Federal Agriculture Minister Murray Watt says the initiative,which has been agreed upon by the states and territories,will set the strategy for tackling escalating biosecurity risks over the coming decade.
A nationwide egg shortage is likely to push up the price of Sunday brunch at your local cafe,while some chefs might reduce the number of eggs served in popular dishes or resort to processed egg mixes.
A government agency that helps landowners eradicate feral animals said this year’s wet weather had led to a large increase in pest numbers in the state.
The man vying to replace Boris Johnson says the deal with Australia was a bad one for British farmers,but he would not renege on it because that would involve going back on an international treaty.
The government is being urged to cut the tax on pensioners’ income to encourage seniors to jump in their caravans to pick fruit or perform other farm work.
Peter Dutton says the border with Indonesia should be shut to protect against foot and mouth disease,but experts say it wouldn’t remove the risk,while harming trade and relations.
Many farmers have built up their herds of cattle for decades. All this could be lost if there is a foot and mouth disease outbreak in Australia.
Amid a fertiliser crisis driving up the cost of fruits and vegetables,researchers,start-ups and companies are looking to the future of an energy-intensive industry.
The government has announced stringent new biosecurity measures as it attempts to avert a disastrous local outbreak of the virus.
Anthony Albanese has pushed back against shutting the border with Indonesia amid fears over foot and mouth disease entering Australia,a stance backed by farmers,business groups and former diplomats.
Bill Sykes still recalls the widespread slaughter of livestock in the UK during the 2001 foot and mouth disease outbreak. He never wants to see such carnage again.