Australia set for warmer than average quarter
Australia is set for more above-average temperatures over the next few months, according to the Bureau of Meteorology.
Weather patterns changing the schedule of Australian viticulture
Changeable weather has led to some winemakers in Western Australia stripping their vines and crushing fruit at the earliest point ever.
South Australia to get more drought support
Farmers in South Australia will be offered drought support by the government, as difficult conditions continue to make sustainable agriculture difficult.
UN: Water sustainability a global issue
Demand for fresh water around the globe will outstrip supply by the year 2030, according to the latest research published by the United Nations.
Australia set for long-term rainfall decline
Australia faces the prospect of a 40 per cent decrease in rainfall, according to the latest research from US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Good quality water crucial to keeping Australian cattle healthy
Dairy Australia has released its latest report which shows that milk production across the country is steady, despite some volatility in the global market.
BOM issues definitive report on Australia’s climate in 2014
The Bureau of Meteorology has released its definitive report on Australian weather in 2014, with the year one of above average temperatures.
NSW government pledges $300 million to drought support
The New South Wales government announced that it will provide a further $300 million of relief funding for those effected by droughts across the state.
Bumper grain crops for South Australia
South Australian grain farmers have negated the weather conditions and harvested a bumper crop, due in part to effective water management.
Australian viticulture thrives as wine exports grow
In a boon for the Australian wine industry, exports grew across 2014 with a staggering 700 million litres shipped to markets across the globe.