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Maryborough sugar mill's $100-million resurrection as bio-energy hub

When the sugar factory at Maryborough closed two years ago it was the end of 126 years of crushing. Now, a new deal could see it brought back to life as a bio-energy hub.

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Can protected cropping save Australia's salad and fruit bowls from harsh weather?

When lettuce prices jumped to $10 off the back of extreme weather in NSW and Queensland it sent a shockwave through the nation, but some farmers in the flood zone were left relatively unscathed – because they grow under cover.

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Murray-Darling Basin critical for Australia's future, water advocates say, and time is running out

The Murray-Darling Basin has dictated human history in Australia, but now experts fear we are in a "water emergency" — and we don't have much time to act.

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NSW Mid North Coast couple start Sancrox community farm, help people with mental health struggles

For years, this father-of-two struggled with his mental health. Then he ventured into his garden, and things began to change.

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Gippsland dairy farmers rein in 'unsustainable' irrigation costs with solar power

Irrigation could costs these Gippsland dairy farmers up to $80,000 a year. But a large investment in renewable energy has slashed that — and the system could pay for itself in just seven years.

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Tractors take to the streets of Ballarat as farmers protest Western Renewables Link

A sea of tractors throughout the main streets of Ballarat on Friday ferried farmers protesting proposed high-voltage transmission lines as high as 85 metres that will crisscross agricultural land.

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Frost-fighting choppers used for the first time on Hughenden grape farm

It is not uncommon to see helicopters mustering cattle in north-west Queensland, but now they are being used to prevent frost damage.

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Simplot and Tasmanian spud farmers in standoff over rising prices

Farmers have rejected a second price offer made by food manufacturer Simplot for their potato crop this season, saying the extra money put forward is not enough to cover the cost of growing their crops.

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Crossbred ewe named Mary had five little lambs in north-east Victoria and four survived

Last year, Karen Ritchens' crossbred Poll Dorset and Merino ewe Mary had a little lamb. This year, in what has been described as a "one-in-a-million" occurrence, Mary gave birth to five offspring.

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Macadamia farmer David Flinter harvests 10 tonnes of nuts by hand on his Manning Valley farm

David Flinter runs his commercial organic farm unlike other traditional growers, hand-picking hundreds of thousands of nuts grown on his property every year.

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Northern Territory's banana freckle outbreak grows, affecting 17 properties

The fungal disease, which growers say represents a major threat to Australia's $500m banana industry, has now been found at 16 Top End properties plus a government research facility.

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Hope Hendra virus antibody therapy will stop deadly disease developing in two humans exposed to infected horse

Two people who have been in close contact with a horse that was infected with Hendra virus in Mackay, North Queensland, will receive an antibody therapy on "compassionate" grounds, aimed at preventing them from developing the deadly disease.

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Beekeepers back to making honey following ban, new varroa mite sites emerge

After enduring a ban of nearly three weeks due to the varroa mite outbreak, NSW apiarists outside of emergency zones can resume making honey.

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Hendra virus case prompts warning for owners to vaccinate horses

A North Queensland vet says it is humans, not horses, who are of greatest concern as his region records the state's first case of Hendra in five years.

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Bobby calf slaughter drops due to strong beef prices, dairy industry says

A farm in the heart of northern Victoria's dairy country is going against tradition when it comes to bobby calves by keeping them alive longer and in some cases sparing them from slaughter altogether.

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Foot-and-mouth disease: What can you do to avoid being part of the FMD problem

Foot-and-mouth disease is spreading across livestock in Bali and throughout Indonesia. If it were to reach Australia, the consequences would be devastating.

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Calls to improve Australia's biosecurity as cost of varroa mite incursion to agriculture mounts

As threats like varroa mite and foot-and-mouth disease capture public attention, agriculture leaders say the cost of managing Australia's biosecurity needs to be spread more evenly.

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Black rice harvested for first time in Australia as superfood demand surges

Once reserved strictly for royalty in China, black rice is commercially harvested in Australia for the first time.

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Fruit and vegetable crops wiped out by unseasonal rainy, cold Queensland weather

You can expect fresh produce prices to rise even further at the supermarket with unseasonal rain wiping out more crops in Queensland. Here's which veggies have been affected.

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Cradle Mountain lures truffle farm tree-changers from Brisbane city life

A paramedic and marine biologist have bailed on the big smoke to unearth a new life in the foothills of Tasmania's Cradle Mountain.

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Australian egg producers say no shortages as consumers share photos of empty supermarket shelves

Australian egg producers say there are plenty of eggs in the market despite disruptions to the industry supply chain.

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Fuel and fertiliser bills are soaring but high grain and meat prices put farmers on track for a profit

Some of their input bills have more than doubled, but these young farmers are confident about the coming season.

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Maleny Dairies addresses animal welfare concerns with artificial insemination, adoption

Maleny Dairies says it is addressing animal welfare concerns with a male calf adoption program and female-sexed semen as the industry faces challenging conditions.

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Most of Australia's sugar is grown in Queensland and this season is shaping up to be a sweet one

Tall cane crops line the roads, harvesters are in the paddocks and smoke is coming from the chimneys — yes, it's sugar crush time and this year hopes are high.

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Rosella growers Petersen's Farm behind new Queensland agritourism event venue

A new business venture by rosella growers Petersen's Farm will provide visitors to the tiny town of Woolooga in Queensland with a destination venue.

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