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While Australia's wine industry struggles with falling demand, one Hunter Valley winery is composting every grape skin and stem to feed its vines. Their zero-waste approach just earned them the nation's most prestigious farming award.
A Queensland cotton farmer turned a risky bet on 200,000 T-shirts into a thriving clothing brand that now employs locals and keeps families in his drought-prone hometown. Sam Coulton proves rural businesses can compete with city retailers while creating drought-proof jobs where they're needed most.
A 5,500-year-old Cypriot winegrape is saving Australian farmers thousands of gallons while surviving 49°C heatwaves. The drought-resistant variety connects growers to their heritage while offering hope to a struggling industry.
Skyrocketing food transport costs are sparking a paddock-to-plate revolution across Australia. Farmers and shoppers are rediscovering the benefits of buying local, cutting out the thousand-kilometer detours their food used to take.
A New South Wales chef is purchasing entire cattle carcasses instead of just prime cuts, turning overlooked meat into creative dishes while slashing waste. The approach saves money, supports local farmers, and proves that sustainable eating can be delicious.
When Frank Egan's wife fell ill, he couldn't maintain his high-maintenance flock. His creative solution led to a healthier sheep breed that's bringing the taste of home to Australian immigrants.
After months of dust storms and forced livestock sales, over 200mm of rain has finally soaked some of Queensland's driest farming regions. Farmers who were preparing for massive destocking can now plan for recovery instead.
Australia just approved its first genetically modified whole food for sale: a purple tomato packed with extra antioxidants and a surprisingly sweet flavor. Melbourne shoppers will find them on shelves by mid-2025.
As temperatures hit 44°C across inland New South Wales, farmers are getting creative to protect their animals and crops. From clay-based sunscreen for grapes to midnight livestock sales, Australian agriculture is adapting to extreme heat.