Selina Green

Mount Gambier

Presenter and Producer at ABC South East SA

Leading the ABC's Rural team in SA & Broken Hill, and occasional Country Hour presenter. Book nerd, Bowie lover & opshopper extraordinaire. Views my own

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Insect industry knows it needs to overcome squeamish consumers before it can grow

3 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Selina Green

Easily dismissed as a "hard sell" to squeamish consumers, Australia's insect industry wants to be the nation's next agricultural powerhouse. As it explores the use of insects in everything from human consumption to pet food and waste recycling, the industry admits there are some critical barriers still to overcome. It hopes to address those with a $2 million research program led by the University of Adelaide that will help develop food standards, market opportunities and public education.
Drought impacts South Australia's wool industry leaving shearers without work

4 weeks 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.
Australian wine exports drop to 20-year low excluding sales to China

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Selina Green |Jessica Schremmer

Australian winemakers are deeply concerned about recent data indicating the nation is exporting some of its lowest wine volumes in more than two decades. Excluding China, the amount of Australian wine exported to the rest of the world declined in the past 12 months, as cheaper, bulk wine falls out of favour and health-conscious consumers drink less.
$3m lifeline for dairy farmers out of pocket after Beston Global Food collapse

1 month 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.
Anzac Day marks traditional start for grain planting but this year it's a gamble

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Emma Field |Selina Green

Farmers in South Australia and Victoria have started sowing their crops in the dry as they wait for substantial rain. Some in the southern states have had four consecutive years of drought and concerns are growing for farmer income and welfare. Not a lot of rain on the horizon, with BOM forecasting below-average rain to continue for most of SA and large parts of Victoria in May.
DNA study shows feral cats killing more reintroduced native species than estimated

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Selina Green

Tests on DNA taken from reintroduced native animals in remote SA shows feral cats are the main culprit in their deaths. Researchers say the impact of feral cats on native species is greater than previously thought. The Invasive Species Council wants the incoming federal government to commit $60 million to a national feral cat plan. The number of native animals being killed by feral cats could have been "grossly underestimated" across Australia, according to researchers using DNA testing.
Australians choosing cheaper imported cheese in cost-of-living crisis

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.
Why Australian governments no longer make drought declarations

2 months ago | abc.net.au | Shannon Pearce |Selina Green

South-eastern Australia is experiencing some of the driest periods in recorded history and many people are wondering why a drought has not been officially declared. Data from the Bureau of Meteorology showed many parts of South Australia experienced the lowest rainfall on record since February last year. Areas in the north-west of Victoria and along the coastline near Warrnambool have also experienced record-low rainfall.
Farmers' feelings are mixed about ACCC report into supermarket power

2 months ago | abc.net.au | Lara Webster |Megan Hughes |Selina Green

Farmers have mixed feelings about the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's report into supermarket power. Some are happy to see increased transparency, while others are concerned the ACCC won't have enough "teeth". Some of the measures include weekly data about what supermarkets have paid for fruit and vegetables to an independent body. Recommendations made by Australia's consumer watchdog could even the playing field between farmers and supermarkets but not everyone is convinced.
Drought-stricken SA farmers take calls for help to steps of Parliament House

2 months ago | abc.net.au | Will Hunter |Selina Green

South Australian farmers pushed to the brink by drought have joined the state opposition on the steps of Parliament House calling for more government action. About 20 primary producers travelled from around the state to hear from Premier Peter Malinauskas during question time, as they grapple with record low rainfalls and water shortages. Mid North farmer Andrew Kitto said farmers were desperate for assistance and wanted acknowledgement from the government "that this drought is happening".