Annunciata Elwes reports on how vegetable growers are making their goods greener than ever. At the beginning of August the world’s first carbon-neutral carrots were launched by a group of 10 Nottinghamshire farmers; they are now being supplied to supermarkets, restaurants and other food outlets across the country. Formed in 1998 and with land totalling […]
Beef cattle producers are all too familiar with economic losses stemming from uncontrollable events such as drought and disease; however, losses due to rapid price declines have historically been the primary source of economic losses for U.S. cattle producers. While studies have shown price risk management tools can be effective in reducing price-decline losses, these […]
The intriguingly-named One Hundred House has come up for sale in an idyllic setting. The villages around Tormarton have long been among the most sought-after in the Cotswolds. While the northern parts of the Cotswolds AONB are exquisitely pretty and quiet, the southern parts blend their country charm with incredibly easy access to London, Bath […]
Max Armstrong shares insights on the Farmer Veteran Coalition which makes small grants to veterans getting into agriculture. Max shares that over 12 years the organization has awarded nearly $4 million in grants to more than 930 military veterans. Over the history of the group, more sponsors have stepped up to provided the assistance to […]
AgQuip is an excellent chance for farmers to catch up with friends and have a break from their operations’ busy times. Click to check the original article.
A Windorah woman who lost her life trying to save family members from a burning house over 60 years ago has been posthumously awarded a bravery medal by the Governor-General. Click to check the original article.
Rot disease has been found in chickpea, canola and lupin crops in WA. Click to check the original article.
“Almost 30 per cent of NSW container exports originate from northern NSW and the Hunter, yet despite being the most cost-efficient port to export goods, stock and produce is sent to Sydney at a higher cost, or to Brisbane – the unofficial second container port of NSW – and more recently, we are seeing at […]
There is a concern the bill could increase the amount of red tape involved in new environmental approvals, such as environmental impact statements. Click to check the original article.
Kowaris is a nocturnal carnivorous marsupial that is found only in a small pocket of south western Queensland and north-eastern South Australia and faces 20 per cent risk of extinction in the next 20 years unless protected from key threats, such as feral cats. Click to check the original article.
Introducing the lead to your dog can be tricky, but with a consistent routine you’ll build positive associations that will last a lifetime. Dog training expert Ben Randall explains how as he shares his dog lead training routine. The world of dog owners is divided into two: those who have nailed dog leash training, with […]
A bright orange fleet of 35 autonomous robots recently clocked more than one million acres. Click to check the original article.