Tributes flow for ‘fun-loving, passionate patriarch’ and wine label magnate Peter Teakle, who has died aged 72
Businessman Peter Teakle transformed his family’s wine label printing business into a global multi-million-dollar company before opening a winery and restaurant. ⌘ Read more

Small Australian wineries record ‘mind-blowing’ wins at Decanter awards in London
At the prestigious Decanter wine awards in London, Australian has “retained its status amongst the major global players” after recording a series of impressive medals. ⌘ Read more

Iconic walnut farm snapped up by major wine producer as cool climate grapes in demand
The wine glut in parts of Australia is not deterring developers from forging ahead with planting new vineyards in Tasmania. ⌘ Read more

International farm workers armed with cameras capture everyday lives for photography exhibition
A photography projects offers new insight into the lives of seasonal fruit pickers, including the lighter parts of a job known for its tough working conditions. ⌘ Read more

Colourful varieties of kitchen staple win praise for packing healthy punch
A nutritionist says purple sweet potatoes have higher antioxidants than the more popular gold variety and are a cost-effective food for families. ⌘ Read more

Adam’s family has been growing wine grapes for 28 years. He’s now facing the ‘heartbreaking’ decision of pulling out his vines
Since the imposition of hefty Chinese tariffs on Australian wine in 2020, wine grape growers have barely broken even and the federal government has signalled it will not fund growers to exit the industry. ⌘ Read more

The chemical-free veggie garden that sprang to life on an arid salt pan
A community supported agriculture enterprise is supplying chemical-free produce grown on Whyalla’s arid salt pans and offering alternatives to the big supermarkets. ⌘ Read more

Water surety needed in the Coal River Valley
Vineyard expansions depend on water surety ⌘ Read more

New jobs program aims to help farm workers like Nina settle into a new life in on the land
Timor-Leste national Nina Goncalve is happy with her job picking strawberries, but visas are a challenge. A new employment initiative for migrant workers might be just what she and this WA community need. ⌘ Read more

End of ‘go-to’ harvest trail farm labour program a big loss, farmers say
Backpackers fear a rise in exploitation on Australian farms after the government axed a 26-year-old jobs program, which farmers fear will also increase costs and threaten harvests. ⌘ Read more

Big Pineapple shining bright as state’s big thing is back on show
Visitors will soon be able to ride the Plantation Train again, which once carried then-Prince Charles and Princess Diana around the grounds. ⌘ Read more