Government Increases Quad Bike Safety to Make Farming a Safer Occupation
A new law has been passed requiring all new quad bikes to be fitted with anti-roll devices and safety stickers within two years. The announcement by the federal government earlier this month comes after years of campaigning by groups including the National Farmers’ Federation, the Country Women’s Association and the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Between […]
Australian Government Promises Easier Access to Migrant Labour Pool
A relaxation in the rules that govern several Australian visa programs will give farmers better access to migrants and holiday makers for labour. The Australian government has announced that 18 new agricultural occupations will be added to the regional occupation list, opening up opportunities for employers seeking workers with overseas experience in aquaculture, cotton, horticulture, […]
Virtual Realities: Powering the Future of Agriculture.
Capitalising on the opportunities that virtual reality could offer agriculture, an Adelaide-based company has developed a number of immersive experiences to help the industry fill gaps including training, education, sales and marketing. The company’s VR paddock-to-plate experience is helping children across Australia better understand where their food comes from. The classroom is a bus that […]
Visible Farmer Video Shares the Significance of Australia’s Female Famers
A new video has been released in time with International Women’s Day (March 8th) to celebrate and promote the roles women play in agriculture, as well as highlighting the work still to be done. The video, which aims to ‘put a spotlight on the hidden face of agriculture’, shows the diverse tasks women undertake in […]
Ag Tech Key to Food Security
The future represents a number of challenges for global agriculture. As the world’s population is set to reach 9.8 billion by 2050 (currently at 7.7 billion), challenging the global industry to grow more food with less land. In fact, it’s estimated that food production will need to double in that time in order to meet […]
The Rise and Rise of Alternative Milk Varieties
Domestic sales of alternative milk varieties, also known as ‘mylk’, have risen by 60% in the last ten years, equating to an increase of AUD $68 million in sales. Soy milk is the largest shareholder with 49.9% of the sector, followed by almond milk (43.9%), rice milk (3.7%) and oat milk (1.2%). Almond milk is […]
I Love Moo: Dating-Style App Plays Cupid for Lonely Cows
A group of innovative software developers have recently launched a new tinder-style dating app to help farmers find the best breeding prospects for their cattle. Tudder, the brain child of UK farm technology start-up Hectare Agritech, allows farmers to scroll through the profiles of potential suitors, including essential information including breed, age, location and more. […]