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27 Mar 2008 | Murray-Darling plan gets green light
After 14 months of delays the state governments have reached agreement to hand control of the Murray-Darling river system to the federal government. ...... FULL STORY
25 Mar 2008 | Workers will delay rural recovery
The National Farmers Federation has warned that a shortage of labour is slowing any recovery from the drought. ...... FULL STORY
12 Mar 2008 | Beekeeping a dying industry
Beekeepers are concerned that there are no young people entering an industry where 80 per cent are over the age of 60. ...... FULL STORY
12 Mar 2008 | Phosphate shortage looms
The rapid growth in food production could result in a shortage of phosphate within decades. ...... FULL STORY
11 Mar 2008 | Horticulture goes nuts
Nut production is predicted to be the fastest growing agricultural sector, its value increasing from $217 million in 2006 to $1.32 billion in 2020. ...... FULL STORY
10 Mar 2008 | Concessions to Victoria on water plan
The federal government has said that states will retain their control over water rights as a concession to win Victoria's support for the Murray-Darling water management plan. ...... FULL STORY
7 Mar 2008 | Apple talks sour
Government talks with New Zealand yesterday aimed at breaking the deadlock over apple imports have failed. ...... FULL STORY
6 Mar 2008 | Improved weather helps pesticide company
Pesticide company Nufarm has reported a strong start to the year and announced two acquisitions worth $236 million. ...... FULL STORY
5 Mar 2008 | Second bite of the cherry for growers
A fruit fly ban has been lifted which will allow mainland growers to export cherries to the United States. ...... FULL STORY
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