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Dry northern basin contrasting with south

There are contrasting fortunes across the Murray-Darling Basin with many communities in the north still grappling with drought despite southern rains.

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Water storages across the entire Murray-Darling system are at 54 per cent.

Scientists develop 'rust-resistant' wheat

Scientists are trialling crops that can resist a virulent strain of wheat rust with the potential to prevent billion-dollar losses in the agriculture industry.

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Researchers are hoping to "stack" resistant wheat genes to thwart a damaging strain of wheat rust.

Fresh govt funds to keep out khapra beetle

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The federal government has injected $14.5 million to keep out the khapra beetle grain pest.

Tasmanian poppy farmers hope for sunlight

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Farmers are preparing to harvest fields of poppies across Tasmania in the new year.

India farmers intensify protests over laws

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Farmers have rejected Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's assurances about new agricultural laws.

Small wineries to bear brunt of tariffs

2 min read

Small wineries say that after bushfires and the pandemic, China's tariffs may be the last straw.