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31 May 2006 | Tax time stimulates agribusiness investment
The approaching end of the financial year is generating strong investment flows into tax-advantaged agribusiness schemes. ...... FULL STORY
22 May 2006 | Reduced allocation sent outback fruit firm under water
A 67 per cent cut in water allocations explains the fall into receivership of Back O’Bourke Fruits. ...... FULL STORY
18 May 2006 | 30,000 extra farmers
The Australian Bureau of Statistics is expecting to find about 160,000 farm businesses in existence as a result of its five-yearly agricultural census next month, about 30,000 more than previous estimates. ...... FULL STORY
18 May 2006 | Tully growers advised to stagger banana planting
The Department of Primary Industries urged banana growers in the Tully region whose crops were devastated by Cyclone Larry to plan carefully their return to production to avoid gluts and subsequent low prices. ...... FULL STORY
17 May 2006 | Second review of plant seeds deemed weeds
Biosecurity Australia is undertaking a second review of the list of plant seeds permitted into Australia. ...... FULL STORY
12 May 2006 | More money for weeding
The minister for the environment, Eric Abetz said it would fund a further 40 projects under the "Defeating the Weed Menace" program. ...... FULL STORY
11 May 2006 | Receiver appointed to Back O’Bourke Fruits
Back O'Bourke Fruits has been placed on the market by a receiver following severe drought in north-western NSW. ...... FULL STORY
10 May 2006 | Funding for canker eradication
The federal government will provide an additional $4.3 million over four years (including $3.1 million in 2005/06) as a contribution to the cost of eradicating citrus canker in Queensland. ...... FULL STORY
8 May 2006 | Tomato virus not detected in Burdekin
Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries said there had been no more detections of the virus in Bundaberg since surveillance was completed in the area two weeks ago. ...... FULL STORY
1 May 2006 | Horticulture code considered by Cabinet
The draft code of conduct for suppliers and wholesalers in the horticulture industry is believed to be on the agenda of federal Cabinet this week. ...... FULL STORY
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