Selina Green

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 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Cassandra Hough |Elyse Armanini |Selina Green

Treasury Wine Estates says it has developed a world-first process to create no-alcohol wine without impacting the flavour. The taste of no and low-alcohol (NOLO) wine has been a major barrier for the industry to overcome. NOLO is one of the fastest-growing wine categories, but more research is needed on taste and matching consumer demands. One of the world's largest wine producers believes it has cracked the code in removing alcohol from its wines without impacting the taste.

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

Ongoing drought conditions have taken a significant mental toll on farmers across southern Australia. Mental health services are reporting increased demand as more farmers reach out for help. Advocates are calling for more funding for services, while urging people needing support to visit their GPs.Farmers across southern Australia are counting the cost to their mental health as one of the worst droughts in living memory persists.

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

Drought-affected farmers under increasing financial stress are calling for access to low or no-interest loans to help keep their businesses afloat. Emily Morgan, a farmer from Jabuk in SA's Mallee region, said while the government could not make it rain, it could provide low-interest rate loans to help in the short term. "We're not asking for a handout … or free money," she said.

1 month 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.