Farmers in Victoria and Tasmania are urgently calling for assistance as severe drought conditions leave their land desolate and water sources depleted. Many regions have experienced record low rainfall, with …
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Farmers in Victoria are grappling with a severe drought, prompting urgent calls for government intervention as many face overwhelming hardship. Duncan Barber, a sheep producer from Metcalfe, described this drought …
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The future looks promising for Australian apple growers as China has lifted its ban on imports from the mainland, allowing access to a market that could be worth hundreds of …
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US egg prices have surged to a record high of US$6.23 (A$10) per dozen, defying predictions from former President Donald Trump and despite a decrease in wholesale prices. The latest …
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Recent weather events in outback Queensland have left farmers reeling as they cope with the aftermath of unprecedented rainfall. While the heavy showers have subsided, the damage remains significant, with …
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Iconic Australian Cheese Producer King Island Dairy Set to Continue Under New Ownership
by adminKing Island Dairy, a renowned cheese producer in Tasmania, has secured a new owner, averting a closure that was slated for June. The parent company, Saputo Dairy Australia (SDA), had …
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An outbreak of the H7N8 avian influenza strain has been confirmed at a farm in Euroa, Victoria, which is near other infected locations. This has led to significant egg shortages …
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Researchers from the University of Queensland have made significant strides in the field of agricultural science by successfully implanting genetic material into plants via their roots for the first time. …
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Authorities have confirmed a case of the highly pathogenic H7N8 strain of avian influenza at a property in Euroa, approximately 164 kilometres from Melbourne. This detection was anticipated, and urgent …
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Concerns Grow Over Potential Egg Shortages Following Bird Flu Detection on Victorian Farm
by adminSupermarkets in Australia may soon experience egg shortages due to the detection of a new bird flu strain at a poultry farm in Victoria’s north-east. The Euroa farm has been …