Future Food

Floods fail to quench 'big dry'

Mon, 05 Apr 2010 13:38:42 +1100

For Australian farmers who have struggled to make a living in southern Queensland as their crops died and their dams ran empty during years of drought, recent floods have ended the "Big Dry".

Population strategy 'good for Australia'

Sun, 04 Apr 2010 10:57:03 +1100

A national population strategy must ensure changing immigration levels remain in Australia's best interests, according to Labor frontbench MP Tanya Plibersek.

Food shortage 'next global challenge'

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:09:00 +1100

Climate change, rising fuel costs, growing population -- now experts are warning Australia's food producers have a new crisis to consider: Food Insecurity.

Which GM foods are available in Oz?

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:32:54 +1100

Find out which genetically modified foods are available in Australia and which GM crops can be grown here.

Food miles: myth or fact?

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:48:34 +1100

The campaign to reduce the carbon footprint of food began with promise, but the shine on food miles is beginning to fade.

Agricultural revolution 'looming'

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 11:25:56 +1100

With experts predicting an agricultural revolution is about to take place, SBS' Peta-Jane Madam looks at the future of food in Australia.

No advice on ideal population: Rudd

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 11:03:30 +1100

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has admitted he does not have any official advice on the ideal future population figure for Australia.

Planning the key to handling population growth: Rudd

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 11:00:50 +1100

Australia's population ticked over 22 million in September last year but Prime Minister Kevin Rudd is resisting calls to wind back overseas migration.

How farmers are battling the drought

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 08:33:52 +1100

As experts warn of a possible food shortage in Australia, SBS' Peta-Jane Madam looks at how some growers are overcoming the drought.

Fuelling the debate on biofuels

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 12:24:58 +1100

There's controversy on whether biofuels are the solution to climate change at a time of global food insecurity. Are third-generation biofuels the solution?

Why farmers are fighting for land rights

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:14:04 +1100

SBS' Peta-Jane Madam explores why many farmers are protesting against legislation to end broadscale land clearing.

GM food: harmful or helpful?

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:59:02 +1100

GM foods are seen by many as the answer to challenges posed by population growth and climate change, but the debate on their health implications is still raging.

The future of farming in Australia

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:19:25 +1100

Many producers are bypassing the usual route of selling to supermarkets in favour of dealing with the public direct, SBS' Peta-Jane Madam reports.

Land to house the people or to feed them?

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:31:15 +1100

SBS' Peta-Jane Madam takes a look at how urbanisation has become one of the main issues driving the current agricultural revolution.

GM rice found in Chinese supermarkets

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:26:11 +1100

Genetically modified rice is being sold in supermarkets in China including US retail giant Wal-Mart, environmental group Greenpeace said in a report that contradicts government statements.

Farmers take on the miners

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:44:17 +1100

SBS Reporter Peta-Jane Madam looks at how the conflict between farmers and big business could affect Australia's food supply.

Climate change 'threatening agriculture'

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:36:27 +1100

Scientists across Australia are warning that climate change is already taking place and are urging farmers to develop adaptation strategies now.

Aussies call for national food policy

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:41:43 +1100

Australia will face food shortages unless there's better planning to cope with the effects of climate change and population growth, community organisations say.

Conservationists buy into basin's water market

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:17:24 +1100

One of the nation's leading conservation groups has entered the water market, planning to buy about 200 million litres of water for use in the Hattah Lakes wetlands in northwestern Victoria.

Climate change 'biggest issue facing Australia'

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:03:44 +1100

The most pressing issue facing Australia is climate change, according to ethicist Peter Singer.