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Beef farms take over from dairy
7 Sep 2006

The Australian Bureau of Statistics' latest census results show that farm numbers fell 17,200, or 12 per cent, to less than 130,000, over 10 years. Almost 4000 dairy farms disappeared over five years, though there are more beef farms.

The Weekly Times, 07/09/06

Previous News Items:
6 Sep 2006 | Cereal crops suffer from dry winter
5 Sep 2006 | Steady growth in sheep meat prices
5 Sep 2006 | Cattle prices in decline
30 Aug 2006 | Abattoirs dress mutton as lamb
25 Aug 2006 | FNQ farms still seeking help cleaning up after cyclone


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