South Australian farmers count their losses after worst season in decades South Australian farmers have grappled with a series of uncontrollable weather conditions that have created one of the most challenging seasons on record.

South Australian farmers count their losses after worst season in decades #Droughts #AgriculturalandFarmingPractice #AgriculturalCrops

Seaweed feed pioneer laments 'missed opportunity' of government snub Sam Elsom's company is farming the red seaweed and ramping up supply to the industry, but he says the federal government could do more to encourage farmers to adopt the seaweed additive.

Seaweed feed pioneer laments 'missed opportunity' of government snub #ClimateChange #AgriculturalandFarmingPractice #Agriculture

Food chain fears as 'forever chemicals' found in fish along NSW river A leading water researcher says residents are right to be concerned about the discovery of PFOS in carp from the Belubula River in Central West NSW.

Food chain fears as 'forever chemicals' found in fish along NSW river #WaterPollution #AgriculturalandFarmingPractice #Fish

Rain-hit cherries 'explode' in several states, slashing Christmas supply The country's two largest cherry producing states lose a third of their fruit due to heavy rain, which could see prices rise.

Rain-hit cherries 'explode' in several states, slashing Christmas supply: The country's two largest cherry producing states lose a third of their fruit due to heavy rain, which could see prices rise. #FruitGrowing #AgriculturalandFarmingPractice #ChristmasFood

Farmers, conservationists cheer after 750,000 trees planted to help save threatened native bird Since the Regent Honeyeater Project kicked off in the 1990s, tens of thousands of volunteers have helped to regenerate farmland in order to help save the critically endangered species. 

Farmers, conservationists cheer after 750,000 trees planted to help save threatened native bird #AgriculturalandFarmingPractice #Trees #Conservation

Farmer buys amphibious, eight-wheeled vehicle after he says nearby hydro scheme flooded his property Neighbouring landholders of a private hydro-electric scheme in north-west Tasmania fear what will happen if it begins pumping again, after it was paused last year to investigate potential flooding.

Farmer buys amphibious, eight-wheeled vehicle after he says nearby hydro scheme flooded his property #Agriculture #IrrigatedFarming #AgriculturalandFarmingPractice

Drought relief for South Australian farmers struggling with driest years on record The South Australian government has announced an $18 million drought support package to alleviate financial stress for farmers.

Drought relief for South Australian farmers struggling with driest years on record #Droughts #Farmers #AgriculturalandFarmingPractice