
Australian Farmers Unite to Protect Flocks from Bird Flu
Farmers across Australia are stepping up biosecurity to shield their birds from an emerging bird flu outbreak. Their proactive measures are protecting livelihoods and the nation's food supply.
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Farmers across Australia are stepping up biosecurity to shield their birds from an emerging bird flu outbreak. Their proactive measures are protecting livelihoods and the nation's food supply.
Australian farmers are spreading crushed glass bottles on their fields and seeing crop yields jump by 30 percent while cutting fertilizer costs. The recycled material unlocks nutrients trapped in soil and protects plants from drought, pests, and disease.
A farmer who grew up with transmission lines is stepping forward to support a controversial renewable energy project, offering his 4,000-hectare property to help power Australia's future. Craig McIntosh's decision could help connect renewable energy zones between Victoria and New South Wales.
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.