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Robots, artificial intelligence used to boost bush tucker's restaurant star — marron

Marron, a large freshwater crayfish endemic to WA's south west, could be soon produced by robotics and artificial intelligence in an effort to boost the availability of the lucrative crayfish to consumers.

ABC News · Jun 3, 2023

US records its smallest orange crop since the 1930s. What does this mean for Australia?

The global futures price for frozen orange juice concentrate has hit a record high in 2023, mostly because of production issues in the major citrus-growing US state of Florida.

ABC News · May 6, 2023

Sugar prices skyrocket after lower-than-expected output overseas in good news for Australian growers

As the 2023 harvest approaches, sugarcane growers are locking in some of their best prices in decades.

ABC News · Apr 19, 2023

Timber shortage no issue for farmer who grew his own eco-friendly plantation and now reaps the rewards

Australia imports more than $2 billion of timber per year, but a group of landholders in south-west Victoria which began growing trees three decades ago are now reaping the rewards.

ABC News · Feb 26, 2023

NSW farmers take stock of lessons and losses after worst flood in living memory

It has been three months since record-breaking flooding in central west NSW peaked, but for many farmers the heartache is far from over.

ABC News · Feb 11, 2023

Is Hampshire Down lamb the new Wagyu? These producers certainly think so

Selling for a record $100 a kilogram earlier this year, the little-known Hampshire Down lamb is being touted as the next best thing to Wagyu beef, with a similar marbling and delicious taste.

ABC News · Jul 30, 2022

Foot-and-mouth disease risk prompts cattle breeders to consider freezing sperm and eggs to protect bloodlines

Stud breeders are urged to preserve Australia's best beef bloodlines in case FMD affects the $32 billion red meat sector.

ABC News · Jul 24, 2022

Australia has more than 5,000 species of fish. Why do we eat so few?

Could fish offal be the new frontier in restaurant dining? Australia has over 5000 species of fish so why do we eat so few?

ABC News · Jul 22, 2022

New technology promises to make shearing sheep less of a drag

New shearing technology promises to eliminate the "catch and drag" of sheep shearing, making it easier on the backs of shearers.

ABC News · Jul 16, 2022

First-time farmer Joel Orchard creates support network to help those starting out

Not-for-profit organisation Young Farmers Connect provides resources, mentoring and a community of support to new farmers getting started on the land.

ABC News · Jul 16, 2022