The Government will impose import duties on two brands of canned Italian tomatoes, following the recommendations of an investigation by the Anti-Dumping Commissioner.
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It will take a ban on caging pigs to clean up the pork industry
A current bill before the New South Wales Parliament proposes to end the use of sow-stalls.
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$35,000: the cost of three fingers
An incident where an employee had parts of three fingers amputated has cost a farming company and a Director a total of $35,000.
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Murray Darling Basin CEO’s establish group to lobby government
CEO’s from five major commodity sectors have formed a group to address issues surrounding the Murray Darling Basin Plan.
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Ministers to reconsider legalising hemp for food
Australian and New Zealand government ministers will reconsider legalising hemp for food in the first quarter of 2016.
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$4 billion investment announced in Agriculture White Paper
Biosecurity, international trade and supply chain transparency are some of the priorities of the Agriculture White Paper.
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Calls for Australia’s leaders to reduce food waste
OzHarvest is calling upon Australia’s leaders to set a target to reduce food waste by 50 per cent by 2025.
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Trade Mission to China opens opportunity for SA
A large trade mission from South Australia to China begins today with a focus on securing new markets for food and wine.
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SPC opens first stage of $100 mill redevelopment
SPC has opened a high speed snack line, the first stage of the company's $100 million investment program.
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Mid-size food producers looking for share of the budget pie
Real incentives must be provided by the government for mid-sized operators to reach their full potential for export.
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Australian wines the toast of China trade shows
Two NSW wines are generating huge interest from wholesale buyers at trade shows held in Eastern China.
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Parmalat issued with notice from EPA following odour complaints
Dairy company Parmalat has been issued with a Prevention Notice by the EPA following complaints about foul odours.
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Competition policy roundtable in Sydney today
Competition policy experts from government, the private sector, NGAs and academia are meeting in Sydney today.
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Govt releases Energy White Paper
The federal government’s Energy White Paper, released yesterday, has been largely welcomed by business leaders but criticised by environmentalists.
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Popularity of food ‘Made in Australia’ on the rise
The proportion of Australians over 14 who are more likely to buy food labelled ‘Made in Australia’ has risen to 88 per cent.
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2015 wine vintage research underway at DAFWA
The Department of Agriculture and Food’s winemaking laboratory has grown to facilitate increased winemaking research activities.
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Tasmanian businesses benefiting from Federal Government funding
Tasmanian businesses have received $13 million in grants from the Innovation and Investment Fund.
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Class action looms for Patties
Slater and Gordon is "actively" pursuing a class action against Patties Foods following the Hepatitis outbreak.
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Standards Australia to update Organic and Biodynamic Products standards
Standards Australia is revising Organic and Biodynamic standards to take into account updated requirements, methods and technology.
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Australia asks China if further berry shipments will be safe
The Department of Agriculture is seeking assurances from China about the safety of further shipments of frozen berries.
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