"To Dam or be dammed": An interview with Jack Fletcher
Ever since he first laid eyes on the Kimberley region of far north Western Australia in 1965 Jack Fletcher has seen its potential.
View ArticleRally for hunger striking farmer
Hundreds of farmers have rallied in Canberra in support of a sheep farmer who's been perched on a tower on his property on hunger strike for six weeks. Peter Spencer is protesting against laws that ban...
View ArticleGrain crops water trial reaches milestone
A Mallee sustainable farming agronomist says a trial at Karoonda looking at water efficiency in grain crops has completed its first year.
View ArticleOur rivers are still dying for a drink
Victorian Premier John Brumby is trying to buy Victorians a drink in this election year. But the rivers are still dying of thirst.
View ArticleWorking together
Agricultural scientists and researchers are planning to emerge from their air-conditioned offices and engage with farmers to gain practical insights into problems posed by climate change.
View ArticleVictorian Bushfire Royal Commission findings
One hundred and seventy-three people died. Finally, the 900-page Teague report on Victoria's Black Saturday disaster outlines how and why.
View ArticleEconomist tells farmers to cash in on urban sprawl
Producers should be cashing in on, rather than bemoaning, an urban sprawl that's eating into farming land, according to an agricultural economist.
View ArticleWillow control program at risk from Victorian funding cut
A national weeds program is in jeopardy as a result of a Victorian Government decision to cut its funding.
View Article'Fluker Posts' involve public in park protection
The Fluker Post is a simple device for keeping an eye on forest tracks.
View ArticleA new approach to climate: the PICCC
Last week Australia's new Climate Commission was announced. This week there's the new Primary Industries Climate Challenges Centre opening its doors.
View ArticleLead researcher into alpine grazing not happy
The scientist chosen to investigate the effects of alpine grazing on bushfires, says he's disappointed with the poor communication surrounding the project. University of Sydney forest ecologist, Mark...
View ArticleFinal days to remove cattle from national park
The countdown is on. There's only one day left before the cattle have to be out of the Alpine National Park under orders from the Federal Government. More than 500 people gathered in Melbourne last...
View ArticleCattle say goodbye to high country
Today marks the deadline for cattle to be out of the Alpine National Park. The stock were part of a trial, instigated by the State Government, investigating whether their presence reduces bushfire fuel...
View ArticleCarbon sequestration - what's in it for landholders?
Ever thought about planting trees for the purpose of the removal and storage of carbon? Dr Lyndall Bull, ANU Research Fellow and board member of the Cooperative Research Centre, says trees can be...
View ArticleFarm Day encouraging people to buy local
While there's some divide between city and rural areas when it comes to budget allocations, Farm Day is a great initiative to bridge that gap. It's a day, first trialed in Victoria back in 2006, when...
View ArticleA change in climate means a change in farming practises
How you would alter your farming enterprise to adapt to a changing climate? Victoria's Commissioner for Environmental Sustainability has been asking this very question around the state. Kate Auty has...
View ArticleMicrowave weed killer being developed
Researchers are close to developing a novel way to kill weeds - using a microwave.
View ArticleNative seed in demand
In an Australian first, native seeds are being grown and harvested on a commericial scale to meet the needs of landholders, farmers, local councils and mining companies. Less than one per cent of...
View ArticleTruckers, coal miners, aluminium producers and farmers: Victoria's reaction...
Regional Victoria is digesting the carbon tax details which were released over the weekend. While some are concerned about the impacts it will have on industry and jobs, others say it is a positive...
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