Vic's new Ag Min knows what it's like to drink milk from the cow Mary-Anne Thomas grew up in the country, and knows about long bus rides to school and how to bag a slaughtered animal. Test 2 days, 12 hours
Rural tax reform needed to lure business and capitalise on tree-changers Bold tax reforms are needed to lure more businesses to the bush and capitalise on the boom in working-from-home tree-changers many regional areas are experiencing. Test 4 days, 8 hours
Vanuatu offers national airline to bring hundreds of harvest workers a day The Pacific Island nation, which is COVID free, believes its plan is a ready-made solution to the pandemic-induced labour shortage crippling the agriculture industry. Test 4 days, 13 hours
Small visa tweak to help combat ag labour shortage The federal government has made another tweak to temporary visas, in an effort to combat the agricultural labour shortage. Test 1 week
Risk of later summer water shortfall for Murray River users The Murray River will continue to flow at maximum capacity over summer to meet demand for water Test 1 week, 3 days
How Brexit impacts Australian ag as new trade deals take priority It's hoped with Brexit in the rear view mirror, the trade agreement Australia is negotiating with the EU and UK will take centre stage. Test 1 week, 3 days
Small visa tweak to help combat ag labour shortage The federal government has made another tweak to temporary visas, in an effort to combat the agricultural labour shortage. Test 1 week, 4 days
Third crew member tests positive on Darwin cattle export ship A third crew member has tested positive. Test 1 week, 5 days
The five principles of regenerative farming and how to apply them As farmers emerging from one of the worst droughts, many are paying more attention to regenerative farming techniques. Test 1 week, 6 days
United Nations using Aussie soil science to change the world The UN has cited the work of Australian scientists in an extensive report about the importance of healthy soils human civilization. Test 2 weeks