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28 Jul 2004 | Farm drought assistance simplified
The Federal Government agreed to support a less complex drought-aid process for farmers following a meeting of state agriculture ministers yesterday. ...... FULL STORY
27 Jul 2004 | Farmers may start returning to normal
The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics expects the net value of farm production to fall 16 per cent over 2004-2005 to $5 billion.... ...... FULL STORY
26 Jul 2004 | Heat on over drought aid reform
Federal and state agriculture ministers will meet tomorrow and consider measures to speed up the provision of drought assistance. ...... FULL STORY
26 Jul 2004 | Queensland shivers in icy temperatures
Warwick and Stanthorpe shires have feuded for years over which can claim the title of "the coldest town in Queensland", but Warwick Mayor Ron Bellingham has now offered Stanthorpe a truce. ...... FULL STORY
20 Jul 2004 | Aphids add to Qld growers' woes
A plague of aphids is wreaking havoc on Winter cereal crops throughout south-west Queensland's Maranoa region and Central Queensland. ...... FULL STORY
19 Jul 2004 | Rain forecasts improve outlook for Vic farming
Victorian Treasury says that improved prospects for rain over the next few months have boosted the outlook for the state's agriculture. ...... FULL STORY
13 Jul 2004 | $100m boost to drought aid
The Federal Government has announced $100 million in extra aid for farmers in Australia's worst-hit drought areas. ...... FULL STORY
12 Jul 2004 | Stampede for beef
Farmers at the saleyards are smiling as they respond to a strong demand for beef and sell off the cattle they've battled to keep throughout the drought. ...... FULL STORY
12 Jul 2004 | Rain does little for NSW
New South Wales is still Australia's most drought-afflicted state. ...... FULL STORY
6 Jul 2004 | Too hot for agriculture
Australia's top climate change experts say average temperatures are likely to increase by at least one degree, which will severely damage agriculture, tourism and energy-intensive industries. ...... FULL STORY
5 Jul 2004 | Lamb off menu as drought hits prices
The drought has driven up the price of lamb to the extent that some restaurants are removing it from their menus and the Sunday roast is becoming a rare treat. ...... FULL STORY
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