Rural women at the forefront of resilient and sustainable farming

Veterinarian and third generation beef pastoralist Ellen Litchfield is heading to desert country in Africa to research leading ways to farm cattle with little rainfall.

Elders makes $187m takeover bid for rural wholesaler

Adelaide-based Elders has made a $187 million scrip and cash offer for unlisted private wholesale buying group, Australian Independent Rural Retailers.

Professor John Halsey has called for entrepreneurialism to be taught in rural and regional schools.

Call to educate rural entrepreneurs

Professor John Halsey, the newly announced winner of the SA branch of the Australian College of Educational Leadership’s top award, has called for entrepreneurial education to become a priority in rural schools.

Morrison blocks sale of 'Cattle King' Kidman & Co

The sale of Australia’s largest private livestock landholder Kidman & Co has been blocked by Federal Treasurer Scott Morrison.