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31 Jan 2007 | US wants to break AWB monopoly
The US wants the Australian Government to strip AWB of its monopoly over wheat exports. ...... FULL STORY
31 Jan 2007 | Optus extends rural coverage
Singtel Optus will invest in a third generation (3G) network in regional areas aimed at breaking Telstra’s Next G monopoly in rural and regional Australia. ...... FULL STORY
30 Jan 2007 | Autumn rains crucial for growth
Agribusiness bank, Rabobank says Australian farmers are in position to take advantage of good global and domestic conditions this year, if they can get over the drought. ...... FULL STORY
30 Jan 2007 | Wine selling more for less
The latest official figures show that Australian wine is being sold more cheaply, which means that we are earning less from flat domestic sales and expanding exports. ...... FULL STORY
30 Jan 2007 | Tandou sells winery
Tandou, cotton and wine producer, has sold its Monash Winery in South Australia to Champagne Indage for $10 million. ...... FULL STORY
29 Jan 2007 | Champion shearer competes at Tarago Show
Former world champion sheep shearer Ian Elkins competed at the Tarago Show on Saturday, finishing second in the final. ...... FULL STORY
29 Jan 2007 | Demand for beef keeps prices high
The drought has not affected the price of beef and the beef industry is benefiting from strong overseas demand. ...... FULL STORY
29 Jan 2007 | Wheat farmers consulted on AWB
On Wednesday wheat farmers in the Queensland town of Emerald will be the first in the nation to be consulted on whether the AWB should lose its monopoly over wheat exports. ...... FULL STORY
29 Jan 2007 | WA wool growers ready to cash in
Wool growers in Western Australia are getting ready to cash in on the strong market. ...... FULL STORY
25 Jan 2007 | Food prices predicted to continue rising
Food prices across Australia are expected to continue rising due to the drought, with analysts warning consumers that there is worse to come in the months ahead as supplies of milk, vegetables, and grains tighten. ...... FULL STORY
25 Jan 2007 | Bedourie predicts end of drought
It has rained for a week in Bedourie causing the Diamantina River to flood and raising hopes that the drought may be breaking. ...... FULL STORY
25 Jan 2007 | Less thought, more action
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Year Book released yesterday has shown that while Australian’s are less concerned about the environment than they were in the early 90s, they are doing more about it. ...... FULL STORY
24 Jan 2007 | Wine industry boosted by treaty
New-world wine producing countries have signed an agreement to standardise wine labels. ...... FULL STORY
24 Jan 2007 | Woolworths raises $3 million for farmers
Woolworths and Safeway stores have donated yesterday’s profit to the Country Women’s Association (CWA), expected to be more than $3 million. ...... FULL STORY
23 Jan 2007 | Transport subsidies extended
Yesterday, the New South Wales state government announced that it would extend transport subsidies for farmers in drought affected areas. ...... FULL STORY
23 Jan 2007 | WA track improved after accident
Racing and Wagering WA has granted the Bunbury Turf Club $33,000 to improve track safety after a training accident killed two horses earlier this month. ...... FULL STORY
23 Jan 2007 | Farmers still making loan repayments
Executives at the National Australia Bank (NAB) are confident that farmers have managed to keep up their loan repayments during the drought. ...... FULL STORY
22 Jan 2007 | Drought hurts Victorian businesses
The Victorian Employers Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VECCI) survey for the December 2006 quarter has found that drought conditions have had a wide impact on Victorian business. ...... FULL STORY
22 Jan 2007 | More businesses help drought affected families
This year there are many businesses with corporate social responsibility programs. ...... FULL STORY
22 Jan 2007 | Another community runs dry
Yesterday a small town became the twelfth community to import water in New South Wales after running dry. ...... FULL STORY
19 Jan 2007 | Woolworths National Drought Action Day
Woolworths have announced that on Tuesday 23 January they will give their entire day’s profit to help farming families struggling due to the drought. ...... FULL STORY
19 Jan 2007 | Wheat market talks commence
The government appointed committee in charge of reviewing Australia’s wheat marketing arrangements will hold a series of public meetings from next week, to gain grower feedback. ...... FULL STORY
18 Jan 2007 | Banana drought over
Banana drought over
Australia’s banana drought, caused by Cyclone Larry destroying plantations, is officially over with banana supplies in far north Queensland returning to pre-cyclone levels last week. ...... FULL STORY
17 Jan 2007 | Wheat export sector to be restructured
The wheat export sector in Australia is about to undergo significant restructuring. The Australian Government has convened a panel to discuss the future of monopoly body AWB, following bribery allegations against it. ...... FULL STORY
17 Jan 2007 | Cattle profit defies drought
Australia’s biggest cattle company has good growth prospects this year despite the drought. The Australian Agricultural Company’s share price rose above $2 for the first time yesterday. ...... FULL STORY
16 Jan 2007 | Graincorp sees opportunities in export
Graincorp says possible regulatory changes relating to exporting present it with excellent opportunities, despite the Government rejecting its request for export permits last month. ...... FULL STORY
16 Jan 2007 | Govt grant to maintain community areas
The Victorian Government will spend nearly $2 million to maintain sports grounds and swimming pools in drought affected areas. ...... FULL STORY
15 Jan 2007 | Canberra cracks down on water cheats
Actew, Canberra’s water supplier has hired a team of new recruits in a crackdown against those breaking water restrictions. ...... FULL STORY
15 Jan 2007 | Best wool prices in 5 years
The price of Australian wool is rising. Due to supply constraints caused by the drought and increasing demand from Asia and Europe, this year has seen the best demand for wool in five years. ...... FULL STORY
12 Jan 2007 | Magic Millions threatens interstate move
Gerry Harvey, retail giant and Magic Millions co-founder, has threatened to move the prestigious racing and sales carnival interstate unless the Queensland government increases its funding and helps build new facilities on the Gold Coast. ...... FULL STORY
12 Jan 2007 | US push for new AWB inquiry
The first step in re-opening US investigations into Australian wheat exporter AWB has been taken by a Republican senator. ...... FULL STORY
11 Jan 2007 | Weakening El Nino will bring autumn rain
The drought-causing El Nino weather conditions in the Pacific Ocean are weakening, improving the outlook for rain. ...... FULL STORY
11 Jan 2007 | Tamworth festival still on
Country music fans can rest assured that the Tamworth annual festival will go ahead, despite water restrictions. ...... FULL STORY
11 Jan 2007 | Drought will continue to increase food prices
Australian grocery prices are going to continue rising due to the drought. ...... FULL STORY
10 Jan 2007 | Drought-ravaged Canberra kills horses
In the drought-stricken Canberra region at least 100 horses a month are going to the knackery because of the increasing cost of feed. ...... FULL STORY
10 Jan 2007 | Thousands of birds dead in WA
Thousands of birds have been found dead in Esperance and no one knows why. ...... FULL STORY
9 Jan 2007 | New financial service to assist WA farmers
A new service is now available to assist farmers, fishers and small rural businesses deal with the drought and poor commodity prices. ...... FULL STORY
9 Jan 2007 | Superstorm causes massive stock losses
Farmers around Esperance in Western Australia will have to bury hundreds of sheep after a massive storm last week. ...... FULL STORY
9 Jan 2007 | Flood cripples local industry
The local crayfish and shark industry in Esperance Western Australian has been crippled after a flood dumped tonnes of sand in the town’s boat harbour. ...... FULL STORY
9 Jan 2007 | AWB short of wheat target
The AWB confirmed yesterday that it has only received 2 million tonnes of wheat into Australia’s national pool. ...... FULL STORY
8 Jan 2007 | Fears for sheep after storm
There are fears for livestock in Esperance Western Australia following a storm that dumped half a years worth of rain in just three days. ...... FULL STORY
8 Jan 2007 | Widening drought continues despite rain
The latest figures show that more of New South Wales has slipped into drought despite patchy rain. ...... FULL STORY
8 Jan 2007 | New research centre to save seafood
The Australian Seafood industry is worth an estimated $2.1 billion dollars a year, but it is struggling with surging demands and traditional methods. ...... FULL STORY
8 Jan 2007 | Faulty water infrastructure makes crisis worse
The water supply crisis in Victoria is worsening and Melbourne’s water reservoirs are operating at just 38.4 per cent capacity. ...... FULL STORY
8 Jan 2007 | SA storm costs $5 million in fruit losses
A storm in South Australia’ Riverland region on the weekend has caused fruit crop losses estimated at $5 million. ...... FULL STORY
5 Jan 2007 | Inquiry into northern farming considered
The Australian Government is considering setting up an inquiry into the potential to develop agriculture in water-rich northern Australia after southern Australia suffered another year of poor rainfall. ...... FULL STORY
5 Jan 2007 | Farming productivity rises
The rural sector has made the most significant productivity improvements in the nation, despite the drought. ...... FULL STORY
4 Jan 2007 | Balco plans export increase
Hay exporter Balco Australia has announced plans to increase its export trade and has long term plans to list on the Australian Stock Exchange. ...... FULL STORY
4 Jan 2007 | Rise in dollar cuts farmers export earnings
The rise of the Australian dollar could reduce earning for Australian exporters. ...... FULL STORY
4 Jan 2007 | WA grain harvest falls
In Western Australia farmers gathered 6.3 million tonnes of all grains this harvest, with wheat accounting for 70 per cent of the total output. ...... FULL STORY
3 Jan 2007 | Dairy industry analysts optimistic about exports
The Australian Bureau of Agriculture and Resource Economics (ABARE) has released its latest commodities report that shows that while the prolonged drought is hurting the dairy industry there is still hope. ...... FULL STORY
3 Jan 2007 | Drought hurts industry
A survey by the Australian Industry Group (AIG) and PricewaterhouseCoopers has found that December was the sixth consecutive month of expansion for manufacturers, although growth was weak. ...... FULL STORY
3 Jan 2007 | New rules cage farmers
New regulations, designed to improve conditions for hens, will force farmers to increase cage sizes from 450sq cm to 550 sq cm per bird. ...... FULL STORY
2 Jan 2007 | Drought resistant grain crops provide hope for farmers
Farmers may soon be able to increase grain profitability with the recent discovery of drought-resistant genes in crops by scientists at the Queensland Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries. ...... FULL STORY
2 Jan 2007 | CBH releases wheat pool prices
The CBH Group has announced that its estimated returns for growers delivering to the Wheat Pool this harvest is $262 a tonne for AWP. ...... FULL STORY
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