Elsie Adamo

1 week 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.

2 weeks 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...

2 weeks 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.

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.

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.