Selina Green

The nation's drought supports will come under scrutiny at a major national forum today as southern farmers continue to battle dry times.

After 12 months without income, three SA tomato growing businesses hit by an exotic virus have been given the green light to resume trading.

Longer fire seasons pose a challenge for countries in different hemispheres that traditionally lend each other a hand during disasters.

Thirteen years since the start of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan, a comprehensive evaluation finds rivers, wetlands and lakes are in far better shape.

South Australian beekeepers are already battling drought and low prices. The last thing they need is a bee-killing parasite, which has stayed out of the state so far.

Australia crushed more red wine grapes this year but fewer people are drinking it, prompting warnings of a worsening wine glut.

Hundreds of Australian organic producers will need to be recertified to be able to continue exporting their products overseas after a major certifier goes into administration.

Thousands of South Australia's trees and some crops will be threatened if a tiny beetle makes its way across the state border from WA.

A South Australian plan to ban non-compostable labels on fresh produce has come unstuck with growers worried about higher costs for consumers during tough times.

Many people are wondering how they can help struggling farmers hit hard this past year by drought and floods. It turns out there are options.

One of the world's largest producers believes it has cracked the code to keeping the taste of wine people want while removing the alcohol. 

A clinical psychologist warns that winter rain will not "wash away the worries" caused by severe drought across southern Australia.

As South Australian farmers continue to battle keeping businesses afloat during the ongoing drought, many are calling for interest rate relief for loans so they can feed animals and cover essentials.

From pet food to human food, insects have many potential uses in Australia. But the industry has to overcome some big challenges around public perception first.

Australian wool production is forecast to reach its lowest level since the early 1900s, forcing skilled shearers to seek work interstate, overseas or leave the industry entirely.

Australian wine began flowing back into China last year when tariffs were removed, but overall exports are declining significantly.

The South Australian government provides $3 million in support for dairy farmers affected by the collapse of Beston Global Food. 

Anzac Day marks the traditional start for planting winter crops, but this year farmers are hoping for rain as they begin planting their crops in the dry.

Research tracking released bilbies and bettongs in remote SA has found feral cats are their biggest killer.

Dairy farmers say the sector is struggling amid consumers turning to cheaper cheese imports flooding supermarket shelves.

While communities around Adelaide cope with drought, another part of South Australia is dealing with a "historic" flood event. Here's what we know.

Much of south-eastern Australia has recorded record low rainfall, but there haven't been any drought declarations from state governments or the Commonwealth.

Some farmers say the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission report hasn't gone far enough, and they want more transparency between supermarkets and shoppers. Others are happy to see changes in how they do business with Coles, Aldi, and Woolworths. 

Many South Australians awoke to the almost unfamiliar sound of rain hitting their roofs as parts of Adelaide experienced falls of 10mm, and the state's west recorded even higher totals.

Farmers pushed to the brink by drought have joined the state opposition on the steps of Adelaide's Parliament House calling for more government action.