Dispatch from London: Why farm advocacy matters more than ever

Dispatch from London: Why farm advocacy matters more than ever

Five weeks in the United Kingdom offered a front-row view of the pressures shaping modern agriculture and a reminder that farmers must stay united and at the policy table. Earlier this year I spent five weeks in the United Kingdom participating in the Challenge of...
Net zero needs Aussie agriculture on board

Net zero needs Aussie agriculture on board

Australia’s primary producers are already at the forefront of managing land, water and climate risk. Farmers live with the realities of a changing environment every day. But they also understand that achieving net zero is not as simple as setting a target and walking...
Ag integration critical for prosperity plans

Ag integration critical for prosperity plans

Energy and water are shaping up as significant issues at both a state and national level this year, particularly as the state government touts major investments in the north of SA. I was privy to a presentation from Premier Peter Malinauskas recently on the State...
SA’s economic future begins at farm gates

SA’s economic future begins at farm gates

ALMOST 12 months ago, the 2023 State Economic Statement was released to set the vision for economic development based on pillars of smart, sustainable, and inclusive priorities. The Premier boldly called upon SA to forge a new role in the global economy, as we could...
Rural voices must be heard in energy transition

Rural voices must be heard in energy transition

SA’s transition to renewable energy has captured the attention of policy makers and industry alike, particularly as we grapple with the impacts of climate change and the need to do more to reduce our emissions. In just over 16 years, SA’s electricity mix...