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Andrew Miller

Victorian Farmers Federation president Emma Germano has expressed disappointment in the government's Green Wedges and Agricultural land policy. Picture by Andrew Miller

"The problems it is required to solve are complex and require deep thought."

VFF disappointment over new plans to protect urban agricultural land

Hayley Warden

Nerida Donovan in Pakistan. Picture by NSW DPI - Tahir Khurshid

"It was a bit of a journey to plant pathology."

Meet the Aussie scientist stopping citrus greening from reaching our shores

Quinton McCallum

Plants will be grown on the moon and analysed by researchers to help understand how agriculture can be used to support future deep space exploration. Picture by ACM

Adelaide researchers will be key players in an out-of-this-world mission to grow plants on the Moon and return them to Earth for the first time.

One small step for man, one giant leap for agriculture: Adelaide researchers to examine Moon-grown plants

Alison Paterson

Scenic Rim apiarist Jason Wilson said he's concerned about Varroa mite and Asian honey bee threats and urged all beekeepers to regularly check their hives for pests. Picture supplied 

Beekeepers concerned backyard apiarists unaware of Varroa threat.

Just 1 per cent of Qld's 10,000 apiarists at first biosecurity webinar

Rachel Simmonds

Seeka Australia has 50 per cent more volume in its kiwi fruit crop this year compared to the previous season. Picture supplied

This season's kiwi fruit volume is up 50 per cent at Bunbartha.

Rain fails to affect kiwi harvests, as Victorian pickers race to finish

Short-term relief is available for wine grape growers across SA. File picture

Red wine grape growers across SA will be able to access grants of $1500.

South Aussie wine grape growers to be granted financial relief

Shan Goodwin

New Zealand cherry grower Mike Casey in his orchard, which is run entirely without any burning of fossil fuels. Picture by Shan Goodwin

Everything from irrigation to the 20 farm vehicles is powered by solar and the grid.

How to farm without diesel: Electric cherry farm a world first

Citrus volumes are expected to exceed 1.2 million tonnes within the next five years, from an estimated volume of 750,000 tonnes only a few years ago. Picture supplied

The citrus market development and quality program will boost demand for Aussie citrus overseas.

Citrus eyes further export markets as production set to skyrocket

Divisions can often be overcome when both parties agree to sit down at the same table and discuss differences and a way forward. Picture by Shutterstock

For opposing parties, there are benefits in getting to a table and sorting it out.

Rising above "us & them" | OPINION

University of Queensland researcher Associate Professor John Thomas was part of a team hunting wild banana species in North Queensland as a potential source of resistance to pathogens. Picture supplied

Genetic ancestor could solve the problems affecting the world's bananas.

Researchers embrace a wild banana hunt

Guests of Orora cruised Sydney Harbour last night following the opening day of the 2017 Australian Banana Congress.

Harbour cruise delights at Banana congress | Photos

Harbour cruise delights at Banana c...

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