Ag perception one of biggest hurdles
THE perception of agriculture, government policy and commodity prices have been identified as the top...
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23 OCTOBER 2012
OJD plan won't cave to producers
DESPITE much industry backlash over the national ovine Johne's disease plan, the management committee...
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23 OCTOBER 2012
No sow stalls or caged eggs for Coles
COLES will phase out caged eggs and the use of sow stalls for all pork products in home brand ranges...
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23 OCTOBER 2012
Grain exports leap in Vic
WHILE a significant jump in grains exports contributed to a 11% rise in Victorian food and fibre exports...
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23 OCTOBER 2012
NLIS tag reminder for producers
CATTLE producers are being reminded by Biosecurity Queensland to ensure their cattle have the correct...
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23 OCTOBER 2012
Grants to promote women leaders
DOZENS of leadership roles for women are expected to be created in South Australia after two agricultural...
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23 OCTOBER 2012
GrainCorp receives $2.68b buyout offer
SHARES in GrainCorp leapt more than 40% today after a $2.68 billion takeover offer was proposed by a...
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22 OCTOBER 2012
Machinery theft alert in Vic
VICTORIAN farmers are being urged not to leave machinery exposed during harvest, following a spike in...
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22 OCTOBER 2012
Federal employees to get CPD's
ALL quad bikes used by federal employers will be retro-fitted with crush-protection devices, following...
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22 OCTOBER 2012
Sheep in Pakistan culled
IN A dramatic turn of events, the Australian sheep being held in Pakistan have been culled.
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22 OCTOBER 2012
Debate over foreign investment continues
WITH concerns still being raised over the sale of Australia's largest cotton farm to foreign investors,...
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22 OCTOBER 2012
Few agribusiness interest cuts
TWO weeks after official interest rates dropped, only four banks have passed on concessions to agribusiness...
