Sustainable and Alternative Farming

Amee Dennis wants more people to question where their clothes and accessories come from and how they are made.

Fresh produce goes to waste because it's too small, slightly yellow from sunburn or has tiny spots of leaf rub.

More than 40 per cent of Garry Kadwell's property is dedicated to revegetation after he planted tens of thousands of trees across his property. It is a move that has seen him save thousands of dollars and improve production levels. 

Tasmania's largest farm is back on the market, and it is expected to fetch offers of more than $100 million.

Across the country, wind farms are being built faster than ever, but agricultural landholders are split on embracing the energy revolution while protecting food production.

After four consecutive dry winters, beekeepers in Western Australia are warning of diminished hives and biodiversity loss as fewer flowers bloom and pollen dries up.  

A plant bearing a supersized new avocado variety is tipped to be a sell-out, ahead of its first release to retail nurseries and home gardeners.

Native ancient grains are bringing fresh flavours to recipes as brewers and bakers fall in love with bush foods.  

Doug McGregor and Rachel Hogan have been transforming everything from felled trees to old church pews into handmade homewares in their workshop nestled in the Warby Ranges of north-east Victoria.

Farmers in the Murray-Darling Basin fear proposed mineral sand mines could raise water tables and increase soil salinity, as mining companies plan to pump billions of litres of water per year into mines in Victoria and NSW.

Pick-your-own farms are becoming increasingly popular with both Australian growers and customers, allowing farmers to be price makers instead of price takers.

Agriculture will have to store carbon for the big polluters if Australia is to meet its net zero emissions target by 2050. But a leading researcher says the plan won't work. 

Truffle producer Tanya Moroney says the scent of the fungus infuses her home and clothes, but she's grateful for their aroma after losing her sense of smell during treatment for cancer.

In an interview with Stateline WA, Agriculture Minister Murray Watt insists the federal government's $107 million transition package is "significant", but says discussions will continue with the state government to determine what is needed. 

Peter Brett says the Land Rovers Club has helped improve the car.

A community-supported agriculture enterprise is supplying chemical-free produce grown on Whyalla's arid salt pans and offering alternatives to the big supermarkets.

Levels of nitrous oxide, one of the top three greenhouse gasses, are still going up as is the usage of nitrogen-based fertilisers, global report shows.

While pushed as a sustainable source for clothing, hemp producers say a complex web of rules and regulations — including going through the office of drug control — make it hard for them to meet demands from the fashion industry.

The ACT government is encouraging farmers to use dung beetles to recycle the nutrients in cow dung into their pastures, with experts saying they improve soil quality and reduce fly numbers — and are cheaper than fertiliser.

With upheavals in the agriculture industry making some farms unviable, a landowner in South Australia is encouraging others to consider repurposing their properties for renewable energy projects.