The simple truth is lack of rain is the main factor driving up the cost of water: ABARES

Northern Australia represents good value and good long-term capital gains for local or overseas investors says Troy Setter

This year's below average winter rainfall in eastern Australia is part of a drying pattern over winter over the past 20 years.

Joyce breaks ranks with government policy to argue for regional constituents who rank among most disadvantaged in the country.

Opinion: Government summit meeting sheds light on the bush, but risks being seen as a hollow gesture.

BOM data now rates the current dry through the Murray Darling Basin as the worst on record.

Recognition has been given to the 30th anniversary of the opening of Korea as a market for Australian beef.

Binnaway farmer Kym Monkton said while he appreciated all "the little bits and pieces" of support governments offered farmers doing it tough, he wanted to see a more "permanent fix".

A project improving the nutritional profile of staple crops such as rice, maize and cassava is kicking goals.

National Soil Advocated Michael Jeffrey reappointed to role, Soils for Life gets cash injection.