This paper tells a story of engagement, respect, learning and hope. Indigenous involvement with the northern cattle industry has been a foundation element since the industry began to operate on indigenous land, over 150 years ago. That involvement has seen many changes and this project represents a change towards improved...

This case study from the “Amplifying Stories of Agroecology Principles and Practices” (ASAPP) project series highlights the Jonai Farms and Meatsmiths, a family farm in Dja Dja Wurrung country, Central Highlands, Victoria, Australia. After a journey through America to learn from ethical farmers, the familiy returned home determined to create a model...

With professional support, practitioner-led innovation is highly effective. Industry-wide adoption is achievable through evidence-based extension and peer-to-peer learning.  

Highlights Explores the challenges of steering a largescale climate services innovation project towards greater inclusivity. Maximising customisation options for users and avoiding prescriptive interpretation enables greater flexibility of use. Responsible and inclusive approaches to climate services design are valuable even if adopted once development has commenced. CONTEXT Climate services are integral to climate change adaptation in agriculture. Inclusive...

This paper discusses the numerous ways that Indigenous peoples are excluded from or disadvantaged in public procurement markets, as well as international best practices regarding their inclusion in these markets. Five countries were identified as having relevant programs and initiatives to incorporate Indigenous peoples in the public procurement market: Australia,...

Soil health, how it is defined and characterized, has long been a topic of debate, but its importance has never been in doubt. The FAO has provided a unifying definition of what soil health is, but uncertainty remains as to how it will be measured. While finding suitable soil health...

The report focuses on the challenges and opportunities facing agriculture in the context of climate change in the UK and Australia. It discusses the vulnerability of agriculture to climate change impacts and the need for mitigation measures. The report highlights the potential of precision agriculture technologies and environmentally safe interventions,...

It is difficult to identify farm management practices that consistently provide greenhouse gas (GHG) abatement at different locations because effectiveness of practices is greatly influenced by climates and soils. We address this knowledge gap by identifying practices that provide abatement in eight case studies located across diverse conditions in Australian’s...

Honeybees (Apis mellifera), wild bees, and other pollinators can be adversely affected by pesticides as well as other stressors, with potentially large economic and ecological consequences. Legislation is one possible tool which can be used to support actions to protect pollinators from pesticides. Several documents have been published at the...

Researchers at the University of Queensland have worked on research projects in the PNG Highlands since 2005. These projects were, and are, applied research to manage soil fertility in sweetpotato-based cropping systems in the Highlands. They were funded by the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research. Our key collaborator was...

El sistema integrado de producción avícola y compost es un método que combina el compostaje, la cría de aves de corral, y la producción de huevos. Es un método de bajo costo para criar pollos, mientras se produce compost de buena calidad. Los costos de alimentación son casi eliminados debido...

The integrated compost and poultry system is a farming method that combines composting, poultry raising, and egg production. It is a low-cost method to raise chickens while producing good quality compost. Feed costs are almost eliminated because food scraps, manure, and mulch are used for feed – all of which...

All different varieties - with fruits of varying colour, shape and crispiness – lined the pathways of her tiny backyard garden in western Flanders. Over the span of her life, she had steadily collected them by exchanging cuttings with friends, neighbours and other amateur horticulturists. Having nursed them into full-grown...

Another international CSA network has evolved in the South Pacific to serve and develop a growing food movement. The Community Supported Agriculture Network Australia and New Zealand (CSAAUSNZ) is an advocacy group dedicated to highlighting, growing and supporting CSAs in Australia and New Zealand....

This study provides a comparative analysis of global agricultural policies aimed at drawing lessons for the future of the CAP. Against the background of the main trends in agricultural support as well as recent changes and new initiatives in global agricultural policies, an in depth analysis is made of selected...

Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences data show large family farms generally outperform corporates in terms of operating returns. ABARES compared the rate of return of corporate and family farms earning more than $1 million for five years to 2015-16. The analysis included capital appreciation of assets —...

What started out as an aspiration to be self sufficient, has evolved into a vision to grow and support young farmers into a profession that has enormous reward, alongside huge risk, immense challenges and a great deal of fulfillment. What’s more Joel can see the future in small-scale farming and...

This report is intended to examine the current and changing dynamics of succession planning in Australian farming families and the potential impact these changes will have on regional communities and the broader economy. Our survey enabled a close analysis of generational change regarding preferences and attitudes towards succession planning. Results...

The Green Gate Organic Farm is the farm operation part of the National Environment Centre (NEC), a vocational education facility part of TAFE NSW Riverina Institute in New South Wales, Australia. The farm was set up in the mid 1990’s. In the process of planning a number of uncertainties were...

Dado que vivimos en un territorio extenso, prácticamente desierto y, además, con una densidad de población muy baja, desde tiempo atrás los australianos hemos tenido que responder astutamente a los desafíos que nuestra geografía y climas extremos nos presentan. Nos hemos visto obligados a, una y otra vez, definir, concebir...