Drought and prolonged periods of low rainfall can have a profound impact on vital ecosystems and the people rely on the land to make a living
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Topics: Australia, Farming Families, Welfare, Environment, Regional, Country, Outback, Australian, Australians, Drought
There is no doubting that us Aussies love our plonk. The ABS published that in 2012-13, 487.7 million litres of Australian wine was sold domestically for $2,369.2 million! (ABS, 2013)
Read MoreTopics: History, Wine, Wine Regions, Australia, Australian, South australia, Australians
The Australian drover is a highly regarded aspect of Australia’s agricultural history and many authors of books, poems and articles have made the Australian Drover and their wives famous folk law.
Read MoreTopics: History, Livestock, Australia, Australian, droving, drovers, stock routes
Farming, a profession that much of the time seems to rely on luck rather than the skill and hard work the farmer puts in. Nature and natural elements play a vital role in farming, they can make or break a harvest in a matter of hours.
Read MoreTopics: Harvest, Australia, Country Life, Farmers, Farming, Environment, risk
The Australian Kelpie is an iconic Australian canine. They are renowned for their intelligence, energy, loyalty and love for working livestock, particularly cattle and sheep.
Read MoreTopics: Cattle, Livestock, Australia, Working Dog, Kelpie
There is no disputing the fact that the agricultural industry is an essential component of our global society
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To ensure the long-term sustainability of the industry, it is vital that we continue to grow and improve our production and processing methods
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Topics: Agriculture, Industry, Producers, Australia, Farmers, Farming, Production
The pressure is on, now more than ever, to increase both production and productivity of agricultural practices, whilst remaining economical and environmentally sustainable and efficient.
Topics: Agriculture, Industry, Producers, Australia, Farmers, Farming, Production, sustainability
The Australian feedlot industry is a booming right now as demand for Australian grain fed beef grows both domestically and internationally.
Read MoreTopics: Cattle, Beef, Industry, Feedlots, Australia, Beef Cattle, Australian Beef, Beef Market
Farming and station families have been around since the advent of agriculture in Australia
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There are many families that have been working and living in rural Australia for many generations
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Topics: Community, Agriculture, Australia, Farming Families, Country Life, Farmers, Farming, Production, Regional, Family
Prices rise and fall with the market, but what exactly is it that influences the market?
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, supply and demand is a large factor, with consumers influencing demanding with their hip pocket
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Topics: Cattle, Information, Beef, Livestock, Industry, Australia, Australian Beef, Production, Suppy Chain, Market, Beef Market, Influence
