Jane McNaughton

Coles says the cost of living and supply chain disruptions are behind its decision to continue selling caged eggs until 2030. A consumer expert says it's like its competitors will follow suit.

Agriculture will "naturally" meet expectations to significantly reduce its carbon emissions by 2050, according to an expert.

Eggs are back on the supermarket shelves and shoppers have a variety to choose from. Bird flu outbreaks have caused egg shortages over the past 18 months, limiting consumer options.

Health experts and farmers are calling for a tax on ultra-processed food (UPF) as the obesity crisis worsens and childhood malnutrition increases.

Dusty Victorian farms turn muddy as drenching rain brings much-needed relief.

Cold weather in central Victoria has delayed the cherry season as the fruit's peak demand period over Christmas approaches.

The Victorian Country Hour broadcasts live from the Women in Wool conference in Ballarat,

Better welfare standards will apply to chickens in Victoria. ABC Rural: Brett Worthington

Australian food prices are set to increase as the Middle East war continues. Supplied: Freepik licence

Wed 3 Jun 2026 at 4:16am In short: One million tonnes of fertiliser has been imported in to Australia since the conflict in Iran began.