Cattle auctions back on in beef capital of NSW after bitter seven-month saleyard dispute
The Northern Rivers Livestock Exchange in Casino is back in business following a lengthy closure sparked by a stand-off between agents and Richmond Valley Council over selling agreements.
Queensland grazier says rural rates have risen so much, it's putting his family business at risk
Farmer Daniel Perry's rates have gone up 66 per cent in three years and, as the value of his land increases, he expects an even bigger rates bill in 2024.
'Low number' of animals confirmed dead on live export ship MV Bahijah, off WA's coast
The agriculture department says the number of deaths is below the reportable mortality rate, as authorities are continue deciding what will happen to the remaining stock.
Bulk honey imports started during the millennium drought. Now at near-record levels beekeepers aren't happy
Beekeepers say cheap foreign honey is pushing prices down to unsustainable levels but importers say they are providing options to value-conscious shoppers.
'I want to grow over one trillion sunflowers': Young farmer aims high with new roadside venture
Charlie Smith spent his school holidays growing sunflowers with his dad on their Manjimup farm in WA's South West and has big aspirations for his little business.
From dripping on bread to biofuels and skincare, demand for tallow is surging
It started as a war-time snack that reduced waste during food scarcity, but now tallow is making Australia one of the most significant players in biofuel exports.
Distrust in rural communities of renewable companies
A report has found energy companies prospecting for renewable projects are not doing a good enough job communicating with regional communities.
Highways across Europe are being blocked by tractors. This is why farmers are protesting
European farmers are angry about rising costs, environmental policies and cheap food imports — especially from Ukraine. And they're not shy about letting politicians know about it.
NT Supreme Court dismisses legal challenge over one of Australia's largest groundwater licences
The Northern Territory Supreme Court has dismissed a challenge over whether the NT government acted lawfully when it awarded one of the largest groundwater licences in Australia's history.
'It's going to smell pretty bad': 15,000 animals stranded at sea during heatwave amid biosecurity risks
The animals have been at sea for 25 days on board the MV Bahijah after it was ordered by the federal government to turn back from its voyage to the Middle East due to security concerns in the strife-torn Red Sea.
Farmers relieved ACCC will investigate supermarkets but say problem goes beyond pricing
Farmers say the current food supply chain model is a "broken system" that gives supermarkets too much power and long-term solutions are needed.
Weather-obsessed farmers now have a dedicated agriculture decision support team at BOM
Talking about the weather is a farming pastime, and it's dominating conversations after summer storms hit. A new Bureau of Meteorology team dedicated to agricultural decision-making will give farmers even more to talk about.
European farmers protest low wages and regulation
Farmers say climate policies and food price control is threatening their livelihoods.
Farmers frustrated after BOM's El Niño forecast proves costly
Livestock producers say unreliable long-term weather forecasts have played havoc with sheep and cattle prices, after farmers made business decisions based on media reports.
Burdekin mango picker Henry Peterson says he is the last of the backyard mango pickers.
Burdekin mango picker Henry Peterson says he is the last of the backyard mango pickers.
Battling green ants and falling through roofs, picking mangoes in backyards for 45 years has left Henry battered and bruised
It's a small-scale operation, but it brings a golden bounty. Henry Petersen reckons he's one of the last backyard pickers in north Queensland.
Landholders 'in limbo' as Quintis cuts sandalwood investment scheme portfolio
The collapse of the forestry investment scheme has left landowners owed millions, as an expert questions why Quintis did not pulp its own stock to reduce oversupply.
Supply of plums, peaches and nectarines in doubt as storms ravage stone-fruit orchards
Weeks of wild weather in Victoria is likely to mean less stone fruit on supermarket shelves, after hail and heavy rain smashed Australia's main production regions, costing growers millions of dollars in losses.
Made infamous by former links to the mafia, one of NSW's biggest wineries is changing hands
Warburn Estate winery, established in 1968 by a man known as the "don of dons", is sold to a family business best known for processing orange juice.
Government threatens to pull 'all levers' to ensure supermarkets pass on cost savings, as grocery code review continues
The federal government says it will use all options available to make sure supermarkets are pricing goods fairly, as it announces a former Labor minister was quietly appointed before Christmas to continue the government's groceries probe.
Heartbreak for family farmers as rain devastates cherry crop ahead of season peak
Farming can be tough and normally the sound of rain is welcome, but for Tasmanian cherry farmers Gene and Laura, recent downpours had them "swearing and cursing", knowing their crop was unlikely to survive.
World's largest sandalwood producer winds up 30 per cent of plantations after review finds them 'unviable'
Sandalwood giant Quintis has taken action on its plantations in the face of millions of dollars in losses.
Peonies are prized flowers. But it's their roots that have farmers interested
With short seasons and fragile crops, the cut flower market can be high risk for farmers but new research is hoping to open a new revenue stream for the growers of one popular plant — the peony.
'Overthinking it': Why Australia's green ambitions are roadblocked in Western Australia
Australia has committed to net zero emissions by 2050, but frustrated landowners in Western Australia say green land uses are being road-blocked by government red tape.
Rain gives SA farmers confidence boost as they head into new year
The improvement in the results is mostly due to increased livestock prices and solid grain yields across the state, Rabobank says.