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29 Apr 2004 | Drought's toll: 100,000 rural jobs
The 2002-2003 drought in Australia cost the agricultural sector a massive fall in jobs, according to Federal Treasury figures. ...... FULL STORY
28 Apr 2004 | 2000 to quit sugar despite handout
Up to 2,000 sugarcane farming families may have to leave the industry, Canegrowers says, as the Federal Government prepares to announce an expected $400 million-plus assistance package for cane farmers. ...... FULL STORY
21 Apr 2004 | Milk price warning
Tatura Milk has warned dairy farmers that milk prices could fall by 5-10 per cent in the next season, following a 7.5 per cent downturn in income estimates by the co-operative. ...... FULL STORY
20 Apr 2004 | Vic dairy farmers urge PM on water
A group of Gippsland dairy farmers has urged the Prime Minister to intervene to ensure they have enough water to run their farms. ...... FULL STORY
15 Apr 2004 | Fruit growers plead for illegal workers
Fruit and vegetable growers want to be able to employ workers currently deemed to be illegal. ...... FULL STORY
2 Apr 2004 | New policy to guide migrants into regions
Australia's skilled migration intake will be increased by 7,000 in the 2004-2005 financial year, with 5,000 of these migrants being directed to regional areas. ...... FULL STORY
1 Apr 2004 | Qld farm death toll since 1990 passes 100
Between 1990 and 2002, 77 farm workers were killed by tractors, 11 by all-terrain vehicles, 10 by farm bikes and two died as a result of becoming entangled in rotating PTO shafts. ...... FULL STORY
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