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21 Apr 2005 | Wealthy cattle farmers consolidate their holdings
Family companies make up 55 per cent of the land holdings of the top 10 per cent of beef producers, according to a study by Rural Management Partners. ...... FULL STORY
18 Apr 2005 | Horticulture in favour as tax year nears end
A new crop of managed rural investment projects hopes to attract up to $1 billion in investment from high income earners with tax breaks in mind. ...... FULL STORY
15 Apr 2005 | Feds ease paperwork for drought relief
Federal and state agriculture ministers said they would simplify the process for the determinaiton of whether a farming region qualified for drought assistance. ...... FULL STORY
6 Apr 2005 | Cash grants may replace interest rate subsidies for drought relief
The federal government is considering a change in the formula for drought relief. ...... FULL STORY
5 Apr 2005 | Feds promise grants to regional food processors
The federal government will allocate $12 million in subsidies to small and medium-sized food processors in regional Australia. ...... FULL STORY
5 Apr 2005 | Murray ministers agree to release half of planned environmental flows
The Murray Darling Ministerial Council finally agreed to activate the “Living Murray” Plan. ...... FULL STORY
5 Apr 2005 | Income payments and interest rate subsidies extended in north and central Victoria
The Agriculture department declared a region that includes parts of Swan Hill, Gannawarra Shire, Moire Shire, Campaspe Shire and Loddon Shire in northern and central Victoria as eligible assistance under an exceptional circumstances declaration. ...... FULL STORY
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