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30 May 2008 | Chefs say no to GM
Prominent local chefs are urging the Victorian and NSW state governments to reverse their decisions to allow the production of GM canola. ...... FULL STORY
30 May 2008 | Wheat export changes ready to go
Legislation to liberalise bulk wheat exports from July 1 has been introduced by Agriculture Minister Tony Burke. ...... FULL STORY
29 May 2008 | Government backflip on community funds
The Rudd government has reversed its plans to scrap 86 community projects which would have saved $236 million over five years. ...... FULL STORY
28 May 2008 | NSW looks at Lib/Nat merger
The NSW Nationals are considering following the lead of their Queensland branch and will debate a proposal at their state conference next month to merge with the Liberal Party. ...... FULL STORY
27 May 2008 | Government savings based on hope of rain
Farmers are bearing the brunt of cuts made to the federal budget by the Rudd government. ...... FULL STORY
27 May 2008 | Farmers losing rights to stop mining
Farmers in NSW face losing the right to protect their houses if a mining company is given permission to dig under their land. ...... FULL STORY
26 May 2008 | Water trade cap may go
Farmers are concerned that the federal government will remove the 4 per cent cap that currently limits how much water can be traded out of an irrigation district each year. ...... FULL STORY
26 May 2008 | Liberals and Nationals flirt with marriage proposal
The Liberal and National parties in Queensland could soon be one with the federal offices of both giving their consent for a binding ballot of Liberal members to be held in the next few days. ...... FULL STORY
23 May 2008 | License buyback will take time to yield water
The federal government is buying licenses for 35 billion litres of water at a cost of $50 million, but as most will be "low security" there is unlikely to be any benefit in drought years. ...... FULL STORY
22 May 2008 | Water plan not enough for river's thirst
Research conducted for the Council of Australian Governments says that Labor's goal of restoring 1500 gigalitres to the Murray River system over the next decade will not be enough to compensate for water lost to unlicensed activities. ...... FULL STORY
20 May 2008 | Rail focus for WA
Grain farmers in WA have come out in support of Co-operative Bulk and Handling's plan to take control of transport, storage and handling for the state. ...... FULL STORY
16 May 2008 | Queensland firies struggling
Poor management, training and the age of volunteers means that the Queensland Rural Fire Service is at risk of becoming unsustainable. ...... FULL STORY
14 May 2008 | Grain handlers must be open
Bulk grain handlers will face increased scrutiny from the competition regulator to ensure that third parties have access to their silos. ...... FULL STORY
14 May 2008 | Government kicks off water plan
The government will invest $900 million in improving water infrastructure over the next two years. ...... FULL STORY
14 May 2008 | Treasury tips bumper crop increase
Treasury has estimated that farm output could rise by as much as 20 per cent in its latest budget figures, however warns that this is reliant on rains this spring. ...... FULL STORY
13 May 2008 | GM the way to boost production
Scientists have told the government that agricultural production could be increased by as much as $8 billion if genetically modified crops were widely used in Australia. ...... FULL STORY
9 May 2008 | Banrock wetlands to be given a drink
The wetlands at Banrock Station in South Australia's Riverland region will receive 617 megalitres of water flow later this month in an effort to save plant and animal habitats. ...... FULL STORY
9 May 2008 | Live cattle back on track to Egypt
Live exports of cattle to Egypt will be approved by the federal government. ...... FULL STORY
2 May 2008 | Apprentice support to stay
The federal government has been forced to back-pedal on a plan to scrap a $50 million agricultural apprenticeship scheme. ...... FULL STORY
2 May 2008 | NFF tells ACCC to get on with it
Farmers and the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission are trading blows over who should be gathering evidence for an inquiry into grocery prices. ...... 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
1 May 2008 | Rural doctor program needs health check
Incentives to encourage doctors to move to rural and remote areas have failed. ...... FULL STORY
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