Peter Hobson
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Australia’s looming wheat shortfall could have global repercussions
Farmers are cutting wheat plantings and fertiliser use as the Iran war drives up costs and dry weather worsens condition...
May 19, 2026
Australian beef exports to China soar after Trump policies ruin US trade
Australia’s beef shipments to China shot from $212 million a month in the two years to March to $342 million in August.
Sep 30, 2025
Search on for imported nappies that could contain grain-ruining larvae
The agriculture ministry classifies khapra beetles as the biggest pest threat to Australia's $18 billion grains industry...
Sep 18, 2025
Tasmanian ‘Eco-Milk’ tests shoppers’ thirst for climate-friendly dairy
Eco-Milk is a test of whether consumers will pay extra for dairy products that have a lower environmental impact.
Jul 22, 2024