Corish family on track for ‘best ever’ winter crop
For Nigel and Vanessa Corish, winning Farmer of the Year 2023 has resulted in a growing acknowledgment of their work at the forefront of sustainable farming practices.
For Nigel and Vanessa Corish, winning Farmer of the Year 2023 has resulted in a growing acknowledgment of their work at the forefront of sustainable farming practices.
Far north Queensland grower Janus Boonzaaier might be new to citrus, but six generations of horticulture have laid the groundwork for his new enterprise. See how they do it.
We are searching for the best farmers from across Australia to be honoured in The Weekly Times Coles 2024 Farmer of the Year awards.
CFA volunteers say it’s “nothing but an insult” that corporate wind and solar farms are not paying a fair share of fire service levies.
Ros Spence is yet to visit the Western District to see how farmers are managing the “green drought”, despite invitations from numerous farm lobby groups.
The cost to decommission wind farm turbines has been disclosed by a law firm and farmers are being warned to lock in costs in lease agreements – or risk losing their properties.
The RSPCA has set its goals for the next three years, with hopes to phase out sow stalls, farrowing crates and conventional poultry cages.
The Eastern Young Cattle Indicator and National Young Cattle Indicator have settled this week. We break down the prices for Roma, Dubbo and Forbes.
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The first sucker lambs have been sold as farmers sell and snap up at the Bendigo prime sale. And for Bruce Macague – it was a good day.
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Hunters are warning Melbourne’s deer invasion is set to worsen as the government moves to lock them out of state forests to create the Great Forest National Park.
Animal welfare groups have rebranded mulesing as “live lamb cutting” in their latest bid to ban the practice.
A slice of Victorian history is for sale several years after the 19th century, six-bedroom homestead was purchased by a local farming family.
A Local Government Inspectorate is reviewing Horsham’s 2024-25 budget, during calls for the council to “clean up the mess”.
NSW Farmers have taken aim at “farm-washing” terminology used by energy developers that “deceive people” about the nature of their work.
Aviation experts expect “a very concerted effort” to keep regional routes serviced by Rex Airlines existent, but concern remains in regional centres.
The North Gippsland league has three clubs wanting to join its ranks in 2025. This is what happens next.
VFF president Emma Germano says pizza giants like Domino’s need to show farmers respect by sourcing their produce locally.
A passion for sheep breeding, while working in ag roles off farm, goes hand-in-hand for a clutch of young farmers who won at Sheepvention. See our wrap up of the major and pictures.
The National Trade Lamb Indicator has risen almost 30c/kg in a week. See our rolling coverage or the prices and analysis here.
Beef exports have hit a new high as bigger carcass weights and strong international demand impact numbers. See the latest figures – and who our biggest customers are.
Wool growers have shared their thoughts on Elders’ $25 million world first automated handling facility. Subscribe to see inside.
Luke Almond is a dairy survivor – having worked in different regions and sectors to achieve his farming dream. This is his story.
Some of Australia’s biggest pizza chains are importing shiploads of American cheese instead of sourcing dairy from Aussie farmers. Our graphic reveals the figures.
Union workers have hit Tasmania’s streets to promote a boycott of Saputo products as a dispute with the Canadian dairy giant dragas on.
While Coles have wrapped up their acquisition of Saputo processing sites, Woolworths said they will not yet follow their rival into the dairy trade.
Meet the young dairy farmers using social media to push the sector forward.
See which Australian regions lay claim to having the fattest farming receipts.
See our step-by-step guide on breeds, training methods and commands.
Farmers in Tasmania and Victoria are preparing to sow the upcoming pyrethrum crop and can expect a significant pay rise.
Canola prices are trending upwards but for some they didn’t even plant it this year due to the late seasonal break.
Rayners Orchard just outside of Melbourne is giving visitors the chance to pick fruits that are often only found in other parts of the world.
A Hong Kong-based conglomerate has listed a 199ha portfolio of three orchards for sale, where it is expected to make more than $30 million.
Regional Victoria and the Riverina recorded nine property sales over a million dollars last week, the latest auction and sales results reveal.
A renowned East Gippsland pub is set to change hands two years after it was purchased by a local family.
A Tasmanian farming family’s 2683ha sheep station has hit the market for the first time in more than 70 years.
A country footy club will rejoin its former league next year ending a seven year journey in its current competition. Here is what we know.
We’ve revealed the hidden country footy gems from the Central Victoria region. Now it’s time to choose who is best. VOTE HERE.
More country footy clubs have made calls on coaching plans for next season, with a Bendigo league star stepping up in 2025. See the latest developments.
Three players have already kicked more than 100 goals this year. Can the ranks swell in the last couple of rounds? See who is in contention.
Respecting the environment and caring for their herd is bringing top results for the Burnham family at their organic enterprise in Queensland.
Beston Global Foods used to be in the meat sector – but a financial rollercoaster ride has seen them refocus on dairy.
There’s good reason why Woodside boss Meg O’Neill is in a hurry to get her planned $1.8bn buyout of a cash-strapped US gas hopeful away.
Putting ewes into containment, a reticulated water system, deep rooted perennial pastures and a lamb feedlot are paying dividends for these producers.
A shift to composites while keeping some “highly profitable” Merinos is paying dividends for this NSW farming family.
Creditors will look to a meeting next week to learn about the fate of failed grain company Sapphire (SA) Ltd, formerly River City Grain Co, which has been in liquidation since 2016.
The value of the nation’s top 10 ASX-listed agribusinesses has surged to more than $29 billion collectively after a strong start to the year. See the full list.
Farmers have warned against the power imbalance between themselves and supermarkets for years, and now there is a renewed vigour to examine the grocery retailers.
Embracing the power of nature and surrendering to its chaos is paying dividends for lawyer-turned-wine boss Matt Fowles.
A compressed air foam-based deluge helps protect the vehicle.
For many, a ute is a symbol of freedom and fun, and this iconic model united more than 100 drivers for a weekend of cruising and celebration.
Fergus Hamilton has his sights set on gold at the Paris Olympics this month. But he credits his success to his time spent at boarding school.
For many regional kids, making the leap from their hometown school to a boarding school in a major city can be a daunting prospect.
Amid mounting anger about stalled farmgate milk prices, should the nation’s peak competition and consumer regulator investigate milk processors? VOTE NOW
Give Victorian farmers a break on their loss of the right to build a home on 40ha-plus. The move will result in a massive drop in values, writes Randall Gerkens.
Australia’s best farmers in beef, cropping, dairy, horticulture, sheep and innovation have been announced. See all the winners, including the overall Farmer of the Year.
See how Innisfail’s Frank and Dianne Sciacca’s bananas tipped with red wax are helping reverse declining ecosystems and land, soil and waterway degradation.
This Rowena farmer is about to traverse thousands of kilometres of Australian outback, in an effort to face loneliness head-on and raise much-needed funds for cancer research.
The 2023 Shine Awards winners have been honoured at the seventh annual Shine Awards lunch. See all the pictures.
Empowering customers with Brandt compact construction equipment.
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