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eNewsletter - Volume 45 |
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Livestock Product Guide out next month
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The NSW Farmers’ Association says new reforms for heavy vehicle use will only add to the regulatory burden imposed on farmers. |
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To meet growers' demands for the ultimate solution in small grain harvesting, John Deere introduces a new line of 600D Draper Platforms. |
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The Institute of Agriculture was approached by AusAID early this year to develop a training program. |
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For fantastic entertainment all year round, you cant beat a day at the Country Races. |
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| Featured Website - Agco Australia |
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AGCO Corporation is one of the world's largest manufacturers, designers and distributors of agricultural equipment. |
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Community asked to help identify feral populations of squirrels
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The Department of Agriculture and Food is asking residents to help locate feral populations of Indian palm squirrels. |
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Biological control measures to control tiger pear infestation
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Tiger pear was originally introduced to Australia as a pot plant, it now infests some 200,000 hectares of land. |
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The MLA again refuses to accept members’ motions
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The MLA has again refused to accept motions signed by over 150 of their members who contribute to the funding of it. |
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| Featured Business - Davey Pumps
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Davey commenced in 1934 and today, as Davey Water Products, manufactures and distributes a comprehensive range of products for transfer, conservation, treatment and filtration of water. |
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Take time to think before making hay
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Grain growers have been advised to carefully assess their options before making hay from moisture-stressed wheat crops. |
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Momentum builds on good cane growing practices
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Canegrowers, the peak body for the nation’s sugarcane producers, released its 2008 Public Environment Report for the sugarcane industry. |
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$3.1 million oyster clean-up program a success
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Clean up of 400 hectares of oyster farms is now complete, following the devastating outbreak of the QX virus. |
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| Featured Product - Polaris - Outlaw range
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At Polaris, making great products is not just a job; it is a way of life. Save up to $4,000 on Australia’s best range of sports quads, and $1,000 on all youth models |
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Keeping fertiliser costs down on macadamia farms
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Rising fertiliser costs and the current low price for macadamia nut-in-shell has many growers looking at ways to minimise their costs. |
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No new investment in plantation processing
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A wholly Government owned plantation growing business is using its monopoly supply power to destroy $2.0bn p.a. plantation processing industry. |
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First hills mine in 50 years opens
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Terramin Australia on the opening of the first new metal mine in the Adelaide Hills for more than 50 years. |
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| Featured Special Offer - Free John Deere limited edition cooler
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Engine oil that lasts longer, protects your engine and saves you money. |
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Lower dollar means things are looking up for farmers
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Despite a recent rebound, the Aussie dollar has fallen by about 15% since July, Australian farmers are breathing easier. |
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Increase in GP training placements good for the bush
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The increase will take the total number of GP training places provided through the Program to 360. |
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Farming more precisely
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A new three year GRDC supported project will investigate precision agriculture for farm efficiency gains. |
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| Featured Profile - Rob Massina - Elders Regional Sales Manager |
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Leading Australian agribusiness Elders has re-affirmed its commitment to primary producers and their communities in the Gippsland region with the appointment of Rob Massina as Regional Sales Manager. |
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Country Taskforce paper released
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The Taskforce was asked to assist Country Health to assess submissions received through the consultation period and to prepare this response to the Government based on the feedback received. |
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On the brink of a new agricultural ‘revolution’
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There is evidence that rates of increase in agricultural productivity are easing both in Australia and overseas. |
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Australian farmed barra beats world’s best standards
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Australian farmed Barramundi meets the highest international food safety standards, delivering consumers a great tasting, healthy product from farm to table. |
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Featured Organisation - Timber Queensland
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The forest industry is one of Queensland’s earliest and most long-standing industries and has made a significant contribution to many parts of the State. |
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Rural health deserves fair share of ‘royalties for regions’
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A report on health system performance confirms that people who live in rural and remote areas are not getting a fair go. |
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Export earnings to reach a new record
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Australia’s commodity export earnings are forecast to increase to a record $214 billion in 2008-09. |
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Make your home StormSafe before it's too late
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The 2008 StormSafe campaign will feature a two-week advertising campaign encouraging residents to find out how to ensure their home is StormSafe.. |
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| Free Classifieds |
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All rise for Dairy Farmers’ latest innovation
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Dairy Farmers has created the perfect cure for hunger pains experienced by on-the-go Aussies who are often too busy to sit down to a meal. |
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Moves for RTA diary laws to be disallowed
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The NSW Farmers’ Association has congratulated the NSW Liberal/National Coalition for supporting farmers and agreeing to move a motion to disallow regulations attached to the Heavy Vehicle Driver Fatigue reforms. |
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Heavy vehicle driver fatigue reform
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Fatigue is one of the biggest causes of crashes for heavy vehicle drivers. |
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