Brooke Neindorf

1 week ago | abc.net.au | Brooke Neindorf |Arj Ganesan

Farmers are burying themselves under mountains of debt to cover ongoing operating costs. Three years of drought have put immense pressure on local councils and farms. The SA government says it is open to exploring different ways to use its support package. Crippling debt is growing by the day for drought-stricken South Australian farms with local councils pleading for state government intervention in the form of rate relief.

2 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Selina Green |Brooke Neindorf

Farmers and regional communities have been heavily impacted by ongoing drought in southern Australia and floods in Queensland and NSW. Many Australians are wanting to find ways to help support farmers through tough times. Agricultural groups say buying local and Australian products can help, but charities are also offering opportunities for volunteer roles on farms. Australians are being urged to shop local and lend a hand to support farmers hit hard this past year by severe drought and floods.

2 months ago | abc.net.au | Brooke Neindorf

The Australian southern bluefin tuna industry is celebrating the certification of its purse seine fishery as sustainable under the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) standard. It is a world-first for the species and the industry is describing it as a "significant milestone" due to the fact southern bluefin tuna was once severely overfished. Southern Bluefin Tuna Industry Association chief executive Daniel Casement said it was exciting to attain the certification after so many years.

2 months ago | abc.net.au | Tim McGlone |Brooke Neindorf

A review into fish mortalities at a South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI) facility late last year has not brought about any answers, with the cause of the mortalities found to be inconclusive. About 70 per cent of the state's oyster spat, plus snapper larvae, barramundi broodstock and fingerlings were wiped out late last year at the West Beach facility.

Mar 25, 2025 | abc.net.au | Brooke Neindorf |Duncan Bailey

A historic tuna boat has delivered thousands of litres of water to Taylor Island off the Eyre Peninsula for its 550 sheep. Plastic pipes and pumping systems were used to get the water to island, while the boat sat about 300 metres offshore. The Tacoma crew is planning another delivery this weekend to get the animals through until it rains.