Kerry Staight

A boutique South Australian malt house is producing flavour-focused malt from barley grown in different regions.

Australia's emerging agave industry is attracting interest from distillers, farmers and scientists who believe the spiky plant could transform everything from tequila production to sustainable aviation fuel.

ABC Rural News provides authoritative coverage of the business and politics of Australian farming, livestock, forestry, agriculture and primary production

Researchers on Kangaroo Island have been breeding and releasing millions of sterile Australian sheep blowflies in an attempt to eradicate the pest.

Widespread farm crime is frustrating rural communities, with almost 90 per cent of farmers in New South Wales reporting they have been victims. 

Historic outback pub pouring beers again after 60 years

Station owners hosted scientists for decades at Nilpena, in South Australia, where excavations uncovered rare Ediacaran fossils, before selling the land to secure its future as a national park. 

ABC Rural News provides authoritative coverage of the business and politics of Australian farming, livestock, forestry, agriculture and primary production

Once almost lost, these fragile old vines are now the focus of DNA testing and efforts to preserve Australia's oldest vineyards.

A team on Kangaroo Island is making a final push to eradicate feral cats using specially trained hounds and high-tech traps.