The Rhinos are here. Join the herd.

Art can spark the imagination and at the same time create awareness for important conservation causes. Madeline Smitham from the Taronga Conservation Society Australia explains how their biggest public art exhibition raises vital funding for a Black Rhino breeding program.

Drought management in a more extreme climate

With the current severe dry spell, Australia’s drought assistance policies focus entirely on crisis mitigation. Wool, beef and lamb producer Anthony Waugh suggests we should assist our farmers in good times and help them adjust their management to prepare for more difficult times.

The need for climate change adaptation

The current heatwave is just one sign of increasing climate change with weather becoming more extreme. Professor Kevin Parton argues that instead of concentrating on overcoming disasters when they occur, we need to learn to respond more effectively in future.

Reduce, reuse, recycle, rejoice: Cutting waste at Christmas

While Christmas is known as the time to be kinder to our fellow man, Planet Ark is asking all Australians to consider the impact our festive excesses have on the environment. Brad Gray explains how some simple actions can make your Christmas more joyful for the planet (and your wallet).  

The Revolution of Recycling in Australia

As Planet Ark celebrates the 18th anniversary of National Recycling Week, the environmental organisation is taking a look at the recycling revolutions happening around us. Janet Sparrow explains a number of key areas of development and how Australians can get involved beyond their home recycling bins.

The GrainCorp deal: Choosing between open for business or grower control

Prime Minister Tony Abbott says that it will be federal Treasurer Joe Hockey’s decision alone if a foreign acquisition of Australia’s largest agribusiness GrainCorp will go ahead. Tim Mazzarol provides background to a contentious issue.

ESCAS proves to be a toothless tiger, again

Recent graphic footage has put Australia’s live export trade back into the spotlight. Emmanuel Giuffre, Legal Counsel of animal protection institute Voiceless, argues that the Exporter Supply Chain Assurance Scheme (ESCAS) fails to protect Australian animals exported live.

Are the NSW bushfires linked to climate change?

Prime Minister Tony Abbott says that climate change is not a factor in the bushfires across New South Wales. Dr Matthias Boer, researcher at the University of Western Sydney, looks at the science behind this assertion.

Practical ways to help agriculture thrive

The government needs to take a practical approach to support the farming sector. Michael Schaefer, a grain producer from South Australia, shares his ideas on what needs to be done.

Coal Seam Gas and the future of manufacturing in Australia

Seen as either environmental hazard or important source of energy, coal seam gas (CSG) development remains a controversial issue. Tim Mazzarol, Winthrop Professor at the University of Western Australia, explores the challenges the government, and Federal Industry Minister Ian Macfarlane in particular, are facing.

Food sovereignty

NSW Farmers Association President Fiona Simson was a guest speaker at the IV Global Access Partners National Economic Review: Australia’s Annual Growth Summit on Friday 20 September 2013. She explored the discussion around food sovereignty and foreign ownership of agricultural land.

Field robotics coming to a farm near you

The use of robots for farming is not science fiction. Sydney University Professor Salah Sukkarieh and guest speaker at the 2013 Global Access Partners Summit explains why.