Biosecurity Protection Levy officially shelved
Agriculture Minister Julie Collins has admitted the controversial levy “will not be part of the solution”.
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Tobacco, gaming and betting companies among the Nationals’ big donors
Big tobacco, gambling and mining companies are helping prop up the Nationals party and questions are being raised around the ethics of accepting the donations.
‘This sets a deeply concerning precedent’: Animal welfare chapter a surprise inclusion
Agricultural groups were left in the dark about a new chapter dedicated entirely to animal welfare in the new UAE trade deal.
Coles working on global deforestation ‘committment’
The retailer it targeting five key “deforestation risks”, including beef.
Victorian abattoir to appeal federal court ruling
A notice of appeal has been lodged by the abattoir which lost its bid to stop the publishing of footage illegally obtained by animal activists. See the latest.
Animal activists shake up the landscape on shoestring budgets
New insights into their budgets reveal these organisations are operating off the smell of an oily rag.
What Trump’s tariffs mean for Australia’s red meat industry
President Trump doesn’t have to impose tariffs for there to be an impact on Aussie red meat prices. The fallout alone could see prices adversely affected.
BOM only ‘partly effective’ in managing crucial assets
This is despite the 15,000 observation instruments being relied upon to form crucial industry and national security decisions.
Ag minister under fire for failing to go bush
Agriculture Minister Julie Collins has been in the role for six months this week but many are questioning her engagement level with farmers.
NFF’s travel expenses more than double in as many years
The NFF’s travel bill has hit an all-time high, coinciding with a recent trip to a global climate conference.
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