Rural

United States on board with Aussie lamb

Australian lamb producers are filling a gap in the charcuterie boards of the United States. Lamb pastrami, made with Australian lamb, is now being sold in 73 Costco

Rural training helps medical specialists go bush

Medical specialist who train in rural areas are three times more likely to choose to work in country areas. New research led by the University of Notre Dame Australia

Brussels sprouts chocolate targets food waste

Chocolate made from brussels sprouts is one of the innovative ways the horticulture industry is looking to tackle food waste. Featured at a recent industry event, the

ABS crowns Bundy the avocado capital

The ABS has released its first series of agricultural statistics using new methodology, which show the Central Queensland town of Bundaberg is the avocado and macadamia

Skills shortage to impact global food security

Australian and global food security is under threat due to a lack of specialised scientists, according to the CSIRO. Research produced by the CSIRO, in collaboration

Australia still riding high on sheep’s back

Australia continues to ride on the sheep’s back, with latest data showing we remain the world’s largest exporter of sheepmeat. New figures from the Australian Bureau

Freshness patches target ‘best before’ waste

Colour-changing freshness indicators could replace “best before” stamps on meat products to avoid waste, based on a new body of research. Researchers at

AI-enhanced weather forecasts for farms

Weather forecasts, boosted by artificial intelligence, are being developed which will provide farmers with information specific to their area of land. Hort Innovation

Key research projects receive State funding

A project aimed at developing new crops to future-proof Queensland’s agriculture industry is one of eight to receive State Government funding. The Australian Plant

Australian live sheep exporting to end in 2028

Australia’s live sheep export industry will end in less than four years. The Federal Government has announced that the export of live sheep by sea from Australia will

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