Alexandra Laskie

Farmers “need to be in the tent” talking about sustainability to avoid being locked out of global trade, after Australia negotiated its first free trade agreement with a chapter explicitly on “sustainable agriculture”.

The president of the Victorian Farmers Federation’s pig group will remain in his leadership role after allegations he breached animal welfare regulations were substantiated by authorities.

Deepening division between farmers and animal activists is hampering efforts to renew Australia’s national animal welfare strategy.

On the sidelines of the world’s biggest food trade show in Dubai, a friendly cricket match turns serious.

Farmers are urging Canberra and Spring Street to work together to form a southwest Victoria drought package as the region loses millions each week from freeze-dried conditions.

Victoria is trialling the use of virtual livestock fencing on a dairy herd at its Gippsland research farm ahead of considering its commercial rollout across the state.

The Victorian Farmers Federation’s pig group president has stepped aside while alleged animal welfare breaches are investigated, following the release of graphic footage allegedly taken at his northern Victorian piggery.

Australian agricultural exports to India are up 60 per cent since the signing of a new trade agreement last year.

Animal rights organisation Four Paws has attacked Australia’s animal welfare standards, describing them as “consistently falling behind the rest of the world”.

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