How many hectares needed to pay the 'ute tax'?

At episode3, we collect a lot of data on a lot of different areas. We don’t even use some datasets that often, but we collect them just in case they become useful.

One of the datasets that we decided to track was the new cost of a ute in Australia (excluding government costs) from the early 80s to the present.

Producers warn Senate of mass exodus from farming if supermarkets left unchecked

Farmers and producers have warned of a mass exodus from the agriculture industry because of low prices for goods paid for by major...

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Govt report forecasts major climate risks for ag

Australia’s first national Climate Risk Assessment has warned that the agricultural sector and the regions must be prepared for mo...

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Aussie ag ministers turn up the heat on animal welfare

Attendees of today’s Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting committed to jointly develop a National Statement on Animal Welfare.

Producers warn Senate of mass exodus from farming if supermarkets left unchecked

Producers have told a Senate inquiry large numbers of family farms would be forced to close because of low prices being set by major supermarkets.

Govt report forecasts major climate risks for ag

The government's National Climate Risk Assessment has found that agriculture will be at risk of extreme events like drought, extreme heat, and flash flooding that will impact yields, damage infrastructure threaten export markets.

Aussie ag ministers turn up the heat on animal welfare

Australia’s ag ministers have today committed to jointly develop a National Statement on Animal Welfare. It comes on the same day as they launch public consultation on the renewal of the Australian Animal Welfare Strategy.

Varroa mite probe sparks east coast police raids

A bee industry chief is expecting answers soon about how a devastating bee parasite got into Australia and says the majority of feral bees could disappear.

MV Bahijah cleared to set sail

MV Bahijah has been approved to travel to Israel via the Cape of Good Hope, avoiding the treacherous Red Sea.

Biosecurity bill enters Parliament amid farmer outrage

The Biosecurity Levy Bill was introduced into Parliament today, angering the agriculture industry that will be stung $50m annually.

Dietary guidelines overreach in bad taste: farmers

A move to incorporate environmental messaging into Australian Dietary Guidelines has left a foul taste in mouth of agriculture industry representatives.

Government announces $45 million in climate change grants for ag

Agriculture Minister Murray Watt announced $45 million in partnerships and innovation grant opportunities at evokeAG in Perth on Tuesday.

WA farmers president boycotts meeting on sheep exports

WA Farmers president John Hassell has boycotted a meeting with the agriculture minister over live sheep exports and the forced return of a livestock ship.

How many hectares needed to pay the 'ute tax'?

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Producers warn Senate of mass exodus from farming if supermarkets left unchecked

Govt report forecasts major climate risks for ag

Aussie ag ministers turn up the heat on animal welfare

Producers warn Senate of mass exodus from farming if supermarkets left unchecked

Govt report forecasts major climate risks for ag

Aussie ag ministers turn up the heat on animal welfare

Varroa mite probe sparks east coast police raids

MV Bahijah cleared to set sail

Biosecurity bill enters Parliament amid farmer outrage

Dietary guidelines overreach in bad taste: farmers

Government announces $45 million in climate change grants for ag

WA farmers president boycotts meeting on sheep exports

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