Agriculture
Pork industry attacks Lucy pig campaign
A controversial animal rights campaign has caught the attention of a peak Australian farming body. The Animals Australia campaign accuses......
Cattle pose global warming threats
While it may appear hilarious,studies reveal that belching and flatulence releasing cattle are bigger contributors to global warming than transport......
Cattle Truck Calamities
After another livestock truck accident on country roads this week Dr. Hugh Wirth, chairman of The World Society for Protection......
World Poultry Congress
The World Poultry Congress is on this week amidst talk surrounding Ingham chicken’s new ad campaign “If you don’t like......
Australian farmers anxious about carbon emissions trading
On Friday this week Ross Garnaut will deliver his final word on what kind of carbon emissions trading scheme Australia......
The ultimate in recycling: how our poo can grow the best crops
Dr Steven Smith speaks with the Wire’s Jess Haynes about the benefits and risks of using human waste on our......
Mental health first-aid for farmers
Mental health first aid is being offered to farmers in an effort to curb the ongoing effects of stress and......
A Delicate Balance?
Three years ago, young film-maker Aaron Scheibner was so shocked by what he saw as the cruelty of the food......
Solving the international food crisis- one legume at a time
The world is now looking at a massive food crisis. There have been riots in Haiti, Egypt and the Philippines......
Sustainable Seafood Day- not enough fish left in the sea
Think back to last time you tucked into a plate of fish and chips… Did you know where the tasty......