Alexandra Laskie

Australia’s largest banking institutions are sticking by their targets of net-zero financed emissions by 2050, despite a string of major US banks sidelining their environmental commitments.

Australia’s first free trade agreement to feature a stand-alone chapter on animal welfare came as a surprise to the agriculture sector, industry groups say.

The peak body for Australia’s horticulture industry is at risk of losing three members by Christmas.

Farmers are questioning millions of dollars’ worth of federal government subsidies to big businesses to fast-track heavy vehicle electrification.

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”.

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.