A meatworker employed at an Australian factory has escaped jail time for viewing more than 2000 child pornography videos and images, blaming it on being “curious.”
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Ministers fail to reach decision on animal slaughter regulation
Australian agriculture ministers have failed to resolve discussions over ritual slaughters, meaning exemptions that allow some Australian abattoirs to conduct slaughter without prior stunning will continue.
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Australia exporting organic lamb to US
Organic Australian lamb will be exported to the United States for the first time, with thousands tones expected to go each year.
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Primo enters second construction stage
Construction of Australia's largest smallgoods manufacturing facility at Wacol, Queensland has entered its second stage.
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Food profits to dive under carbon tax: AFCG report
A new report released by the Australian Food and Grocery Council predicts that food manufacturers face nosediving profits under the carbon tax.
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Who benefits from the supermarket price wars? [analysis]
Who is really benefiting from the price wars between Australia’s major supermarkets? Anyone besides the major companies themselves?
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Tasmanian food and beverage industry up $434 million in 5 years
Tasmania’s food and beverage sector has experienced a massive growth in the last five years, up $434 million.
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We need to think differently about food: world experts
Is the future of our vegetables on our own rooftops? Will we soon go fishing for dinner from a tank in our kitchen? And will meat become a rare treat?
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Opposition to meet with scientists over food plans for Top End
Coalition finance spokesperson Andrew Robb says a report on increasing agricultural production in the Top End was “highjacked” by the Greens.
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$10 million to increase E. Coli testing in the US
The announcement in the United States that six additional strains of E. coli bacteria will be declared as adulterants in ground beef could ultimately cost up to $10 million per year.
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CHOICE calls for country of origin labelling on all meat products
Consumer watchdog CHOICE is calling for mandatory country of origin labelling on unpackaged beef, sheep and chicken products to help consumers make informed decisions about the meat they’re buying.
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New QLD beef extension officer appointed
A new North West Queensland beef extension officer to support industry opportunities has been appointed as part of the state government overhaul to minimise the impact of mining on the Great Barrier Reef.
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Red meat linked to increased diabetes risk: study
New research shows red meat may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes.
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Duck fat used to power vehicles
Some clever farmers in a rural French village have found a novel use for duck fat, using it to power vehicles including tractors.
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Duck fat used to power vehicles
Some clever farmers in a rural French village have found a novel use for duck fat, using it to power vehicles including tractors.
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Coles chief addressing food security at conference
Food security will be the major focus of Coles supermarket boss John Durkin’s address to a major food conference later this month.
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Country of origin labelling extended to unpacked meat
Unpacked beef, lamb and chicken meat might soon require country of origin labelling, as Food Standards Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ) invite submissions on the proposal.
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Cargill & Teys Beef get the go ahead from ACCC
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has granted permission for Cargill Beef Australia and Teys Bros to move forward with proposed joint venture.
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Fonterra, Silver Fern Farms launch NZ freight company
Fonterra and meat processor Silver Fern Farms have partnered to form a new freight management company to help improve New Zealand’s supply chain operations.
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Abattoir proposed for north Qld
The Queensland Government is planning to build a new meat processing facility to help boost the state's beef and cattle industry.
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