‘Over-reliant’: Paper imports to skyrocket
Relying on Indonesia and China for all our copy paper shifts the environmental cost offshore, as images of cleared rainforests show.
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Vic government ‘not doing a thing’ as more timber job losses loom
More than 1000 timber workers face the axe as VicForests makes a last-ditch appeal against the legal lockup of Victoria’s native forests.
Exporters slam government’s live sheep trade ban
The federal government has reconfirmed its promise to stop live sheep exports, while exporters say the phase-out ignores changes made to “an industry that has reformed”.
Animal welfare: States drag their feet on national standards
Just three states have implemented the national animal welfare standards and guidelines agreed to in 2016.
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What regional Australia gets from the budget
Industry groups were hoping for more incentives to boost investment in the regions, particularly post-COVID — but their pleas have gone unheeded.
What the budget delivers for agriculture
From biodiversity to water, plus the extension of the ever-popular instant asset write-off — here’s everything farmers need to know out of the budget.
Farmers face green power squeeze
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Ministers yet to sign off on plan to help farmers
It’s been three years since the nation’s agriculture ministers agreed to work on a national climate adaptation plan for farmers – so where is it?
VicForests wins native forest logging appeal
The beleaguered native forest logging industry has won a major battle in its bid to keep 2500 workers in jobs. Here are the main points.
What catalysed beef producer’s bold new approach
A near-tragedy in the family propelled Robert Mackenzie to evaluate how he runs his business, which now boasts verified Black Angus brands.
Landcare legacy under threat
Landcare Victoria is concerned they will be “disempowered” by new public camping laws brought in by the government.
Getting $2000 to pick made even easier
Aussies can now get up to $2000 from the Federal Government for an average working week — in a fresh bid to entice more workers to farms. Here’s how.
$371m biosecurity boost a win for agriculture
The fight to protect Aussie ag from overseas pests and disease is getting a massive boost, with more than $370m to be announced for a new biosecurity package. Here’s how it will be spent.
Victoria’s plan to reduce emissions in ag
Trials to reduce methane on dairy farms with feed additives such as seaweed will be funded as part of the Victorian Government’s plan to reduce emissions. See what else will be a focus.
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