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eNewsletter - Volume 46 |
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Livestock Product Guide out this month
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A device that increases fuel economy in a car engine by 50 per cent has won section of the regional finals of the Farm Inventor of the Year Award presented at Henty Machinery Field Days. |
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John Deere will complement the EZtrak™ Series with the new Z465, a premium model within the family of residential zero-turn radius mowers. |
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The $2000 Henty Natural Fibre Award has been won by a stunning cotton calico evening dress designed by Amanda Bennett. |
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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 - Country Racing |
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Country racing has a wealth of unique race days on offer during the 50 days of the Spring Racing Carnival. |
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Green snail holds up South West exports
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The detection means interstate exports of all plants susceptible to green snails must now be certified. |
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The Equine Influenza story and its aftermath
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Presented by Peter McGauran, CEO of Thoroughbred Breeders Australia and Aushorse Ltd, and former Federal Minister for Agriculture. |
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Mice numbers increase
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Grain-growers should search their crops for damage following favourable seasonal conditions which have caused an increase in mouse numbers. |
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| Featured Business - TCT Australia Pty Ltd
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TCT Australia Pty Limited is an Australian education and trading company specializing in Accelerated Learning Programs and Real Time Trading. |
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Longer-term outlook positive for Australian beef
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Despite being faced with a number of short-term challenges the longer-term outlook is positive for the Australian cattle industry. |
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Doza to set pulses racing
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A new faba bean variety, Doza*, will soon get pulses racing offering improved rust resistance, enhanced seed quality and increased yield potential for growers. |
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Inadequate rail transport hinders huge wheat harvest
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Predictions of a massive 2 million tonne winter wheat crop is creating mounting concerns about the availability of transport and storage facilities. |
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| Featured Product - Henty Machine of the Year
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A compact airseeder that delivers accurate seed and fertiliser placement in even the roughest terrain has been named the Henty Machine of the Year at the official opening of the 45th Henty Machinery Field Days. |
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Action plans to rejuvenate drought-hit pastures
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Planting a summer forage crop as an immediate feed source to relieve grazing pressure can give stressed pasture time to reseed and restore productivity. |
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Fewer flocks in quarantine for virulent footrot
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New footrot control program is making ground with fewer than 20 flocks remaining in quarantine. |
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Research conducted on dead sheep
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Woolgrowers urgently need to be reassured that AWI has conducted the ‘Silver Bullet’ technology research correctly. |
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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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Food risk prompts support for local produce
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To ensure the safety and health of consumers and support farming communities WAFarmers is urging the State Government to promote local produce over imported goods. |
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Spring brings great crop potential
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Farmers have their fingers crossed for favourable spring conditions as the estimated crop potential reaches 6.49 million tonnes.
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$500,000 boost for SA’s food & wine tourism industry
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The Government will invest $500,000 to boost the food and wine tourism industry. |
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| Featured Profile - Steve Martin - President of the WA Pork Producers’ Association |
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Wannamal producer Steve Martin has been elected President of the WA Pork Producers’ Association (WAPPA) by the Association’s Executive Committee. |
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Landmark: a significant feature that warrants attention
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Wine Australia announced the inaugural Landmark Australia Tutorial, a five day residential course for international opinion-formers. |
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Mixed December quarter rainfall outlook
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The national outlook for rainfall over the December quarter (October to December) shows a moderate to strong shift in the odds favouring wetter than normal conditions. |
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Australian rural lending market remains strong
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Leading rural lender Rabobank says farmers and agribusinesses can be assured that it is business as usual. |
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Featured Organisation - Landcare - $5,000 grants for innovative farming ideas
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The grants seek to encourage Australian farmers to implement innovative techniques which contribute to more sustainable production and competitiveness of our primary industries. |
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Free trade benefits Australian farmers
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Agricultural trade between the United States and Australia has flourished in the four years since the Free Trade Agreement was signed. |
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Grain marketing arrangements to remain for 2008-09 harvest
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Agriculture and Food Minister has confirmed that current grain marketing arrangements, under the Grain Marketing Act 2002, would remain in place for the 2008-09 harvest. |
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Five-year pension pause fails fairness test
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The National Farmers’ Federation is calling for changes to the aged pension to take account of the succession planning realities of modern family farm businesses. |
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| Free Classifieds |
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More rural doctors set to benefit from successful locum scheme
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A scheme designed to support the rural and remote medical workforce has been extended to GP obstetricians. |
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Australia needs food policy to help ease global crisis
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A national and state food policy is needed to aggressively invest in expanding food production. |
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35 businesses vie for national honours at the 2008 Telstra Business Awards
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Thirty five businesses will compete against their interstate peers to take home a national award. |
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