Farmers are already propping up Australia’s climate accounts for free, while coal, gas and oil buy their way out of cutting pollution at the source, according to a new report from Farmers for Climate Action.
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Left behind: rural Aussies relying on century-old tech
With no mobile coverage to make a call, some rural Australians are turning to century-old technology and using two-way radios to communicate.
Posted inAgribusiness, Agriculture, Health, National News
Paraquat stays but with major new restrictions as regulator delivers verdict
Australia’s pesticide regulator has handed down a major decision on paraquat and diquat— it stays, but with tight new restrictions.
Posted inAgriculture, Money, National News
Family trusts in Treasurer’s sights as farmers warn of regional fallout
Proposed changes to how family trusts are taxed are shaping as a key battleground in next week’s federal budget, with a 30% tax to be proposed despite failing many times before.
Posted inAgriculture, Business, National News, Politics
Sustainability the key to unlocking ag workforce puzzle
The National Farmers’ Federation is urging policymakers to prioritize long-term workforce sustainability, highlighting the critical need for unskilled and semi-skilled labour – such as seasonal harvest roles – alongside targeted skilled migration.
Posted inAgriculture, Education, National News
Ag gap year program proves successful, enters next phase
With the pilot phase coming to an end, the NFF is calling on industry to step up and invest in the next phase of AgCAREERSTART