Droughts, extreme weather and empowered consumers mean tough choices for farmers
The National Farmers Federation wants to lift the value of Australian agricultural production to $100 billion by 2030.
The National Farmers Federation wants to lift the value of Australian agricultural production to $100 billion by 2030.
Environment
Mar 5, 2019
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Workers in low-skilled, low paid employment aren't prone to band together and form a common bond, new research has shown.
Social Sciences
Dec 14, 2018
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More farmers are relying on external companies to carry out major work, new research shows.
Environment
Jun 12, 2018
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A well-respected retired academic was recently trampled to death by cattle while walking in Oxford. In 2012, my father was hospitalised after being attacked by cows while walking his dogs through a field next to his village. ...
Plants & Animals
Jun 20, 2017
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New research from the University of Bristol has found that embracing organic farming methods can bring gains in social sustainability, and benefits for farmers and workers.
Environment
Oct 28, 2016
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The powerful fumigant methyl bromide will be retired from California's strawberry fields at the end of this year after more than 20 years of fierce debate over its effects and alternatives.
Ecology
Sep 29, 2016
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Norway is the only country to have implemented a "search and destroy" strategy against LA-MRSA among pig herds to date. A study of the strategy's effect shows that pig farm workers are the principal source of infection among ...
Ecology
Sep 13, 2016
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A freak blizzard killed at least 15,000 dairy cows in the US state of Texas and for almost two days kept farmers from milking some of those that survived, officials said Monday.
Environment
Jan 4, 2016
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In South Africa the number and size of commercial game farms where tourists can pay to hunt for large wild animals is increasing. The owners claim that they make a contribution to nature conservation, economic growth and ...
Ecology
Jul 3, 2013
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In 2007, a controversial pesticide was approved by the Food and Drug Administration for use on fruit and vegetable crops, mainly in California and Florida. Farm workers and scientists protested the approval of the pesticide ...
Biochemistry
Feb 29, 2012
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