Pacific workers flee farms in record numbers
Cracks have emerged in a visa scheme designed to bring seasonal workers into Australia from Pacific countries as it struggles to cope with a surge in arrivals.
Politics
‘In limbo’: Egg producers facing nervous wait
Australian egg producers, already facing the prospect of a caged production phase-out they aren’t prepared for, are assessing a new threat to their industry.
‘No downside’: Biodiversity to offset credits
Farmers may soon be rewarded more for environmental stewardship than short-term emission control measures, according to a key government adviser.
Duck hunting: Experts recommend season goes ahead
Leading waterfowl ecologists have developed a scientific model that recommends Victoria’s duck hunting season go ahead. See the daily bird bag limit.
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Family farmers cannot compete under basin trade policy
Basin plan water policies are misguided and delusional, writes JAN BEER
Will farmers pay the price of Barnaby’s return?
The Barnaby Joyce show has returned. But at what cost, for farmers, regional Australia, and the Nationals themselves?
No funds for policing crown-land campers
No funding has been allocated to regulate campers on crown land water frontages where farmers are licensed to graze livestock.
Manure-rules backdown after farmer outcry
Victoria’s Environmental Protection Authority has stripped away onerous rules threatening the sustainable use of manure on farms.
V/Line bosses on gravy train amid corruption scandal
Explosive new documents reveal the embattled regional rail operator signed off on lucrative bonuses totalling $125,000 for top executives.
London’s tariffs set to tumble
Details of the new Australia-UK trade deal are being revealed, after Prime Minister Scott Morrison met with Boris Johnson to sign off on it.
Export regulation costs remain hidden
Findings from a review into the cost of agricultural export regulations are yet to be revealed a year on, while exporters are calling for delays to suggested fee increases.
Not so fair rate cap
The Andrews Government’s fair go rating scheme advantages city and town businesses ahead of farmers, a review by its own regulator has found.
Vegan labelling showdown as inquiry is announced
An inquiry into food labelling laws and vegan meat products has been launched. Now the red meat industry has weighed in.
Revealed: How much your council’s mayor, CEO is paid
Top executives at regional Victorian councils are making up to $440,000, while some mayors are paid more than $100,000. See how your council stacks up.
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