NSW election: Rural crossbench holds onto seats
A group of five MPs proved the rural independent movement was alive and well in NSW over the weekend.
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$54 million soil monitoring program axed six months early
The program was billed as a way of helping farmers measure their soil’s carbon content so they could earn and trade ACCUs.
Europe a live sheep exporting powerhouse
Europe has been quick to criticise Australia’s animal welfare standards but the continent is home to five of the top 10 largest live sheep exporters in the world.
Agriculture reps left off Dan’s China trip guest list
Daniel Andrews is off to China this week to talk trade — so why is no-one from the Victorian agricultural sector tagging along?
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SunRice wins in UK FTA deal
SunRice has had its first win in a free-trade agreement. But it is not a total win.
Forest access shake-up as new national parks created
Logging and firewood collection will end in most of three new Victorian national parks, but some recreational activities will continue. Here is what is changing where.
NSW ag minister tests positive to Covid
NSW Agriculture Minister Adam Arshall has confirmed he has Covid-19, shortly after the state’s health minister made a surprise admission live on breakfast TV this morning.
‘Napalm for mice’ rejected by authorities
Regulators have refused to permit using bromadiolone poison around the perimeter of crops during the mouse plague. This is why.
Why V/Line splashed cash on Dusty’s coach
A bizarre move by “dysfunctional” V/Line to splash $150k of taxpayer’s money on Dustin Martin’s high-performance coach has raised eyebrows.
Libs pull plug on Nats basin bid
The Nationals have gone their own way on water, in a bid to amend the Basin Plan, but the Liberals have tied them down.
Battle against ‘inappropriate’ tourist park begins
A controversial $30 million tourist development proposed for Nagambie has been rejected by council. But the battle is just beginning.
Water hoarders risk write-offs of unused supplies
Southern Murray Darling Basin irrigators have been unable to use the massive volumes of water flowing into their accounts.
Labour hire workers to get greater rights under new laws
Farmers who employ workers through labour hire companies will have greater responsibility for their safety under reforms in Victoria, which include fines up to $270,000.
CFA training hits union snag
United Firefighters Union ban on instructors working more than two nights a week is hampering CFA volunteer training.
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