22 July 2022 The National Farmers' Federation welcomes todays decision by Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Andrew Metcalfe AO, in his capacity as The Director of Biosecurity to establish Biosecurity Response Zones at ... read more

This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article. To the relief of avocado lovers from coast to coast, the recent drama between the United States and Mexico was fleeting. The US Department of Ag... read more

The mushroom world is booming. Over the last several years, a growing network of homebound mycological enthusiasts, whether suffering from lockdown boredom, interested in the health benefits of fungi or eager to become more self-sufficient, has continued ... read more

How would you like your pork chop to look? If you could choose the perfect size and thickness, without enlisting your butcher—or even a knife—what would you design? What ratio of protein to fat? These are all factors that can be manipulated with custom-de... read more

Hello, I’m Sophie Hansen, a food writer and farmer. On our farm four hours west of Sydney, we raise deer according to holistic practices. This blog is a collection of recipes and resources for people who love supporting their farmers by sourcing, sharing ... read more

12 days of homemade Christmas presentsDay 8, Stonefruit and red currant chutney????  Prep time 20 minsCook time 30-35 minsMakes about 3 jars (depending on their size!) This is absolutely delicious served with warm ham and crusty bread, dolloped on a quich... read more

Chef Whitney Matthews knows her seafood. The award-winning chef, previously featured on the Cooking Channel, grew up fishing with her family in the Chesapeake Bay. Fish common in her childhood, such as summer flounder, are increasingly rare. “My father wa... read more

Fires are a fact of life in California, but the severity and volume of the fires lately are causing major problems for one of the state’s most important agricultural crops: grapes. Winegrape growing is a fundamental and significant part of the agricultura... read more

Houseplants are a little like rabbits. They have a tendency to multiply really quickly. You might bring home a little spider plant cutting to pop in some soil, and before you know it, you have a full-on windowsill garden. No judgment. We’ve all been there... read more

Originally, Joe and Wendy Rizzo, co-owners of Mushroom Spirits Distillery, an offshoot of Ithaca, New York mushroom farm Blue Oyster Cultivation, had planned to make vodka—but not mushroom vodka.  “Then it hit me,” Joe recalls. “We’re a mushroom farm. We ... read more

Native to China, the spotted lanternfly is a visually beautiful insect with spotted outer wings and brightly colored red and white inner wings. But don’t be fooled. Although they may be pretty to look at, the pests should be destroyed immediately. While t... read more

Honey. Peanut butter. Coffee. All pretty straightforward pantry staples for many of us and all elegantly simple. What is peanut butter, really? It’s just blended peanuts. Maybe with a touch of salt or a sweetener if you like. But as we look to the future ... read more

Amanda Thomas is one of those women who just gets stuff done. She’s a farmer, business owner, agronomist, mum and WICKED camp oven cook. She’s also a really kind, thoughtful and clever lady – let it be known that I am a big fan. I recently travelled to he... read more

Over the last 100 years, the number of Black farmers has dropped precipitously. Most estimates report that Black farmers have lost more than 12 million acres of land in the last century, or 90 percent of their previous holdings. One study calculated the l... read more

The country’s first national hemp survey was released last week, applying data to trends many have already observed. Although hemp was sold to farmers as the next big agricultural advancement, it has largely failed to live up to the hype, with fewer growe... read more

Last week I got to get on a plane and fly to Adelaide for the launch of Iris & Wool’s Autumn/Winter campaign (which includes two jumpers created in collaboration with me and the beautiful Emily of I&W). I’m wearing one of ‘our’ jumpers in the pict... read more

As the global amount of arable land steadily decreases, some scientists and entrepreneurs are looking to the stars as the next great agrarian frontier. A concept as old as the first science fiction story, humanity’s escape to a life in space hinges on the... read more

There was a time, not too long ago, when ginseng studded the forest floor. From Alabama up to the foothills of New York and further west, pointed leaves with jagged edges and small, bead-like red berries popped out of the rugged hillsides. Native American... read more

Fruit flies are the worst. One day, you have a perfectly lovely banana sitting on your counter, and the next, you’re hosting a bed and breakfast for a colony of vermin, and they are overstaying their welcome. Fruit flies can pop up at any time of year, bu... read more

12 days of homemade Christmas presentsDay 12???? Christmas Pudding Talk about saving the best for last! This recipe comes to us from deep in the Local is Lovely blog archives and before that, from Anna Derham aka @derhaminteriors’ late Grandma Booth. Than... read more