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West Australian growers are on high alert after the invasive pest American serpentine leafminer has been found for the first time on the Australian mainland in the Ord Irrigation Scheme. Key points: …
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Beef prices have “exploded”, according to one butcher, as the Eastern Young Cattle Indicator (EYCI) breaks through the $10 per kilogram barrier, up a massive 150 per cent in just two …
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Faced with dwindling interest in the community, and with many members in their 80s, the board of the Nubeena Country Women’s Association (CWA) was close to shutting up shop. Key points: …
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Australia’s wine exports to the United Kingdom have reached their highest level in a decade, but China remains the most lucrative market for Australian winemakers for now. Key points: Australian …
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COVID restrictions have ruined a fodder charity’s plans to return with 30 loads of hay this weekend to help Mid North Coast farmers hit by the March floods. Key points: Need …
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An Australian organic beef company says a US retailer was set to cancel their $1 million export deal until they learned of the company’s Reconciliation Action Plan. Key points: OBE …
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Timber mills across South Australia will fire back up after the state government decided to include forestry as an essential service. Key points: A union leader says the 24-hour shutdown of SA’s forestry …
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Limestone Coast farmers have welcomed drenching rains that came late but “with a vengeance”. Key points: Parts of the Limestone Coast have recorded up to 70mm of rain in the past …
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When Stu Hartley started experimenting with growing mushrooms four years ago, he never thought his product would be sought after by high-end restaurants and nationally recognised in food awards. Key …
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Some Australian woolgrowers have accused the industry’s research, development and marketing body of attempting to ‘brainwash’ producers by recommending a levy increase weeks before an industry poll opens. Key points: …
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