Agriculture
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Business planning reaps rewards for Victorian mixed farm
First 5000 | July 12, 2019Mixed farm operator James Hegarty has taken out the 2019 Rabobank Business Development Prize from a field of some of Australia and New Zealand’s leading young farmers.
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Study identifies $3 billion opportunity for NQ producers
First 5000 | June 13, 2019Some 2000 new jobs could be created by unlocking $3 billion of unmet market demand in agriculture in North Queensland, according to a new study.
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Aussie fruit and vegetable growers showcase produce to international buyers
First 5000 | June 11, 2019Importers, wholesalers and retailers from six export markets within Asia will touch down on Australian soil next week for the annual AUSVEG Reverse Trade Mission, commissioned by Hort Innovation and supported by the Victorian Government.
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Australian beef halves emissions, leads sustainable production
First 5000 | June 6, 2019A new report card into the sustainability of the Australian beef industry, from paddock to plate, shows it is proactively improving its care of the environment, animals and people.
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Australia braces for another below-average winter crop
First 5000 | June 4, 2019Australia is staring down the barrel of another lower-than-average winter crop, as ongoing dry weather hinders planting across much of the nation, according to Rabobank’s newly-released Australian 2019 Winter Crop Outlook.
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Visiting seasonal farm worker availability highest yet
First 5000 | May 2, 2019While there are temporary shortages of workers in some regions during peak harvest periods, MADEC says that the total working hours contributed by visiting seasonal farm workers for horticulture is at an all time high.
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AUSVEG welcomes announcement of Australian Fresh Produce Alliance
First 5000 | March 28, 2019AUSVEG has welcomed the announcement of the establishment of the Australian Fresh Produce Alliance (AFPA), saying it looks forward to working with the new association to further the cause of all growers in the industry.
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Drought a further ‘disruption’ to Australia’s wheat market share in South-East Asia
First 5000 | March 15, 2019Drought has proven to be an added ‘disruptor’ to Australia’s wheat export market share in South-East Asia, which is already under pressure from rising competition from lower-cost suppliers, according to South-East Asian grains expert Oscar Tjakra.
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Drought and flooding rains hold back Australian farmer confidence
First 5000 | March 12, 2019The start of 2019 has been characterised by ‘drought and flooding rains’, as adverse seasonal conditions keep sentiment in Australia’s agricultural sector subdued, the latest quarterly Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey has found.
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Australian agriculture on strong path, but 2019 to bring ‘headwinds’ and ‘downside risks’: Rabobank
First 5000 | January 31, 2019Australian agriculture is on a strong path, but “headwinds are mounting” and “downside risks” are considerable in 2019, according to an industry report from Rabobank.
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$10 million regional export distribution centre opportunity takes off
First 5000 | November 21, 2018Over 30 Queensland communities and businesses have registered interest in hosting a $10 million produce export distribution centre pilot project since registrations opened in May.
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West Australian grants boost food export firms
First 5000 | November 19, 2018$1 million in grants to build export capacity and competitiveness have been given to eight Western Australian agrifood businesses. The grants are part of the McGowan Government’s Agribusiness Innovation Fund to help drive international competitiveness to access new markets and boost agricultural jobs
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Turning agricultural waste into new products
First 5000 | October 21, 2018A new $10.9 million research consortium led by the University of Adelaide is investigating ways to increase the value of agriculture waste by turning it into new products.
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Leading the digital revolution in agriculture
First 5000 | October 14, 2018The Victorian Government has unveiled its plan ensure the state’s $14 billion agriculture sector is best-placed to capitalise on new technologies, placing the region’s farmers at the forefront of the digital revolution.
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Furner’s fish farm frenzy
First 5000 | October 10, 2018With markets in Asia hungry for high quality Australian seafood products, Queensland is aiming to become the aquaculture capital of the world.