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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 | 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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