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7 Jul 2008 | Cows must be included in emissions trading scheme
The National Farmers Federation, the Australian Farm Institute, NSW Farmers and Agforce in Queensland have all expressed concerns about the possibility of agriculture being included in an emissions trading scheme. ...... FULL STORY
7 Jul 2008 | Freight costs rise in line with diesel
Trucking contractors are increasing their rates more frequently and imposing fuel levies to cover the increased cost of diesel. Diesel at present costs in the range of $1.80 to $2.00 a litre in most areas. ...... FULL STORY
6 Jun 2008 | NSW not deterred from biofuel plans
While international concern is building about the viability of biofuels, the NSW government is pressing ahead with plans to introduce a 2 per cent biodiesel mandate from October and to double the current ethanol mandate for petrol to 4 per cent next year. ...... FULL STORY
5 Jun 2008 | GM crops the answer to world hunger
Eminent scientist Gustav Nossal says that genetically modified crops are key to feeding the world's poor but it may take two decades to convince the public of its benefits. ...... FULL STORY
1 May 2008 | Ethanol funding under review
The federal government is reviewing grants to the ethanol industry as concern grows about the link between biofuels and global food shortages. ...... FULL STORY
25 Mar 2008 | WA farmers ready for bumper crop
Farmers in Western Australia are hoping that solid rain falls over the next month will transform their dry paddocks into a frenzy of activity as they stand ready to plant their largest crop ever. ...... FULL STORY
19 Mar 2008 | Strong outlook for wheat
An ABARE report predicts that global wheat production will jump by 19 million tonnes to 622 million tonnes this season, but global consumption will only increase 5 million tonnes to 616 million tonnes. ...... FULL STORY
13 Mar 2008 | Cost blow-out a gamble for farmers
Higher prices for fuel, fertilisers, chemicals, transport, labour and interest rates have seen the costs in some farm budgets doubled according to WAFarmers president Trevor De Landgrafft. ...... FULL STORY
10 Mar 2008 | Biofuels need tax support
The biofuels industry has called on the Rudd government to review the previous government's planned phase-out of tax exemptions from 2011 as well as introduce a mandated a target for their use. ...... 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
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