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29 Jan 2007 | Champion shearer competes at Tarago Show
Former world champion sheep shearer Ian Elkins competed at the Tarago Show on Saturday, finishing second in the final. ...... FULL STORY
29 Jan 2007 | Demand for beef keeps prices high
The drought has not affected the price of beef and the beef industry is benefiting from strong overseas demand. ...... FULL STORY
25 Jan 2007 | Food prices predicted to continue rising
Food prices across Australia are expected to continue rising due to the drought, with analysts warning consumers that there is worse to come in the months ahead as supplies of milk, vegetables, and grains tighten. ...... FULL STORY
23 Jan 2007 | Transport subsidies extended
Yesterday, the New South Wales state government announced that it would extend transport subsidies for farmers in drought affected areas. ...... FULL STORY
17 Jan 2007 | Cattle profit defies drought
Australia’s biggest cattle company has good growth prospects this year despite the drought. The Australian Agricultural Company’s share price rose above $2 for the first time yesterday. ...... FULL STORY
15 Jan 2007 | Best wool prices in 5 years
The price of Australian wool is rising. Due to supply constraints caused by the drought and increasing demand from Asia and Europe, this year has seen the best demand for wool in five years. ...... FULL STORY
10 Jan 2007 | Drought-ravaged Canberra kills horses
In the drought-stricken Canberra region at least 100 horses a month are going to the knackery because of the increasing cost of feed. ...... FULL STORY
9 Jan 2007 | Superstorm causes massive stock losses
Farmers around Esperance in Western Australia will have to bury hundreds of sheep after a massive storm last week. ...... FULL STORY
8 Jan 2007 | Fears for sheep after storm
There are fears for livestock in Esperance Western Australia following a storm that dumped half a years worth of rain in just three days. ...... FULL STORY
4 Jan 2007 | Balco plans export increase
Hay exporter Balco Australia has announced plans to increase its export trade and has long term plans to list on the Australian Stock Exchange. ...... FULL STORY
3 Jan 2007 | New rules cage farmers
New regulations, designed to improve conditions for hens, will force farmers to increase cage sizes from 450sq cm to 550 sq cm per bird. ...... FULL STORY
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