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eNewsletter - Volume 50 |
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Farm & Land Management Product Guide out this month
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Australian Pearl Divers have an international reputation for providing exceptional opals, pearls and diamonds at very affordable wholesale prices. |
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Additional iTEC Pro™ tractor platforms have been added to the product line-up models include the 8030 & 9030 series track tractors and 9030 series wheel tractors. |
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Farm equipment manufacturers, including Case IH, endorse the use of biodiesel. |
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Each year more than 30 country racing clubs host fashions on the field competitions. |
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| Featured Website - SA Country Fire Service |
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The SA Country Fire Service is a volunteer based, fire and emergency service dedicated to protecting life, property and environmental assets in regional and semi metropolitan SA, with approximately 15 000 volunteers and 90 staff, CFS provides a range of fire and emergency services to more than 434 communities. |
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Olive Industry levy on its way
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A state-wide olive levy is expected to come into force in time for next year’s harvest. |
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Rural communities need to be of major importance to mini-budget
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The NSW Farmers’ Association is urging the State Government to carefully consider the impact that any changes to funding may have on rural communities in next week’s mini-budget. |
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Minister assures AgForce on future transport of rural commodities
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No decision has been made about any reduction or closure of Queensland Rail services. |
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| Featured Business - Flip Promotions Pty Ltd
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Enhance your marketing campaign with branded promotional merchandise and corporate gifts. |
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Over 50% of WA’s total crop is quality assured
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Over 50% of the total crop of grain delivered to the CBH Group this harvest will be quality assured (QA). |
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Carbon Accounting a work in progress
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Agriculture won’t be in the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme until at least 2015. |
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Small steps forward in resolving mining-farming issues
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A solicitor has been appointed to provide free independent advice to rural landholders impacted by mining and related issues. |
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| Featured Product - Hyundai releases enhanced 2009 Santa Fe range
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Hyundai is releasing details of its 2009 Santa Fe SUV range that includes numerous exterior and interior enhancements. |
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Protecting the honey bee industry
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The Government has committed $300,000 over the next two years to continue an important surveillance program for pests and disease in Australia’s honey bee and pollination industries. |
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Dry spring cuts crop forecasts
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A lack of spring rainfall across Victoria, South Australia and southern New South Wales has resulted in a marked deterioration in the major winter crops. |
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Willing and able
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Noted researcher and woolgrower, Dr Chris Abell, is seeking re-election to the AWI board on the basis of his proven contribution to the industry.
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| Featured Special Offer - A $5995 ATV made for Aussie farmers
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Designed specifically for Australian and Kiwi farmers, the Polaris Hawkeye has quickly established an entirely new class of ATV.
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Wine pioneer awarded trophy for outstanding service to the industry
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Granite Belt wine identity John Robinson was presented with the 2008 Bassett Award which recognises a major contribution by an individual to the Queensland wine industry. |
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Government must not charge country kids to travel
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The NSW Farmers’ Association is calling on the NSW Government to quash any plans of changing the School Student Transport Scheme.
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Spring bloom brings ‘jelly balls' to NSW coast
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Vast numbers of these small marine 'jelly balls' have recently washed ashore on beaches. |
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| Featured Profile - UTAS academic to chair national rural health body
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Associate Professor Sue Kilpatrick, Director of University Department of Rural Health (UDRH) Tasmania, has been appointed Chair of the Australian Rural Health Education Network. |
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Lupins show healthy potential for increased human consumption
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While human consumption of lupins is presently at a very low level, with most of the crop sold to intensive animal industries, it has exciting potential for human use. |
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Farmers still no closer to understanding CPRS impacts on agriculture
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Australian farmers are still no closer to understanding the full impacts of the Government’s proposed Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS) on the agriculture sector. |
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Drought, climate change reports highlight 'double challenge' for farmers
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The release of Treasury economic modelling on climate change mitigation and the Productivity Commission's report on drought and climate change adaptation highlight the double challenge to farming. |
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Featured Organisation - 2008 National Landcare Awards.
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The National Landcare Awards were held at Parliament House. 10 major awards were handed out from Australia’s fast growing Landcare movement. |
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Productivity Commission report undermines future of farming
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The NSW Farmers’ Association is concerned for sectors of the industry and rural communities after the release of the Productivity Commissions’ draft inquiry into drought support. |
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Gourmet Seafood welcomes Walkamin decision
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Queensland Aquaculture Industries Federation has welcomed the decision by the Qld Government to keep open an important research facility at Walkamin. |
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Dairy farming directors sign on to revised supply contracts
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All dairy farming directors that sit on the boards of Australian Co-operative Foods Limited and its supply co-operative, Dairy Farmers Milk Co-operative (DFMC), have signed revised milk supply contracts. |
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Northern zone rock lobster season starts 1 November
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PIRSA Fisheries has reminded recreational fishers that the northern zone rock lobster season opens from 12 noon Saturday 1 November. |
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Closed season for snapper starting to show results
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The annual state-wide closed season for snapper will commence from midday on Saturday, November 1 2008 and continue through to midday on Sunday, November 30, 2008. |
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Response to the rejection of application to allow the import of bumblebees
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The Australian Hydroponic & Greenhouse Association questions the decision by the Govt to reject an application to allow the import of bumblebees onto mainland Australia. |
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