Rural

  1. New GM technology paves the way for cotton in Australia's far north

    A new variety of genetically modified cotton is shaping up to be a game-changer for those looking to grow cotton in northern Australia.

  2. Project explores long-haul shipping effects on lamb quality

    A new project will explore how long-haul shipping affects lamb quality after American consumers complain that Australian lamb has a "gamey" flavour.

  1. Cotton pioneer reflects

    It is 50 years since the national supplier of cotton seed, Cotton Seed Distributors, was born in the small town of Wee Waa.

  2. Floodwater continues to rise

    The agricultural damage bill grows as floodwater continues to rise in central Queensland.

  3. Anthrax sheep deaths rise

    Anthrax is found on a fifth property in north west Victoria.

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  1. Irrigation transformation

    A huge transformation has taken place in Tasmania's Midlands since the 1990s, and irrigation has been a major catalyst.

  2. Tackling obesity with fruit

    An apple grower calls on the Government to join fruit and vegetable growers in tackling the nation's obesity epidemic.

  3. Big hopes for new roo works

    A new Kangaroo processor, with contracts to supply an Australian independent supermarket chain, opens for business.

  4. Cattle price squeeze

    Wellard, Australia's largest livestock exporter, turns to shareholders to raise $52 million to cope with price pressure.

  5. Assessing the new calici

    Scientist and landholders across Australia watch for results from the March release of the K5 strain of calicivirus.

  6. Record merino ewe prices

    A shortage of ewes and a strong wool market drive record prices at a merino ewe sale in Western Australia.

  7. Meet Soren Aandahl

    Who is Soren Aandahl and why is he betting against the sandalwood company Quintis?

  8. Old meets new winemaking

    A young Italian wine maker is learning, hands-on, about Australian wine making techniques.

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  1. Brazil expanding markets

    The Australian beef industry is urged to differentiate its products as Brazil expands its markets in Asia.

markets

  1. Australia's agricultural value tipped to hit $63.8b this year

  2. NERA ten-year energy plan sets sights on collaboration and global platforms

Rural Life

  1. Whisky distillery defends title

    An Albany whisky distillery will defend its title as Australia's best this week, with its secret ingredient — millennia-old peat.

  2. Deserts become oases

    Salt pans in Western Australia's western desert have filled and are providing perfect conditions for waterbird breeding.

  3. Horseless horse races

    The annual Maxwelton race meet was cancelled after officials deemed the track unsafe so the locals decided to make the most of it.

  4. Bilbies jet-lagged

    Endangered bilbies face jet lag and a man drought as they fight to rebuild numbers.

  5. Buying local seafood

    Ethical eating at Easter. Do you really know where your favourite seafood comes from?

  6. Bush horse at Randwick

    Stonyrise, the little bush horse bought for less than $10,000 four years ago is about to take on Randwick.

  7. Record cellar door tourism

    Tourism figures show a large increase in visitors to Tasmania's wineries, distilleries and breweries.

  8. Eco house from cereal crop

    Traditional sheep and grain farmers promote sustainable living after growing the crops to build their straw bale home.

Latest interviews

  1. Bowen producers discuss damage to crops and fish stocks after Cyclone Debbie.
  2. Richard Gardner talks about the transformation of Annandale
  3. Researchers are confident the new calicivirus strain will be successful
  4. Australians struggling to meet fruit and veg requirements
  5. Fiji's NFP insists a new sugar mill will be built in Rakiraki
  6. Australian Ethical Investments sells off shares in Tassal salmon
  7. Former agriculture minister Joe Ludwig's phone, email records in live export ban class action spotli
  8. Soren Aandahl speaks to ABC Rural about his company's campaign against Quintis
  9. Farmers still counting losses from ex-Cyclone Debbie
  10. Farmers fear entire crops lost in Cyclone Debbie

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  2. Harvey Misfud is a ringer at Auvergne Station
  3. Tara Lee and Brian Joyce say growing veggies is a way to spend time together.
  4. Joel Sindayigaya
  5. David Giumelli has sent his Queen Garnet plums to market for the first time
  6. Julie Turner and Frank Finger with some of the kelpies they breed

Videos

  1. For Peat's Sake: The curious secret ingredient behind a winning whisky

  2. First Strike: How the RHD-K5 virus is tracking one month on from release

  3. Dairy Outlook: One year on from the price collapse crisis

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  6. Climate and Water Outlook from the Bureau of Meteorology

  7. Going nuts about almonds

  8. Creating Coonalpyn: a giant artwork revitalising a South Australian town

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