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Darwin barramundi facility aims to cut waste, reduce food miles
For a long time a lot of the region's wild-caught barra was sent to southern states for processing, but Darwin's first major fish processing facility aims to cut the distance fresh seafood travels before hitting local plates.
How do you produce the healthiest carton of milk?
Researchers hope a close examination of the milk from a string of WA dairies will help strengthen the link between good herd management and healthier, higher levels of vitamins and minerals.
Olive oil prices tipped to rise thanks to poor season and European heatwave
Domestic olive oil yields have been on the conservative side this year, which could result in a further rise to the current record prices for consumers.
Tonnes of 'beautiful' oranges, mandarins dropped in paddocks as stockfeed
Citrus growers are struggling to produce fruit that meets market specifications and truckloads of rejected but "quality" oranges, tangelos and mandarins are being sent to feed cattle and sheep.
Cattle prices are down and the herd is growing, so why is steak still so expensive?
Australia's unemployment rate is the lowest in almost 50 years. That's good news, but not if you're throwing a barbecue. Here's why.
Micro abattoir approved in Victoria's Central Highlands
A micro abattoir in Victoria's central highlands gets the local council's green light promising improved animal welfare and a secure supply chain for local farmers.
Bumper harvest in Australia's truffle capital as global demand continues to grow
Truffle producers in WA can't keep up with worldwide demand for the lucrative fungus following an "outstanding" 2023 harvest.
Plant-based food industry makes leap forward as scientists discover missing 'fatty' meat flavour
Alternative protein producers in Australia are navigating a period of reset following a dramatic year of stock market price falls for major meat substitute companies.
Battery eggs on the way out — eventually — as ministers agree they have to go
An egg industry advocate says farmers will need to be compensated if a suggested end date for battery hens in Australia becomes a reality.
Waste-busting businesses find ways to save surplus Australian fruit from being dumped
An increasing number of businesses are using fruit that would otherwise be dumped, with one retailer attaching EFTPOS facilities to his honesty boxes.
Meat judging is 'just a blast' despite early morning starts, says visiting student
Early morning training sessions in an abattoir are an important part of rising through the ranks to become a judge of the finest cuts and carcasses.
Food waste is costing Australian households up to $3,000 a year
About 7.6 million tonnes of unnecessary food waste is thrown in the bin by Australians every year.
Consumers warned the price of milk will rise, as processors lift their prices to dairy farmers
The price of a bottle of milk is expected to rise as major dairy processors continue to pay farmers more for their milk.
Queensland 'dairy-free' yoghurt manufacturer COYO sued after UK woman's anaphylaxis death
A Sunshine Coast company which manufactures "dairy-free" coconut yoghurt and ice cream products is being sued in the Queensland Supreme Court following a woman's death in the UK.
Plant-based meat is already out there — now 'real' meat grown in a lab could soon be on the grocery list
The national food standards body is assessing an application to sell luxury lab-grown meat products, while another company with a cultured lamb burger is waiting to see if customers bite.
Cheaper steaks on the way as more meat heads to market
An intense herd rebuild has left Australia with more cattle for market, and graziers and consumers alike are set to benefit.
Lab-grown meat to be a 'supplement' to the food system
David Kay from Upside Foods says the approval of lab-grown meat is a historic update and will be a supplement to the food system.
Vicky started her apprenticeship 'in a man's world' at age 35, and hasn't looked back since
When Vicky Yates began her apprenticeship as a butcher she bucked the gender trend, joining an industry where only 6 per cent of the workforce is female.
Eggs are getting pricey and hard to find — here's why
Hard boiled with soldiers, poached, fried, or scrambled, whichever way you have your eggs, you'll be paying more for the privilege.
Sick of having lamb prices dictated to him by supermarkets, this farmer went direct to the customer
Farmer Colin Harper was fed up with being a price taker — and not a price maker — when it came to selling his lambs. To solve the problem, the Riverina farmer decided to step away from the saleyards.
Why this company is making gelato out of cauliflower and pumpkin
Each scoop of pumpkin or cauliflower ice-cream has half a serve of vegetables and the same nutritional value of cooked vegetables. And as a bonus, is also a way to tackle Australia's growing food waste problem.
Camels proving effective at controlling invasive plants
Camels aren’t commonly thought of as a livestock option in Australian agriculture but a program to teach farmers how to handle and profit from the beasts is gaining traction.
Purple Bravo apples, the 'Louis Vuitton' of their kind, bound for international stage
With their deep crimson skin and bright white flesh, Bravo apples are unique. It's hoped they'll be the next apple success story from Western Australia.
Dairy farmers reeling after major milk processors slash price offerings by up to 10 per cent
As opening prices from the country's major milk processors were slowly released over the past two weeks, news they have slashed offers to farmers has sent sour waves of anger rippling through the industry.
Pink is the new orange with consumers hungry for photo-worthy new citrus varieties
New varieties of citrus like cara cara navels and blood oranges are growing in popularity, but farmers say supermarkets need to stock more to grow demand.