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24 May 2004 | Fighting sheep worms with genomics
Two CSIRO Livestock Industries research teams are using leading-edge technology to identify genes that enable sheep to resist intestinal parasites. ...... FULL STORY
14 May 2004 | Regional Aust supports further Telstra sale: finance minister
The federal Finance Minister, Nick Minchin, believes regional Australians are supportive of the further sale of Telstra. ...... FULL STORY
13 May 2004 | Monsanto ends bid for GM canola
Monsanto has given up on pursuing genetically modified canola in Australia, blaming the array of bans and restrictions due to consumer concerns. ...... FULL STORY
13 May 2004 | Fowl play on GM-free labels
Consumer resistance to anything genetically modified has led to some poultry producers labelling their chickens "GM free". ...... FULL STORY
11 May 2004 | Unveiling the secrets of tick resistance
Research to improve the resistance of Australia's northern beef herds to cattle ticks has been boosted by the discovery that tropically-adapted cattle breeds have a different immune response to tick infestation than more susceptible European breeds. ...... FULL STORY
10 May 2004 | Seaweed solution to DDT
Scientists from CSIRO and several universities have found that sprinkling powdered seaweed on contaminated soil can accelerate the breakdown of the chemical DDT. ...... FULL STORY
7 May 2004 | Biosecurity Aust accused of putting trade before safety
Biosecurity Australia has increased the risk of the agriculture sector being bit by invasive diseases or pests, claims the Federation of Australian Scientific and Technological Societies. ...... FULL STORY
3 May 2004 | Telstra plugs rural plans
Telstra will unveil plans to upgrade broadband and mobile services for regional and rural customers tomorrow. ...... FULL STORY
3 May 2004 | Duffer steals 200 in saleyard raids
Saleyards across New South Wales and Victoria have been hit by a series of cattle thefts. ...... FULL STORY
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