Australian crop production increased in 2007-08 in comparison to the previous year, but generally remains at among the lowest levels in five years, according to figures released by the Australian Bureau...

The re-introduction of dairy subsidies in the US has been met with disappointment in Australia, as concerns grow that protectionism could have a negative impact on food security. “The US announcement...

Policies enacted by the United States and the European Union, and pushed through global institutions during the last several decades, laid the ground for the ongoing food crisis, according to a new report...

Food security and the role of agriculture in the recovery from the global recession was high on Australia’s agenda for the G8+ Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting, the Federal Government has advised. The...

The recently established Humboldt Forum for Food and Agriculture has urged the immediate adoption of a five-point plan of action, entitled “Food First”, to counter concerns about food security...

Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Tony Burke is in China and Hong Kong this week with Australian industry leaders promoting wine and meat and pushing for a free trade agreement.Mr Burke...

Sustainable practices in agriculture, combined with the development of local food systems, can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the food system, finds a new paper by the Institute for Agriculture...

Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Tony Burke, is in the Middle East this week to promote Australian agricultural trade including in wheat, dairy and live animal exports.He will be meeting...

Buyers from around the world will sample the very best of Western Australian produce – including a new crab mornay, marinated yabbies and fruit-flavoured vinegar – at this weekend’s Fine...

The Federal Government has launched a project to investigate what drives food tourism and look at ways to help the industry expand. Food tourism, or agritourism, can include food and wine trails, farm...