In mid-November 2016, New Zealand and China signed a landmark agreement to recognise each other’s standards on organic produce - which could give Australian exporters of organic produce a run for their money.

Meat & Livestock Australia managing director Richard Norton explores the growing global demand for red meat and how this and other factors affect the outlook for Aussie beef and live cattle exports in 2016 and beyond.

A $300,000+ EPA-backed project helmed by Australian Soil Management is developing tailored soil-improvement plans for farmers across three NSW regions, using recycled organics compost to enrich depleted agricultural land for greater productivity, profit and, potentially, carbon credits.