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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 | 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
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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