Photo: Holla-Fresh managing director Ian Lines. Photo by Kate Hill.

Regional Showcase

Migrants and ‘Masterchef effect’ contribute to herb grower's success

“Basil, chives, oregano, sage, dill…” Holla-Fresh managing director Ian Lines waves an arm around the warm greenhouse, with rows and rows of leafy green herbs stretching as far as the eye can see.

Features

Australians care about animals – but we don't buy ethical meat

Australians happily pay more for free-range eggs, so why don’t we buy more free-range animal products? Researchers Amelia Cornish and Paul McGreevy have launched an online survey to try to understand the disparity.

Features

Sustainable farmers feed growing gourmet economy

An award-winning Limestone Coast free-range pork farmer and Adelaide Hills charcuterie business are reaping the rewards of a more humane and sustainable approach to farming and food production.

Features

Back to the future of agriculture at Papershell Farm

In just a year and a half, Surahn and Jessica Sidhu have transformed the soil of the old almond orchard in Willunga they now call home. But the change is nothing compared to the 300-year agricultural revolution they’re planning for the property.

News

Dry conditions dent farmer confidence

Farmer confidence has plummeted to a five-year low as much of rural Australia deals with drought.