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Floods fail to quench 'big dry'

05 Apr 2010, 1:38PM

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". Read more

Population strategy 'good for Australia'

04 Apr 2010, 10:57AM

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

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Food shortage 'next global challenge'

18 Mar 2010, 10:09AM

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

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Which GM foods are available in Oz?

18 Mar 2010, 11:32AM

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

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Food miles: myth or fact?

18 Mar 2010, 10:48AM

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

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Agricultural revolution 'looming'

26 Mar 2010, 11:25AM

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

No advice on ideal population: Rudd

26 Mar 2010, 11:03AM

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

Planning the key to handling population growth: Rudd

26 Mar 2010, 11:00AM

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

How farmers are battling the drought

24 Mar 2010, 8:33AM

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

22 Mar 2010, 12:24PM

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? Read more

Why farmers are fighting for land rights

19 Mar 2010, 1:14PM

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

GM food: harmful or helpful?

19 Mar 2010, 12:59PM

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. Read more

The future of farming in Australia

18 Mar 2010, 3:19PM

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

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Land to house the people or to feed them?

18 Mar 2010, 10:31AM

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

GM rice found in Chinese supermarkets

18 Mar 2010, 10:26AM

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. Read more