Farmers seek return of drought rebates
THE New South Wales Farmers Association is urging the state government to match the Queensland government's...
Archive
15 SEPTEMBER 2014
National panic follows brutal National Commission of Audit report findings
A WAVE of controversial National Commission of Audit recommendations to slash government spending triggered...
Archive
02 MAY 2014
Melbourne port sell-off should fund urgent rail upgrades: VFF
VICTORIAN grain growers have warned that the state's ageing freight rail network is in desperate need...
Agronomy
26 MARCH 2014
Landcare founders call for a decade of action
IT IS the 25th anniversary of Landcare's formation and the Australian Conservation Foundation along with...
Archive
24 MARCH 2014
Time to build breaks in our national parks: VFF
IT IS time to more effectively manage the fires that risk Australia's national parks and reserves each...
Agronomy
24 MARCH 2014
Japan FTA: NFF demands a fair go for all
NEGOTIATIONS over the Australia-Japan free trade agreement are looking as though they will soon be concluded....
Archive
21 MARCH 2014
Australian herd improvement future in doubt
THE future competitiveness of Australian genetics and herd improvement is in doubt, according to United...
Livestock General
17 MARCH 2014
Action plan needed for drought-stricken farmers
WHILE several peak farming bodies around Australia have welcomed Prime Minister Tony Abbott's acknowledgement...
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07 FEBRUARY 2014
Chemical red tape cuts welcomed
THE federal government has moved to remove red tape for agricultural chemicals, with farming groups saying...
Archive
20 DECEMBER 2013
CSG and fraccing progress a positive for farmers
FARMERS on the east coast are welcoming improvements to CSG and mining laws, which are being tabled by...
Archive
27 NOVEMBER 2013
Chicken processors fined $400K for false claims
THE processors and suppliers of Steggles-branded chicken products – Baiada Poultry Pty Ltd and Bartter...
