Consumers win as industry sets new “taste” standards for Table Grapes
Newly adopted changes to Australia’s maturity standards for the domestic table grape market is set to instantly improve the quality and taste of locally grown varieties.
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Author: Small Farms
Soilborne disease courses available for agronomists
Soilborne disease courses being held across Australia’s grain growing regions will provide the latest information to local agronomists, enabling them to help growers minimise production losses on-farm.
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Federal Court rules ‘Backpacker Tax’ invalid
In a landmark decision, the Federal Court in Brisbane today ruled that the highly controversial ‘Backpacker Tax’ cannot lawfully be applied to citizens from many foreign countries.
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Dry conditions fuel continued herd contraction
With continued and widespread dry conditions through winter and into spring, female cattle slaughter has remained elevated, prolonging Australia’s ongoing herd liquidation, according to Meat & Livestock Australia’s (MLA) Cattle Industry Projections October Update.
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Cider expansion supported by new supply
The burgeoning local cider industry is set to benefit from a new cider apple supply block at the NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) Orange Agricultural Institute.
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