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6 days ago | 
abc.net.au | Elsie Adamo |Selina Green
A drop in Australian wool production is forcing skilled shearers to seek work interstate, overseas or leave the industry entirely. Prolonged drought conditions and increasing production costs are compelling farmers to reduce their flocks. Industry veterans remain cautiously optimistic the wool industry can recover quickly when good rain returns. Shearers are struggling to find work as Australian wool production falls to its lowest in more than a century.
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2 weeks ago | 
abc.net.au | Elsie Adamo
Australia's wagyu beef industry is poised for export growth due to America's historically low cattle herd and uncertainty about potential US tariffs. A shortage of American beef will mean less competition for Australian exporters not only in the US, but also in key international markets. Australia occupies a unique position as a producer of grain-fed beef that matches American quality standards.
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2 weeks ago | 
abc.net.au | Selina Green |Elsie Adamo
The South Australian government has provided $3 million in support for dairy farmers affected by the collapse of Beston Global Food. The funds will provide relief for farmers who have been struggling with increasing costs and drought conditions in the state. The South Australian Dairyfarmers Association will administer the support scheme for the 43 affected dairy farmers.
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1 month ago | 
abc.net.au | Elsie Adamo |Selina Green
Imported dairy products are weakening the local industry, according to dairy farmers and processors. Australia imports high levels of cheese from New Zealand, the European Union and the United States. US President Donald Trump's tariffs could impact on international dairy supply chains. Australian farmers say the industry is struggling to compete with a flood of cheaper, imported dairy products as production costs remain high and consumers seek out more affordable options.
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1 month ago | 
treefrogcreative.ca | Elsie Adamo |Sam Bradbrook |Kelly McCloskey |Robert McKellar
Forestry industry fears for future as drought hits pine plantations in South Australia and Victoria By Elsie Adamo and Sam Bradbrook ABC News April 10, 2025 Category: Forestry Region: International Representatives of one of Australia’s largest forestry regions say prolonged drought conditions are killing pine trees and increasing disease risks, threatening long-term timber growth. The Green Triangle region consists of around 334,000 hectares of pine plantations in south-east South Australia...
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1 month ago | 
abc.net.au | Elsie Adamo |Sam Bradbrook
Much of the Green Triangle forestry industry is experiencing some of its driest weather on record. Industry representatives say trees are dying from heat stress and there is an increased risk of disease. Studies are underway to look at ways to drought-proof plantations into the future. Representatives of one of Australia's largest forestry regions say prolonged drought conditions are killing pine trees and increasing disease risks, threatening long-term timber growth.
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1 month ago | 
abc.net.au | Elsie Adamo
A commercial fisher in South Australia's south-east is calling for an urgent investigation into what he describes as significant changes in seawater quality that are harming marine life and his livelihood. Professional marine scale fisher Todd Dickenson has been observing unusually warm water temperatures, excessive seagrass, and distressed marine animals in his fishing areas near Boatswain Point, north of Robe. He also claims to have experienced skin problems after swimming in the area.
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1 month ago | 
abc.net.au | Jessica Schremmer |Elsie Adamo
Potatoes have gained a reputation as an unhealthy, high-carb vegetable that's best avoided if you want to stay fit. But where did this belief come from, and is it justified? For years potatoes were a staple vegetable in many households. In the 1950s and 1960s, Australians were well known for their meat and three-veg dinners — with potatoes usually dominating the vegetable servings. They were relatively cheap and widely available. You could even grow them in your own backyard.
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2 months ago | 
abc.net.au | Elsie Adamo
Can you describe the taste of the olive oil you purchase? Australia is producing more olive oil than ever, and growers want Australian consumers to become more knowledgeable about the product. While olive oil is often considered a household staple, most Australians are not well-versed in key taste profiles, according to those within the industry. So what do you look for in a good olive oil? Royal Adelaide Show Olive Awards head judge Trudie Michels said the approach was similar to wine tasting.
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2 months ago | 
abc.net.au | Josh Brine |Conor Burke |Elsie Adamo
A woman has been taken to hospital after being struck by lightning during severe thunderstorms in South Australia's south east overnight. Emergency services were called to Rocky Camp just before 10pm, following reports of an electrocution. The SA Ambulance Service said the 36-year-old was struck by lightning near Millicent during the storm and taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Dry lightning across South Australia's South East overnight also sparked close to 100 fires.
