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November 2020 Insights

Published 25 Nov 2020

It’s been a tumultuous year in many ways but there’s one topic which is undeniably ubiquitous: how has COVID changed the ways we operate? This edition of Insights looks at NSW Farmers’ eight-point reform and recovery plan, canvasses global opinions on potential international farm policy ramifications, covers the shift to…

The watch list

Published 24 Nov 2020

AFI staff recommend gems that have caught their eye, sparked the imagination or challenged their thinking. Richard focuses on digital agriculture adoption; Teresa on inspiring female leaders in ag; Katie explores the history of debt; Kylie’s pick asks: can we eat meat and save the planet; Sally examines science communication.

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What does a gas-led recovery strategy mean for farmers?

Published 23 Nov 2020

The Federal Government has announced that part of Australia’s strategy to deal with the economic impacts of COVID-19 will be a ‘gas-led recovery’. This strategy asserts that increasing gas production (by opening new basins and building more gas-burning power stations) and creating a transparent market will make Australian energy cheaper…

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Growing our food and fibre future

Published 23 Nov 2020

As Australia looks to recover from the maelstrom of COVID-19, the nation will be more reliant on economic engines like agriculture than ever before. The gradual easing of restrictions and adaptation to the “new norm” means the nation is collectively getting back on track, but governments and industry must now…

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Winter 2020: Shifting sands: ag policy in a post-truth era

Published 1 Jun 2020

This winter edition explores a number of themes in relation to the increasingly difficult environment of policy development in a post-truth era. How is truth established in today’s world, where alternative facts and fake news are blamed by those on every side of every debate for diminishing their ‘truthful’ position?…

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Autumn 2020: Evolving conservation agriculture

Published 1 Mar 2020

Conservation agriculture is the dominant cropping system in Australia, yet many conservation agriculture practices are under threat. Accelerated evolution of farming systems is necessary to ensure that Australian farmers can continue to farm in a profitable, productive and sustainable fashion. This edition explores some of the drivers for change to…

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February 2020 Insights

Published 1 Feb 2020

Over the past 30 years, Australian seafood industries have been devastated by a steady march of disease outbreaks, often with little or no warning. Each episode has been devastating, and all have starkly illustrated aquatic disease management’s primary challenge: the underwater world has no fences. Given the absence of effective…

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November 2019 Insights

Published 1 Nov 2019

Evidence matters: 15 years of farm policy – the November feature article reflects on 15 years of the AFI. This edition also highlights discoveries from the Australian Agriculture Roundtable on the theme of Valuing Agriculture’s Natural Capital; showcases AFI research on alternative proteins in the pipeline; and AFI Research Fellow Fiona…

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August 2019 Insights

Published 1 Aug 2019

Australia is great at animal agriculture. Between our past history of ‘riding on the sheep’s back’ and being amongst the greatest beef exporters in the world, we know how to do it well. Professor Sergio Garcia (Yani) and Katherine Teh give their views on future challenges for animal agriculture. Discussing…

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Summer 2019: John Ralph Essay Competition 2019: What is the future for animal agriculture?

Published 1 Feb 2019

Animals have been at the heart of agriculture for millennia, yet today there is a concerted campaign from a vocal minority to reduce – or even eliminate – animals from agricultural systems. While the livestock industry makes a significant economic and social contribution to Australia as an employer, provider of…

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Summer 2018 – Farm Policy Journal: John Ralph Essay Competition 2018: Should society determine the right to farm?

Published 1 Feb 2018

Trust, or more accurately a general lack of trust, in government, business, media and NGOs continues to be a significant issue in 2018. Agriculture is not immune from this lack of trust and is exposed to significant change as a result. A non-trusting general population is enabling a political environment…

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Out & about

The Institute’s ‘Farming in a Risky Climate’ conference featured in a range of media, including Gabrielle Chan’s article in The Guardian – ‘Action now’: the farmers standing up against ‘wilful ignorance’ on climate; articles in Queensland Country Life, The Weekly Times, and Western Magazine; a radio interview with Alex James…

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