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Fruit exports take a hit in 2020/21

Buyer found for struggling food business, hundreds of jobs saved

Veggie research extension gets a $14.1M supercharge

Avos snare $1M in advertising after successful campaign

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Self-run farm not impossible, but a way off

Just because the cloud is there, doesn't mean everything needs to be uploaded to it.

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Bee recovery studied after bushfires

Boffins are looking at how pollinators bounce back after major fires.

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From fashion to fruit: Couple turns to hort for working lifestyle

Losing their jobs pushed the Denneses into a new lifestyle.

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Mango auction goes online, raises $27k

Domenico Casagrande paid $10,100 for the first tray of mangoes.

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Nut exporters send more for less

A Rural Bank report shows the value of tree nut exports was down in 2020/21.

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NSW pub owners reckon regions get the rough end of the stick in roadmap

Unvaccinated people will lose freedoms from October 11, despite the regional rollout being slow.

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Truckies entering Qld face new vax rules

Drivers using a Freight Pass will need to have had one dose of a vaccine by October 15 and be fully vaccinated by November 15.

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Rex and Qantas make staff vaccination compulsory

Aviation industry moving towards compulsory vaccination.

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Watchdog to probe Vic border exemptions

Victoria's ombudsman is investigating the health department's handling of border exemptions after more than 80 stranded Victorians have complained to the watchdog.

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Overdose fuels fear of ivermectin misuse

What do the studies on ivermectin and COVID say?

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Toowoomba Wellcamp quarantine facility to be built

A 1000 bed quarantine facility at Toowoomba's Wellcamp Airport will be opened by the end of this year.

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Queensland records two new local COVID-19 cases

Queensland has recorded two new local COVID-19 cases which are currently under investigation.

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AMIC head angry at meatworks' restrictions

Abattoirs and processing plants an "easy hit" for further coronavirus restrictions, says peak body.

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Self-run farm not impossible, but a way off

Just because the cloud is there, doesn't mean everything needs to be uploaded to it.

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Farm connectivity explored at Hinkler AgTech forum | PHOTOS

Farmers discuss what's needed to fully connect a farm.

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Take a look at the 'transformative' CForce 625

The ATV is manufactured by CFMoto and debuted on the Australian market in mid-2020.

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Rural Women's Day: more than a celebration

The ANZ division of FMC's global business is pursuing a bold ambition to ensure 50 per cent of its workforce is female by 2027.

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Cedar Meats suitor's different funding model

Cedar Meats new owner seeks listing on fractional investment platform.

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COMMENT

Supporting growers to refine efficiencies

'Past practice of putting all the onus on agriculture to both limit our emissions at one end but also capture emissions from other sectors has been recognised as wildly unfair.'

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ANALYSIS

Surging wheat futures fail to follow through

Chicago Board of Trade futures in decline for the last four sessions of last week.

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New ASEAN role for Hermanson at FMC

Kristina Hermanson has been promoted by chemical business FMC and will now look after south-east Asia as well as Australia / New Zealand.

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COMMENT

Fresh produce assembles for historic summit

The summit is an opportunity for the fresh produce sector and supply chain to come together.

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Telstra boosts coverage for rural Australia

Telstra's specialised technicians will provide customers in regional locations with localised support as part of the company's regional advisor network initiative.

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Stock control made easy with Farmdeck management system

Livestock producers can leverage the 'Internet of Things' (IoT) for stock management.

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See the device that softens hard water and improves overall yields

Farmers, producers, growers, miners and domestic users have found there's more to the magic elixir of water than first thought, courtesy of Hydrosmart.

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The bet that drove countless postholes

A bet between two farmers has paid dividends for Munro Engineers and farmers.

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Model aims to combat flush and bust

If you talk to most farmers, they will tell you there is one word that strikes fear into them more than any other - and that is drought.

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This oil is gold for Aussie producers

GREAT people manufacturing locally in Australia and developing proven products - that's how some of the biggest names in agriculture regard FUCHS Lubricants.

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When it comes to productivity, stockyard design matters

Ian Crafter, founder of Atlex Stockyards and its senior designer, may well have the key to a better bottom line for livestock producers.

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Simple designs, packed with features

Simplicity Australia is home to the most comprehensive and innovative range of air seeders and cultivators in Australia.

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Ag boom real but still a tough gig | OPINION

ABARES may have given a recent rosey forecast but growers still face hurdles.

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OPINION

Tassie is coping with COVID, and could help others | OPINION

The island state will need to keep local labour in mind in order to help out its farmers.

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Tassie truffles on the map | OPINION

It takes a special family to foster something as special as truffles.

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Farmers are beyond medal-worthy | EDITORIAL

There are no medals for farming; just the Olympian-level work.

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COMMENT

FWFWW Blog 10: The Reunion

FWFWW 10: The Reunion- Who came down the stairs and Rob drops the mic.

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OPINION

Schools needing to engage | OPINION

Authentic learning experiences, including agriculture, are a curriculum must.

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Foreign owners are not so scary | OPINION

Don't stress if the neighbours are from out of town; way, out of town.

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A changing of the guard | OPINION

What is to be done about the low profile of "agriculture"?

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