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29 Feb 2008 | More water boosts grape harvest
Improved water allocations have caused the Australian Wine and Brandy Corporation to lift its expectations for the 2008 harvest from 1.22 million tonnes to between 1.55 and 1.65 million tonnes. ...... FULL STORY
29 Feb 2008 | R&D the key issue for farming
Federal Agriculture Minister Tony Burke has said that research and development is critical to prepare farming in Australia for climate change. ...... FULL STORY
29 Feb 2008 | Horses allowed to travel in NSW
Quarantine restrictions have been lifted in NSW after the state was declared free of the equine influenza virus. ...... FULL STORY
28 Feb 2008 | GrainCorp now single class
GrainCorp now only has one class of shares after a vote approved the scrapping of special grower-owned shares and voting rights. ...... FULL STORY
28 Feb 2008 | Live exports necessary: ABARE
The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics has warned that attempting to restrict live exports in response to public concerns about the practice could jeopardise farm incomes in the north and west of Australia. ...... FULL STORY
28 Feb 2008 | Refreshed McGuigan improves profit
While McGuigan Simeon (now known as Australian Vintage Limited) reported a small profit of $643,000 for its first half result, the winemaker says that the industry has finally "turned the corner". ...... FULL STORY
27 Feb 2008 | More rain and cool weather for most of the country
The weather forecast for autumn is for more rain and temperatures slightly cooler than usual across the east of Australia, continuing the pattern seen throughout summer. ...... FULL STORY
27 Feb 2008 | Government to play in water market
The federal government plans to spend $50 million over the next four months buying back water licences from irrigators in the Murray-Darling Basin. ...... FULL STORY
27 Feb 2008 | Grain shortages drive record prices
Wheat prices are continuing to climb with a 5.6 per cent increase yesterday to $US11.25 a bushel on the Chicago Board of Trade for May delivery. ...... FULL STORY
26 Feb 2008 | Government warned off water plan changes
Farmers have told the federal government not to mess with the $10 billion rescue plan for the Murray-Darling basin and to ignore those urging dramatic cuts to irrigation licences. ...... FULL STORY
26 Feb 2008 | Floods cause food shortage in Queensland
Producers are warning of a spike in meat prices with flooding across the north of the country causing the loss of thousands of cattle from drowning and disease. ...... FULL STORY
26 Feb 2008 | Telstra stands by NextG network
Telstra has said that it is undertaking more than a dozen initiatives to address concerns about its NextG network in a formal agreement released yesterday. ...... FULL STORY
25 Feb 2008 | Leasing to keep the farm
Leasing the farm is becoming a popular choice as it gives farmers the opportunity to keep working land they have developed over many years. ...... FULL STORY
25 Feb 2008 | Farmers ready to plant dollars in the ground
Farms are expected to invest more than $3.2 billion in planting a winter crop this year and according to NAB's general manager of agribusiness, Khan Horne, the wheat crop alone could top 30 million tonnes. ...... FULL STORY
25 Feb 2008 | Murray-Darling water rethink
A new plan for managing Murray-Darling Basin water allocations has been put forward which would replace Howard's $10 billion national water plan with a more aggressive redistribution program. ...... FULL STORY
22 Feb 2008 | Higher food prices here to stay
The Reserve Bank of Australia has flagged its concern over rising food prices but says that this year should be better for farmers. ...... FULL STORY
22 Feb 2008 | Extreme weather continues in Queensland
South-east Queensland is expecting its first heatwave for summer today and tomorrow with temperatures expected to reach as much as 36 degrees. ...... FULL STORY
22 Feb 2008 | Inquiry into fertiliser prices
Prices for fertilisers and chemicals have more than doubled over the past year, eating into farm profits as many try to recover from years of drought. ...... FULL STORY
21 Feb 2008 | Mulesing stays off the menu
The Australian wool industry has suffered a significant setback with one of the world's largest clothing retailers deciding to continue its ban on Australian wool from mulesed sheep. ...... FULL STORY
21 Feb 2008 | Victorian farmers struggle to stay on land
The drought is estimated to have cut about 3.75 per cent of Victoria's gross domestic product growth for 2007-08 and almost 60 per cent of the state's regional businesses say that their revenue and sales have fallen. ...... FULL STORY
21 Feb 2008 | Urgent rethink of water required
The government is being called on to take urgent action to cut the volume of water licences in the Murray-Darling basin by as much as 50 per cent. ...... FULL STORY
20 Feb 2008 | Farms to boost economy and inflation
Improved conditions in the agricultural sector could boost farm output from $2 billion to $7 billion and add half a percent to total GDP in 2008-09. ...... FULL STORY
20 Feb 2008 | Farmers say no to Sugarloaf
Victorian farmers are resisting the planned Sugarloaf Pipeline that would link the Murray River to Melbourne's Sugarloaf Reservoir, saying that it will transfer their water for use by metropolitan Melbourne. ...... FULL STORY
20 Feb 2008 | La Nina on its way out
The La Nina weather pattern that has brought drenching rains to the north and west of Australia could soon be over. ...... FULL STORY
19 Feb 2008 | Beef rejected after abattoir cruelty
Health officials in the US have ordered the largest recall of beef on record. ...... FULL STORY
19 Feb 2008 | Fonterra cans vote plans
Fonterra has cancelled a vote on splitting the company into two, as it believes that the 75 per cent support required from shareholders would not be achieved. ...... FULL STORY
19 Feb 2008 | Floods dry up sugar supplies
Sugar cane production looks set to plummet due to the flooding in north Queensland, just as global sugar prices have jumped to an 18-month high. ...... FULL STORY
18 Feb 2008 | Grazing properties up for grabs
Three of the biggest and best grazing properties in the country are up for sale and are expected to fetch a combined $100 million. ...... FULL STORY
18 Feb 2008 | Wheat crop could double this year
Summer rains could mean that the next wheat crop is double the size of the last harvest, but more rains will be needed during winter, after the crop has been planted. ...... FULL STORY
18 Feb 2008 | Water cuts eat into premium wines
Some of Australia's premium wines are expected to be in limited supply next year as growers in the McLaren Vale region near Adelaide struggle to cope with cuts to water allocations. ...... FULL STORY
15 Feb 2008 | Farmers wound up over wind farm
Farmers in the west of NSW are angry at the state government which plans to revoke leases on four grazing properties if a planned wind farm is given the green light. ...... FULL STORY
15 Feb 2008 | US food prices hurting
Food producers in the US have called on their government to take steps to increase output and force down prices. ...... FULL STORY
15 Feb 2008 | Telstra mobiles not up to scratch
Consumers will not be told which of Telstra's mobile phones don't have sufficient signal strength to work properly on the NextG network. ...... FULL STORY
14 Feb 2008 | Transport funds won't be diverted
The Infrastructure Minister, Anthony Albanese, has said that AusLink funds are largely allocated, playing down suggestions that the funds would be diverted from land transport improvements to other areas such as water. ...... FULL STORY
14 Feb 2008 | No end to drought for Adelaide
While most areas of Australia have had good rain falls over recent weeks, in same cases between 100 and 400 millimetres, South Australia remains almost completely dry. ...... FULL STORY
14 Feb 2008 | Minister says Glencore OK
The Agriculture Minister, Tony Burke, has been criticised for granting a grain export license to Glencore. ...... FULL STORY
13 Feb 2008 | Shareholders reject AWB changes
As had been anticipated, AWB's proposal to scrap its dual-class share structure has not been approved by shareholders. ...... FULL STORY
13 Feb 2008 | Bank expects bounce for rural sector
While the value of agricultural production fell 10 per cent to $34.2 billion, Rabobank has forecast that improved seasonal conditions and high commodity prices could make 2008 a "year to remember". ...... FULL STORY
13 Feb 2008 | Rural property stages a recovery
The recent rains and improved commodity prices are causing a boom in rural property sales. ...... FULL STORY
12 Feb 2008 | Queensland apples have rosy blush
Conditions have been ideal for growing apples in Queensland's Granite Belt. ...... FULL STORY
12 Feb 2008 | Only one month left for NextG complaints
Consumers have been told that they have just one month to lodge submissions about whether Telstra should be allowed to switch off its CDMA mobile phone network. ...... FULL STORY
12 Feb 2008 | Wheat exporters unhappy about delayed decision
The Agriculture Minister, Tony Burke, has rejected 35 applications to export wheat and approved three, with one more still being considered. ...... FULL STORY
11 Feb 2008 | NZ farmers eye Aussie properties
Global shortages and rising milk prices are driving New Zealand dairy farmers to aggressively expand their holdings and could impact the Australian market. ...... FULL STORY
11 Feb 2008 | Wet in the north, but dry in the south
While NSW and Queensland are flooded by heavy rain falls Victoria and South Australia remain in the grip of drought. ...... FULL STORY
11 Feb 2008 | SA says no to GM
While Victoria and NSW have lifted their bans on GM crops, South Australia has bucked the trend by deciding to keep their ban. ...... FULL STORY
8 Feb 2008 | Early harvest for WA grapes
Harvest has already started at vineyards in WA's South West but as expected the yield will be less than last year. ...... FULL STORY
8 Feb 2008 | Hard line on fruit movements
The fruit fly inspectors controlling movement of fruit into the Riverland area are taking a tough line and have confiscated many kilos of fruit. ...... FULL STORY
8 Feb 2008 | Wake-up call on Murray-Darling water
Climate change models are predicting that the Murray-Darling Basin may have to get used to having 30 to 50 per cent less water. ...... FULL STORY
7 Feb 2008 | Clearing case heads to court
The federal government has referred a case of land clearing in NSW to the federal Director of Public Prosecutions to consider what criminal and civil charges should be made. ...... FULL STORY
7 Feb 2008 | AWB may need second run at reform
Sources within AWB have said that the company is unlikely to win the 75 per cent approval from shareholders that is required to approve constitutional changes that would end grower control of its board. ...... FULL STORY
7 Feb 2008 | Budget savings target the bush
The government has warned that some of its measures to rein in government spending would be unpopular as it targets a budget surplus of $18 billion for the 2008-09 year. ...... FULL STORY
6 Feb 2008 | Durum wheat the golden grain
Growers producing durum wheat are set for a windfall with the grain being sold for $600 to $650 million per tonne compared with a long term average for all wheat of $180 per tonne. ...... FULL STORY
6 Feb 2008 | Growers rebel against winemaker tactics
Grape growers are accusing winemakers of using unrealistic crop forecasts to talk down crop prices. ...... FULL STORY
6 Feb 2008 | Rural broadband still has a way to go
The project to build a rural broadband network may be further delayed by Telstra appealing against a federal court decision not to release documents about the selection of the Opel consortium as the successful bidder for the project. ...... FULL STORY
5 Feb 2008 | Rains only trickle into Murray
The Murray-Darling basin has had its wettest January since 2004 with an average of 69.33mm across the area compared with an historical average of 57.4mm. ...... FULL STORY
5 Feb 2008 | AACo focussed on future
AACo will outline a new plan to help Futuris find buyers for its 43 per cent stake in the company tomorrow. ...... FULL STORY
5 Feb 2008 | McLaren Vale growers fear for their future
McLaren Vale winemakers have called on the state government to reverse a water policy which they say could cost the industry $60 million over the next five years. ...... FULL STORY
4 Feb 2008 | Water to drive up property prices
While floods in Queensland and the north of NSW have caused many millions of dollars in damage the water will be better news for property prices. ...... FULL STORY
4 Feb 2008 | Cane toads march on WA
The West Australian government has been urged to invest in measures to halt the spread of cane toads with the pests being spotted only 53 kilometres from the border. ...... FULL STORY
1 Feb 2008 | Our hottest January ever
January has been the hottest start to the year on record for all parts of Australia except for eastern Queensland and north-eastern NSW. ...... FULL STORY
1 Feb 2008 | Farmers miss out on winter crop
While record prices are being achieved for commodities some are concerned that they will not be able to afford to grow a crop. ...... FULL STORY
1 Feb 2008 | Forestry scheme tax breaks under fire
The National Farmers Federation is urging the federal government to review the tax breaks for forestry investment schemes which will cost $425 million within three years. ...... FULL STORY
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