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eNewsletter - Volume 18
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Alpaca fleece once regarded more valuable than gold, is fast becoming a favourite amongst designers for its superior qualities. Australia, which produces some of the highest quality alpaca fleece in the world
Lodging its submission to the Australian Fair Pay Commission’s (AFPC’s) 2008 General Wage Review, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is calling for an increase in the minimum wage commensurate.
The Nationals have decided to oppose Labor’s draft Bill to abolish the export wheat single desk marketing arrangements. 
The search is now on to find the State’s top Farmer and Young Farmer of the Year, with first prize of $10,000 now up for grabs. 
Sonic Boomsprays is a wholly Western Australian owned and operated company, with it's factory located at Narembeen which is in the heart of the wheat belt of W.A. Key ‘front line’ livestock contractors have strongly supported the performance of the breech and tail clips that are being researched and evaluated by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI).
Promoting kangaroo meat as a healthy gourmet alternative with great versatility is the key to making it more of a mainstream product.
Introducing a three-year, non-crop phase can drive down annual ryegrass (Lolium rigidum) seedbanks, giving farmers a handle on herbicide-resistant populations and allowing a return to consecutive cropping, new Weeds CRC research has revealed.
Quentin Hart manages the National Feral Animal Control Programme (NFACP) under the Australian Government's Natural Heritage Trust.Growcom’s controlled traffic farming workshop at Thornton on 11 March proved a popular choice for local growers.
A network of leading agriculture consultants, scientists, veterinarians and researchers from across Victoria will be joining forces at a one day seminar.
Queensland Premier Anna Bligh announced that Wally Kearnan will fill the new position of Rural Advisor in the Office of the Director General of Premier and Cabinet and act as a direct conduit to key decision-makers within government and the Premier.
A new interactive CD will bring the trees, flowers and wildlife of Victoria’s Box Ironbark forests to the desktop of students, teachers and community groups. The TFGA Wool Council re-affirms its commitment to the phasing out of mulesing by 31st December 2010.
With the cooler weather upon us, many people are thinking of their winter heating needs. People can gather firewood from State forests, but Forests of NSW is reminding people that a permit is required.
Pig producers looking to sorghum for some relief from high feed costs are being alerted to a potential problem associated with the fungal disease known as sorghum ergot.
For over 20 years, Hyundai has been part of the Australian automotive scene. And today Hyundai is as always, striving continually to meet the changing needs of Australians with massive investment in the research and development of our cars. Water shortages have helped a Tamworth dairy farm family to boost production using less land, without spending more money.
Victorian Minister for Public Transport, Lynne Kosky, announced completion of a $390,000 upgrade to the railway level crossing at Sloane Street, Stawell, significantly improving safety.
More than a decade of Territory Government research has produced Australia’s leading line of Brahman cattle, Primary Industry and Fisheries Minister Chris Natt said.
AUSVEG is the national peak industry body representing the interests of Australian vegetable and potato growers and is committed to securing the industry’s future.The following are the commercial kangaroo harvest quotas for 2007 as compiled by the Federal Department of Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts.
Easter visitors to Fraser Island are urged not to be complacent around dingoes.
Electricity and gas retailers in the energy market have been told to smarten up and lift their game, Qld Mines and Energy Minister Geoff Wilson said.
Just when you thought there were no more clever, creative and affordable ways to promote your brand and get your message in the hands (and on the lips) of your customers. …along comes Custom Labelled Bottled Water. The third Mining Services Expo and Supply Seminar gets underway in Alice Springs today showcasing Central Australian businesses that support mining and exploration ventures.
Qld Premier Anna Bligh announced the appointment of a new senior advisor in her own department to speed up access and response by the State Government on agriculture and rural issues.
The Queensland State Government has announced a new plan to boost the productivity of the State's manufacturers as part of its new Smart Industry Policy.
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The Queensland Government announced the appointment of six new trade representatives for Queensland including former Premier Peter Beattie.
In Australian Pork Limited media releases dated 15th February 2008 (pre- distributed only) and 20th February 2008 entitled “Australian pork industry response to substitution allegations”
The NSW government decision to grant approval for genetically modified (GM) canola to be grown by NSW farmers has been welcomed by GRDC Chairman, Keith Perrett.