Locking trees up without the ability to manage them doesn't help the environment, or farmers - and current, ignorant legislation devalues trees in our landscapes.

The water situation has once again reached a Mexican stand-off, which could not only lead to buybacks if not handled carefully, but is already clearly hurting the diversity of our production, family farms and the sustainability our rural communities.

"Do you think we are getting the best out of the water market when we are at risk of losing advanced food manufacturing?"

The highs of the wool market have been critical for helping to keep ewe flocks fed, so hopefully this week's market slide easing is the end of the drop.