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Australian wine industry headed for a major correction
The crisis engulfing Australia’s wine industry shows little signs of abating as many growers endure a third vintage of prices below their cost of production.
Animal Welfare Strategy back on track despite widening polarisation
The federal government has released a new national statement on animal welfare, four months after the last iteration was torn-up.
From flooding to droughts, rallies and viruses, 2024 had it all
This year Australian farmers were hit with viruses, worsening roads, a CFA stripped of funding and even a rally in Canberra.
Victoria drags feet on national Labour Hire Regulator
The state has been tasked with leading the national project to establish a regulator to oversee labour hire providers but work appears to have stalled.
Member exodus on cards for NFF Horticulture Council
The Weekly Times understands three members are weighing up whether they quit the council by the end of the year.
Loophole for dodgy organic products could be closed
A Bill has been introduced to define what legally constitutes “organic”, ending a loophole that has allowed goods with barely any organic ingredients to claim the title.
$100b target for ag not high enough, analyst says
The latest ABARES data shows Australian agriculture is tipped to record its second best total value of production ever in 2024-25. But one analyst says reaching it is just treading water.
Government on the hunt for live export phase out ‘advocate’
The role will be a crucial conduit between industry and government, and particularly well remunerated.
‘Loophole’ in surveillance laws allows for trespass on farms
A clause has allowed illegally obtained footage captured on farms to be shared publicly but the VFF is pushing to have surveillance laws changed.
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