To the controversy about the chemical herbicide paraquat. The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicine Authority is due to announce if the highly toxic weed killer will be banned. Neurologists argue that exposure to paraquat is linked to Parkinson's disease. 

Damaging hailstorms that can destroy entire crops are likely to increase in south east Australia due to climate change.

While the renewables debate continues to divide many regional areas, for some farmers becoming a host has been a financial lifesaver.

If you’re in the sheep and or wool industry, you should take a look at the bi-ennial Lambex conference coming up next month, the 7 – 10 July in Adelaide. 

Riverine Plains AG Extension is supporting southern NSW producers with free practical carbon farming assessments.