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Global Arabica coffee supplies are at serious risk – here’s why
Millions of farmers, mostly in the developing world, depend on productive Arabica for their livelihood.
Queensland warns of soaring prices unless labour shortage is addressed
“Farmers are even contemplating not even planting crops in 2021."
Woolworths extends dairy levy for one year
The move coincides with Dairy Code of Conduct deadline requiring processors to publish supply agreements online.
Poll: Could supermarkets be doing more to help farmers right now?
Some milk processors continuing to pay cheques when in many cases they're not getting the product.
Agri minister urges supermarkets to support farmers in “tangible” way
Supermarkets urged to do more for farmers as consumers warned fresh produce will rise.
The milk, the whole milk and nothing but the milk: the story behind our dairy woes
In four years, the number of dairy farmers in Australia dropped by 9 per cent.
Farm2Market launches fresh food delivery service
Seasonal fruits and vegetables, dairy, nuts and poultry products from the farm available for home delivery.
ACCC reports better transparency in cattle and beef industry
While signs of progress are welcome, the ACCC says there is a lot more to be done.
It isn’t clear how the new bill against animal rights activists will protect farmers
Farmers have complained that the actions of Aussie Farms threaten their own privacy and safety, and the biosecurity of t...
Lamb prices reach record highs
Meat & Livestock Australia said the limited supply of lambs has driven prices to "incredible new levels".
Coles and Aldi cave on milk price increase
One month on, the supermarket giants follow the lead of rival Woolworths.
The drought relief dilemma
To remain internationally competitive Australian farmers need to increase their productivity.
Woolworths launches $30m Organic Growth Fund
The cash injection will result in a wider range of quality organic produce.
ACCC warns processors not to mislead dairy farmers on milk prices
Farmers are being paid the same price irregardless of whether their milk goes to private label or branded products.
Climate change will reshape the world’s agricultural trade
Australia’s grain exports suffering with climate change.
Coles matches $2.5m customer drought donations
The supermarket giant will continue to match customer donations until the end of September.
Fonterra cuts forecast milk price
There has been an increased milk supply out of markets including Europe and the US.
Paying an extra $150 million a year to protect growers? That’s bananas!
Import restrictions on bananas are leaving Australians to subsidise each grower by more than $250,000 a year.
Coles to match customer donations as farmers plead for help
For the month of August Coles will match customer donations dollar for dollar.
Woolworths to donate Saturday’s fresh food sales to Rural Aid
All profits from sales in fresh departments this Saturday will be donated to the Buy a Bale appeal.