by Lauren Lefever | Oct 26, 2022 | Agriculture, Finance
Agrifutures Australia is a research and development corporation with a mission to increase the prosperity of Australian and rural communities. The company conducts research and development programs for numerous emerging industries, and has aided in the development of...
by Lauren Lefever | Sep 30, 2022 | Agriculture
As advancements in agriculture continue to occur, it’s important to recognise and appreciate those who are making strides to create such a positive change in the industry. The NSW Farmers Tertiary Scholarship Program has been rewarding, promoting, and encouraging...
by Matilda Meikle | Sep 29, 2022 | Agriculture
Water is a vital resource, essential in everything from crop production to hygiene. Yet while almost 70% of the Earth is covered by water, it’s a resource we often don’t have enough of. A problem made very clear in the recent droughts in 2019 across Australia,...
by Ian Neubauer | Sep 19, 2022 | Agriculture
Australia’s oyster industry is a delicate operation with many moving parts. We explore how oysters get from nursery to farm to plate, all in time for Christmas. Oyster-eating origins “He was a bold man that first ate an oyster,” wrote the Irish...
by Matilda Meikle | Sep 15, 2022 | Agriculture
EWE+3 is Australia’s first sheep, camel, goat, and jersey milk cheese, and it’s already making waves. A project brought on by the recent floods, this cheese is a collaboration between Towri Sheep Cheeses, Tommerup’s Dairy Farm, Summer Land Camels, and Naughty...
by Matilda Meikle | Aug 29, 2022 | Agriculture
According to new research, the beef jerky industry is making a massive comeback, becoming a popular snack choice for Australian consumers across the country. The data, published by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA), shows that jerky is worth $40 million in the...