Food manufacturer turns oat husks into electricity in Bordertown
In a world first, a Limestone Coast food manufacturer will convert oat husks into electricity, enabling it to offset almost all its monthly energy costs.
Victorian farm worker accommodation exempt from the state’s planning permits
Agriculture minister Mary-Anne Thomas said the new streamlined planning process would help support farmers to house their vital seasonal workers.
Two brothers are celebrating 40 years in business together as the owners of Redman Wines
Brothers and Redman Wines co-owners Mal and Bruce Redman are celebrating four decades of vintages together — a testament to both their business model and relationship.
From bushfires to brandy: How this Adelaide Hills winemaker is turning ashes into alcohol
South Australian winemaker Simon Tolley is hoping to salvage grapes tainted with smoke from the 2019 Cudlee Creek bushfire into something valuable — spirits.
Cancellation of Brisbane Ekka leaves SME vendors footing the bill
Queensland’s Royal Show Ekka has been cancelled for the second year in a row due to the pandemic, leaving stall owners, vendors and exhibitors bearing the cost of wasted preparations and no sales.
SwarmFarm founder Andrew Bate explains why he’s building a tech startup in a rural area
"SwarmFarm is building the future of farming through robotics, but that doesn't mean we want to tear down everything that's come before us," writes founder Andrew Bate.
SA wine producer welcomes $1 million industry grant but says more needs to be done to ‘create demand’
Federal government funding to the tune of almost $1 million for Australia’s peak wine body will help wine producers tap into markets outside of China but more needs to be done to drive consumer demand, a South Australian wine producer says.
Australian Workers’ Union takes on minimum wage for fruit pickers
The AWU’s case will be heard on Tuesday, where the union says it will argue the Horticulture Award should be amended so that every worker on every farm is entitled to the minimum casual rate of pay.
Family-run winery “hamstrung” as it struggles to find staff post-COVID-19
A lack of staff is preventing this family winery from realising the full advantage of increased domestic tourism, and hampering its recovery.
Explained: Which industries will benefit most from the Australia-UK free trade deal?
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has called the Australia-UK free trade agreement that will cut tariffs on 99% of Aussie goods ‘the right deal’ for the nation.
What’s stopping the UK-Australia trade deal from being signed?
Scott Morrison says he’s waiting for ‘the right deal’ before the UK-Australia free trade agreement (FTA) is finalised, but what are the sticking points preventing a signing?
Wine and robots: The Yield partners with Yamaha and Treasury Wine Estates to boost efficiency and sustainability on Aussie vineyards
The Yield has partnered with ASX-listed Treasury Wine Estates and Yamaha on an R&D project aimed at improving autonomous crop management.
