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Milk dumping unlikely in Australia

The Australian dairy industry has reinforced its intention to maintain milk flow during COVID-19 concerns, putting practices in place to ensure this happens.

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Farm commodities leap to new record despite some softer export trends

National Australia Bank's Rural Commodities Index jumped another 5.8 per cent in March

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Global dairy price warning, despite auction lift

Dairy analysts are warning the COVID-19 crisis will put pressure on global dairy prices well into 2021 and will hit opening prices in Australia.

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Rain lessens panic for producers

Rain lessens panic, but still a mixed bag of good and bad news for meat producers.

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Cropping supply chain geared up despite crisis

The farming supply chain is under pressure but the fertiliser, chemical and machinery will continue to move.

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GrainCorp aiming to keep Aussie ag logistics moving

GrainCorp is dealing with fertiliser imports and grain exports while managing staff safety in light of COVID-19.

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Online scammers target the unwary with COVID-19 super help offers

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is warning that scammers are trying to exploit Australians financially impacted by the COVID-19 crisis

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Managing a farm machinery business through COVID

There is a lot of uncertainty but one farm machinery manufacturer is hopeful he can continue to operate throughout the current crisis.

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Horticulture

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Smash an avo at home to keep growers in business

Cafe closures wipe out a big market for avocado growers.

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Research bears higher yielding avos

More efficient avocado propagation is coming from the lab to the orchard.

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Juice company relies on family heritage in tough times

When times get tough, the Lentini family pull together to keep things fresh.

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Relaxed visas for agriculture

The Federal Government has made changes to agricultural visa programs to secure workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Ripening tool improves harvest, reduces waste

Research is continuing into a handheld ripeness tool for fruit.

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Australia has reconnected with agriculture says Littleproud | Video

Australia has awoken to the importance of agriculture says David Littleproud.

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Juice company relies on family heritage in tough times

When times get tough, the Lentini family pull together to keep things fresh.

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Drones monitoring banana farm TR4 compliance

Drones are making sure banana growers with TR4 are doing the right thing.

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Glenochar to test Maranoa values | Video

The 3902 hectare hectare Maranoa property Glenochar is being offered for sale for the first time in 123 years.

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Agribusiness

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Smash an avo at home to keep growers in business

Cafe closures wipe out a big market for avocado growers.

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Agribusiness buzz in brief

What's happening in agribusiness? Here's a quick snapshot of what some players have be up to.

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Farm commodities leap to new record despite some softer export trends

National Australia Bank's Rural Commodities Index jumped another 5.8 per cent in March

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Rex 'fighting for life' and cutting flights while awaiting govt funds

Regional Express has cut return flight services across Australia to just just one or two a week

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Pulse opportunities racing as protein demand prompts $170m initiative

The ballooning plant protein market prompts plans for a Pulse Protein Co-operative Research Centre to drive a national campaign of plant research and processing innovation.

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Farmers show the way in a crisis | EDITORIAL

Farmers have been working from home long before a virus forced everyone to.

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Hort scorched but still growing | OPINION

Bushfires may have slapped horticulture around a bit, but it'll get back up.

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A decade of growth lays platform for next 10 years | OPINION

Ausveg chairman, Bill Bulmer, says there are changes to come in the vegetable industry.

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Farmers do goodwill well | OPINION

For Aussie farmers, the idea of "goodwill" goes beyond Christmas.

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Hang a tea bag, make a statement | OPINION

Putting a tea bag on your Christmas tree says "thanks" to farmers.

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Climate questions roll on | OPINION

The debate over climate change isn't about to go away any time soon.

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Muscling up on biosecurity, mate | OPINION

Australia is upping the ante with biosecurity, and for good measure.

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Industry improving worker conditions but costs will add up | OPINION

Improvements for horticulture workers are necessary, but they'll cost someone.

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