NT quarantine solution on the table Quarantining Pacific Islanders in the NT is one solution to Victoria's looming seasonal labor shortage. Test 5 months
Port bottleneck keeps harvest gear on wharves, or diverted elsewhere Urgently needed farm machinery imports continue to be delayed by months because of a log jam of container freight in Sydney Test 5 months, 3 weeks
Listen to your heart People with cardiovascular disease are more at risk of contracting COVID-19 Test 6 months, 2 weeks
Showing them the money - $39m in grants open to shows, field days A 'pandemic-busting cash injection' for shows and field day events forced to cancel because of COVID-19 is now available. Test 7 months
Targeted funding to attract seasonal workers Seasonal workforce co-ordinators, employment offices to help ease worker shortages. Test 7 months
Ag output values flatline at $61b as virus and restocking cut earnings An improved season will be a drag on some agricultural production earnings this year as producers rebuild after drought, withholding livestock from market Test 7 months
International Dairy Week cancelled Australia's largest dairy show International Dairy Week is the latest event to be cancelled due to COVID-19. Test 7 months
Organic sector makes the most of a crisis year as demand spikes At their peak, sales of certified organic lines jumped more than 50 per cent above normal monthly trends, and remain solid. Test 7 months, 1 week
Delivery now struggling to keep up with new tractor demand Latest data from the Tractor and Machinery Association shows that new tractor sales are still strong across most of Australia. Test 7 months, 1 week
Virus erodes farmer confidence, but good season keeps most upbeat Latest Rabobank research shows about 27pc of farmers are actually pessimistic about their economic outlook, despite much-improved seasonal conditions. Test 7 months, 1 week