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Economist says ruling out minor parties gives them oxygen
Cameron Bagrie says the land tax idea is ‘nuts’, but the party's competition policy captures a link the major parties have missed.
Delivering solar that saves, earns and survives outages
Farmlands FLEX is giving farmers battery-backed solar that keeps the shed running through a power cut, while trimming one of the fastest-rising costs on farm.
Using ag drones as another tool in the toolkit
Beyond spraying, drones now spread granular fertiliser, muster livestock, map paddocks and check water troughs.
Vets renew push to ban fireworks
They will renew the push to ban public firework sales after the government rejected the change, despite a petition of more than 93,000 signatures.
What’s next as Hastings McCain’s plant bid withdrawn
A feasibility study into a smaller processing site continues, with early results promising.
‘Really optimistic’: Hort sector strong as 900 attend conference
The sector remains on track to double its farm gate value by 2035, with export revenue forecast to reach $9.7 billion.
The Skeptic’s Guide to the Universe
Long-time SGU podcast host Dr Steven Novella joined Andy in studio for an extended special episode.
Young Rural Businesswoman winner: ‘So much has come from it already’
Founder of hat and tack business Bar M Millie Aitken learned to shape hats in Colorado after four years on Canadian cattle ranches.
‘A real success story’: What are the changes to RSE scheme?
Changes to the RSE scheme will let workers move between accredited employers more quickly to respond to weather and work demands.
ACT encouraging Feds to read Backing Hunters policy ‘a bit more clearly’
ACT deputy leader and Associate Justice Minister rejects Fed's concern that hunters would let deer numbers rise.