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Threatened species finding - Winged Peppercress herb found on Gunbar sandhills

Threatened species finding - Winged Peppercress herb found on Gunbar sandhills

When Stacey and Ian Lugsdin undertook a Local Land Services project to fence off some of the remnant endangered sandhills on their properties at Warrendale and Nauru near Gunbar in 2018 and 2019, they had no idea the journey that they were about to undertake. Despite commencing fencing during the

Rust Fungus a tool in the fight against African boxthorn, says CSIRO - trial sites needed

Rust Fungus a tool in the fight against African boxthorn, says CSIRO - trial sites needed

A tough, thorny weed called African boxthorn is causing major headaches for farmers and the environment across regional Australia, but a fungus is the latest tool being used in the fight. Originally from South Africa, the boxthorn grows into dense, tangled thickets that are nearly impossible to get through. Spread

Australian Food and Fibre (AFF) kicks off 10th ginning season at Hay

Australian Food and Fibre (AFF) kicks off 10th ginning season at Hay

By Krista Schade The Cobb Highway cotton gin, operated by Australian Food and Fibre (AFF) has entered its tenth year of processing. Ginning began earlier this week, and the team expects it to be the biggest season yet. In what Geoff Lucas described as a “massive maintenance season” upgrades have

Weight-loss drugs and our dinner plates: How they could re-shape farming

A quiet revolution is brewing in the world of food, and it's not happening in the paddocks – it's in the pharmacies. New weight-loss drugs, like the much-talked-about Ozempic, are not only helping individuals shed pounds but are also prompting experts to consider a seismic shift in

$210m spent on water buybacks - local entitlements sold to meet Murray Darling Basin targets

$210m spent on water buybacks - local entitlements sold to meet Murray Darling Basin targets

The Australian Government has released figures pertaining to more than $89 million water purchasing contracts for the period March 1 to April 14. Total purchases over the past six week total $210 million. The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) Austender website lists only contract values

$500m Kooba sale to benefit Hay ginning operations

$500m Kooba sale to benefit Hay ginning operations

The 30,000 hectare Kooba farm aggregation has sold, for a rumoured $500 million. The property is best known as one of Australia’s largest cotton growing enterprises, however Kooba also grows irrigated crops, boasts almond orchards, and runs livestock. Australian Food and Fibre (AFF), owner of Hay’s cotton

Hay Inc rural education program launches its 11th year

Hay Inc rural education program launches its 11th year

By Sandra Ireson – Hay Inc This year’s group is comprised of students from across Australia, with participants from Victoria, Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia, and Tasmania. Remarkably, nine of the group members are now working within the local district, contributing to the community’s agricultural industry. The first