Selina Green

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 | 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.

1 month 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.

1 month 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".

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

South Australian producers have lost potentially thousands of tonnes of fruit as a lack of rain drives hungry birds into orchards. Apple, cherry and fig producers are among those dealing with unprecedented crop damage in areas gripped by some of the driest conditions on record. Adelaide Hills fig producer Willa Wauchope said his trees had inadvertently provided a "smorgasbord" for lorikeets in recent weeks.