Drought forces farmers to pawn their treasures

Drought forces farmers to pawn their treasures
6:27 AM AEST | More than one in five Australian farmers in drought-affected areas have had to pawn or sell something because of lack of money, a study reveals. And more than one-third say farm production is at its lowest level ever.

Rain lifts grain crop hopes in three States

Rain lifts grain crop hopes in three States
8/07/2008 | Widespread rain in the Victorian, NSW and South Australian wheatbelts has come at the 11th hour for many grain growers in those states, after an earlier winter dry spell.

Sensor tyne cuts cultivation fuel consumption

Sensor tyne cuts cultivation fuel consumption
8/07/2008 | While any talk about fuel efficiency principally centres on tractor engine performance, manufacturers of farm implements are also playing their part in helping farmers to minimise input costs.
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Emerald growers initiate irrigated winter crop trials

Emerald growers initiate irrigated winter crop trials

Emerald Irrigation Area cotton growers are researching their winter crop rotation options by ...

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VIDEO: Tough battle for big cattle yarding at Pakenham, Vic

Tough battle for big cattle yarding at Pakenham, Vic
4/07/2008 | Competition was keen for the better lines of Angus steer and heifer weaners at Pakenham, Vic, store cattle market yesterday, where a huge increase in numbers saw 1409 steers and heifers, and 346 cows and calves penned.
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Rolleston property nominated for green gong

Rolleston property nominated for green gong
4/07/2008 | Cattle and grain property Mt Panorama, near Rolleston in Central Queensland, is in the running for one of Queensland's top environment awards.

Qld revokes drought aid for five shires

Qld revokes drought aid for five shires
3/07/2008 | The State Government has revoked the drought declared status of the Flinders Shire Council, the Bundaberg Regional Council and the Isaac Regional Council.
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G8 agrees on 'vision' to halve emissions by 2050

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Labor be warned, voter volatility ahead

Labor be warned, voter volatility ahead
30/06/2008 | A series of polls conducted around the country last week have pointed to dangerous times ahead for Labor's grip on power in all States and Territories.
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