Farming and Environment
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Virtual farm gate clicks for Red Cliffs walnut producer
A RED Cliffs walnut producer says a Victorian Government initiative to bring customers to the farm gate virtually is providing benefits. With Victoria in the…
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Big vote for Murray Valley winegrape growers
MURRAY Valley Winegrowers (MVW) could lose funding and be forced to fold if the current grower-controlled committee is not re-elected this month. And the repercussions…
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VFF welcomes NSW border easing
THE Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) recognised Tuesday’s partial relaxation of COVID-19 border restrictions by the New South Wales Government as a step in the right…
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Colignan contractor warns agriculture industry of union push
A SUNRAYSIA farm contractor has hit back at several unions, labelling a recommendation for a tough ban on backpacker workers an “entertaining read”. In a…
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Border progress, but farmer problems remain, says VFF
THE Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has welcomed the partial relaxation of border restrictions announced by NSW and South Australian governments, but warns Victorian farmers would…
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Citrus producer holds fears for seasonal worker supply
THE Seasonal Worker Program and Pacific Labour Scheme is set to restart despite COVID-19 travel restrictions, allowing migrant workers to help with the 2020-21 harvest.…
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NFF welcomes coming of farm worker border code
A PROCESS to develop a national code allowing farmers and agriculture workers to cross state borders more freely amid COVID-19 has been welcomed by the…
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Table grape exports hit record volume
AUSTRALIA’S table grape industry achieved its highest-ever export volume and value this year, producing 152,200 tonnes valued at more than $600 million. Hort Innovation head…
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Delivery hassles continue for Murrayville businesses
THERE are growing concerns Murrayville farmers may not be granted cross-border exemptions to deliver this season’s harvested crops to Tailem Bend. The concerns were raised…
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Australian grain hopes on the rise
ALL eyes are on developing winter crops as global grain markets look to Australia to offset a poor European harvest hit by drought. That is…
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Chinese wine tariffs would bring ‘enormous pressure’
AUSTRALIAN Grape and Wine chief executive Tony Battaglene says anyone who produces wine would be under threat if China imposed an additional tariff on Australian…
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SA border bans unworkable, says VFF
THE Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has welcomed the announcement of a farmer permit that will allow movement of critical agriculture workers into parts of NSW.…
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