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A University of Western Australia study suggests it is possible to develop crop varieties for different environments by using a combination of plant selection and computer simulation ...
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Story Added Mon, 20th of May 2013
A BILL aimed at simplifying food labelling has been introduced into the senate by Greens Leader Christine Milne in an attempt to overhaul Australia’s country of origin labelling laws.
Milne ...
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GRAZIERS affected by bovine Johne’s disease (BJD) will soon be able to use the Queensland cattle biosecurity fund to help alleviate financial pressure.
Minister for Agriculture Fisheries and ...
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FREE-RANGE eggs are back in the spotlight, with the Greens’ Lynn MacLaren giving notice of her bill for truth in labelling of the product in Western Australia.
The Greens are calling for ...
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MORE than 1.4 million tonnes of Chinese pig poo has been turned into alternative energy and fertiliser.
The project – run by the Adelaide-based Cooperative Research Centre for Contamination ...
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A SOUTHERN Downs property has been quarantined by Biosecurity Queensland after a horse there tested positive to Australian bat lyssavirus (ABLV).
Chief biosecurity officer Dr Jim Thompson said ...
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Farming is one of the highest physical-risk industries in Australia yet demand for the all-terrain vehicle – ATV or quad bike – means they are a common sight on most farms despite ...
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The Whacker is becoming a voice for the people.
And why not?
He can spot a furphy a mile off and certainly doesn’t take any rubbish from anyone, even stud sheep breeders.
So it came as no ...
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RURAL Queensland has had a win, with the Newman government announcing it will deliver a significant investment in rail infrastructure on the Darling Downs.
Main Roads minister Scott Emerson and ...
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Story Added Fri, 17th of May 2013
RESEARCH results have indicated that one-time tillage may be able to improve grain yields and profitability without losing the benefits of no-till.
Queensland Department of Science senior soil and ...
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A LIST of demands to the federal government to recognise the plight of Victorian growers and the regional processed-fruit industry has been issued by National senator Bridget McKenzie.
McKenzie said ...
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RESEARCHERS suspect that larger canola plantings may have been responsible for unusually severe outbreaks of viruses in the northern region’s chickpea crops last year.
New South Wales ...
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A FORMAL investigation into serious breaches of live export regulations in Kuwait has determined that Australian sheep were exposed to extreme cruelty and inhumane slaughter practices.
The ...
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CHANGES to land sector emissions reported under the Kyoto Protocol will have benefits for farmers and rural landholders, giving them greater access to Australia's carbon markets, the federal ...
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The Bake families have seasons switching from almost 2m of rain to parched paddocks but they take it all in their stride as they battle both the elements and economics to keep their heads above ...
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