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.
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Vic government fails to table key bills
The Allan Government has broken its promise to table radical new animal welfare legislation and bills to create two new national parks.
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.
‘Evolution rather than revolution’: New Nats leader’s approach
New Victorian Nats’ leader Danny O’Brien has been described as having a “masters’ degree in life experience”. Read about his journey.
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Three in four submissions against live ex ban
The parliamentary committee charged with scrutinising the live sheep export phase out decision has received an overwhelming number of submissions against the proposal.
Cattle Australia told to pay up
The National Farmers’ Federation wants Cattle Australia to start paying the full membership subscription rate, or it will replace it with an internal iteration.
VFF to resign from peak farming councils
In an effort to stay afloat, the Victorian farm lobby has written to the peak commodity councils informing them of its decision to terminate its memberships.
Infrastructure program oversubscribed but underfunded
More than 300 projects were assessed as suitable for funding from the Growing Regions Program but just 40 were deemed successful.
Five beef plants regain China access
China is lifting its ban on imports from five major Australian beef exporters, in place since 2020. This is what we know.
Federal gov funding failures
The Albanese Government has failed to fund native fish recovery, feral cat control and $90 million for 1000 Landcare rangers.
‘Inherent risk’: Basin at crisis point
Irrigators are facing water rationing after it was revealed the 2022-23 floods washed 14 times more sand into the Barmah choke. See the maps.
‘Outdated’: Calls for hemp liberalisation
A crossbencher calling for the liberalisation of Victoria’s strict hemp cultivation laws says backing from the VFF has accelerated the case for change. This is where the bill currently stands.
Farmer frustration boils over
In an open letter to the Prime Minister, the National Farmers’ Federation has detailed their grievances with the government’s handling of farming issues.
Farmer and student mental health funded into 2025
A boost of cash from the state government will keep the lights on for two rural mental health services at a time of great need.
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