running Farm Fair event held at Kapunda will be replaced in 2022 by the Light Regional Farm & 4×4 Expo and will take place in Freeling SA The Light Regional Farm & 4×4 Expo will replace the long running Farm Fair event in 2022 and will be held over two days on Friday and […]
Queensland policy on fire ants attacked by Federal Government
According to the Federal Government, The Queensland Government’s program to eradicate fire ants has failed to stop the march of this nasty pest into areas of the State’s southeast despite record amounts of money provided to the Queensland Government to eradicate it. The Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia, David Littleproud said we are halfway […]
Farmers adopt sustainable land practices as part of their daily routine according to survey
The majority of farmers surveyed in a recent on-farm study are using sustainable land management practices to improve the natural resource base and drought resilience. The findings from the Natural Resource Management and Drought Resilience survey of farm practices demonstrates the agriculture sector’s commitment to sustainable land management. The findings show just how much sustainable […]
COP26 Climate Summit attracts $4 billion investment in smart agriculture and food systems
The Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM for Climate) officially launched at COP26 is backed by 30+ countries and 40+ non-governmental organizations. AIM for Climate seeks to increase global investment in climate-smart agriculture and food systems innovation to increase food security and tackle the climate crisis. The Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM for Climate) […]
Cutest sheep in the world born here for the first time – you be the judge
Just how they gained the moniker of the cutest sheep in the world and as if anyone ever knew there was such a competition is now up for debate Valais Blacknose sheep, said to be the cutest sheep in the world, have been born for the first time in Australia following the successful importation of […]
Antonio Carraro SRX Hybrid tractor confirms the badge is moving forward
The European trade shows are back and more powerful than ever as Antonio Carraro reveals its SRX Hybrid tractor for the first time Antonio Carraro has armed its first electric bent compact tractor with a little thing called ACHybrid technology. Taken a step further this relates to a hybrid electric drive system that sets this […]
Victorian feral horse plan could be a win for Alpine National Park says ISC
According to the Invasive Species Council,the Victorian Government plan for controlling feral horses in the Alpine National Park, if implemented, will help protect native Australian wildlife and ecosystems for future generations. “The Victorian Government’s new plan to reduce destructive feral horse numbers in the Alpine National Park will see horses removed entirely from the Bogong […]
Future Drought Fund creating drought resilient leaders in Queensland
The Australia Government is investing in building drought resilient leaders through the $5 billion Future Drought Fund (FDF). Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia, David Littleproud said 23 participants have been selected for the Drought Resilience Leaders program in Central West Queensland. “Farmers and members of the community here in Central West Queensland will have the […]
Get on board for climate change says UNSW’s School of Psychology
It’s like riding the bus without a ticket, says Professor Ben Newell from the Cognitive Psychology unit at UNSW’s School of Psychology, but we can all make a difference on climate change. We often think that it’s up to governments and industry to play a major role in tackling climate change. But there is a […]
Sir David Attenborough tells world leaders that the world is watching
At the United Nations’ Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26), People’s Advocate, Sir David Attenborough set out the challenges facing our planet, calling on world leaders to act to put our planet on the path to recovery and create a better, stable future for us all. In a powerful live speech delivered at the […]