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20 Dec 2005 | Goulburn Valley growers get no help from state
Four years of natural disasters in “Victoria’s fruit bowl”, the Goulburn Valley, have left many growers facing financial ruin, but their pleas for assistance were rejected by the state government.... ...... FULL STORY
19 Dec 2005 | Mango harvest a fizzer
The 2005 Mango harvest is down by between 50 per cent and 70 per cent on last season with prices for Australian consumers up as a result. ...... FULL STORY
14 Dec 2005 | Locusts on rampage
There is little that can be done to stop locusts attacking Victorian lucerne, canola, horticulture crops and other green plants, the Department of Primary Industries said. ...... FULL STORY
13 Dec 2005 | Fruit and vegies to get country of origin labels
New country of origin food labelling rules have been announced for unpackaged fruit, vegetables, nuts and seafood products to come into force in six months' time, for unpackaged pork products in 12 months and for packaged goods in two years' time. ...... FULL STORY
9 Dec 2005 | Kiwis angry over effective apple ban
Pipfruit New Zealand said the safeguards proposed by Biosecurity Australia on the possible import of Apples from New Zealand were so onerous they would deny any meaningful access to the Australian market. ...... FULL STORY
5 Dec 2005 | Organic demand outgrows supply
Producers in the organic food chain are experiencing a clash of cultures, between the idealistic principles of organic production and the reality of contemporary retailing. ...... FULL STORY
2 Dec 2005 | NSW water prices may rise
Farmers in New South Wales can expect to pay more for water. The State Water Corporation and the Department of Natural Resources asked the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal to agree to rises in the price of water to cover 85 per cent of costs.. ...... FULL STORY
2 Dec 2005 | Kiwi apple imports likely
Australia will not allow the import of any apples from New Zealand into Western Australia, but NZ apples may be allowed for import into eastern Australia. ...... FULL STORY
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