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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
23 Jan 2007 | Transport subsidies extended
Yesterday, the New South Wales state government announced that it would extend transport subsidies for farmers in drought affected areas. ...... 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
16 Jan 2007 | Govt grant to maintain community areas
The Victorian Government will spend nearly $2 million to maintain sports grounds and swimming pools in drought affected areas. ...... 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 | Thousands of birds dead in WA
Thousands of birds have been found dead in Esperance and no one knows why. ...... FULL STORY
9 Jan 2007 | New financial service to assist WA farmers
A new service is now available to assist farmers, fishers and small rural businesses deal with the drought and poor commodity prices. ...... FULL STORY
8 Jan 2007 | Widening drought continues despite rain
The latest figures show that more of New South Wales has slipped into drought despite patchy rain. ...... FULL STORY
8 Jan 2007 | Faulty water infrastructure makes crisis worse
The water supply crisis in Victoria is worsening and Melbourne’s water reservoirs are operating at just 38.4 per cent capacity. ...... FULL STORY
8 Jan 2007 | SA storm costs $5 million in fruit losses
A storm in South Australia’ Riverland region on the weekend has caused fruit crop losses estimated at $5 million. ...... 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
5 Jan 2007 | Farming productivity rises
The rural sector has made the most significant productivity improvements in the nation, despite the drought. ...... FULL STORY
3 Jan 2007 | Dairy industry analysts optimistic about exports
The Australian Bureau of Agriculture and Resource Economics (ABARE) has released its latest commodities report that shows that while the prolonged drought is hurting the dairy industry there is still hope. ...... FULL STORY
3 Jan 2007 | New rules cage farmers
New regulations, designed to improve conditions for hens, will force farmers to increase cage sizes from 450sq cm to 550 sq cm per bird. ...... 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
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