One thousand bales of pea straw have been destroyed by fire at a Bendigo environmental nursery. The Country Fire Authority (CFA) was alerted to the fire at Peppergreen Farm in North Bendigo, at about ...

A Government programme to wipe out pea weevil has achieved a world first, with Biosecurity Minister Damien O'Connor today announcing the successful eradication of the noxious pest from Wairarapa. This ...

Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor (centre) talks to Federated Farmers past and present Pea Weevil Response Governance Group members Henry Reynolds (left), Karen Williams and Jamie Falloon, along ...

Pea straw is a fab cover that suppresses weeds and keeps things “warm” in winter. It slowly breaks down it becomes humus and dark organic matter which is perfect! Pea straw should ideally be 20 cm ...

A children’s seat made from completely biodegradable material, which literally sprouts and grows at the end of its life, is now a reality. The award-winning stool is made from wheat starch, water, ...