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Farm boost with new agricultural visa

More farming workers will soon come in from overseas to ease workforce pressures, following the creation of a new agricultural visa.

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A new agricultural visa could help bring much-needed additional workers to Australia.

NT trials cyclone-proof tropical fruit

Northern Territory farmers are exploring new tropical fruit growing methods in a bid to cyclone-proof the Top End food bowl.

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The NT will trial new methods of growing tropical fruit that are more resistant to extreme weather.

Despite the pandemic, one Australian industry is set to reap huge rewards this year

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Australia is forecast to reap record farm revenues this year despite pandemic challenges, a mouse plague and a trade dispute with China. File images.

Australia’s farm production value soars to $73 BILLION

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The value of Australia's farm production is tipped to increase by $7b in 2020/21.

Retired soldiers helping with crop harvest

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Border restrictions have left the country's farmers struggling to find workers.

Bumper winter crops herald return of mice

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Canola producers are cashing in on world prices and excellent planting conditions in WA and NSW.