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ABC Rural News: Cattle producers want better representation

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http://www.abc.net.au/rural/news/content/201208/s3569987.htm
Australian cattle producers are pushing hard for a new structure to represent them and lobby government. An industry-wide writing group, formed some weeks ago, met at a closed meeting of the Cattle Council of Australia executive this week in Alice Springs. (Friday, 17/08/2012)

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ABC Rural News: Food processing inquiry takes aim at supermarket power

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http://www.abc.net.au/rural/news/content/201208/s3569574.htm
A Senate investigation into food processing in Australia has identified a wide range of issues to address if the sector is going to be viable into the future. The year-long investigation made recommendations covering areas as diverse as agricultural education and training, the labour market, infrastructure and transport concerns and barriers to export. (Friday, 17/08/2012)

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Science Network WA News: New version of rabbit disease may help reduce numbers

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http://www.snwa.net.au/topics/agriculture/item/1603-new-version-of-rabbit-disease-may-help-reduce-numbers
In a continuing bid to control the problematic rabbit population a new freeze-dried version of the Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease Virus (RHDV) bait—also known as Rabbit Calicivirus Disease—is set to be released by June 2013, according to developers the Invasive Animals Cooperative Research Centre (CRC). (Friday, 03/08/2012)

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ABC Rural News: Australia's National Food Plan

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http://www.abc.net.au/rural/content/2012/s3569150.htm
This report discusses the National Food Plan which is in its initial stages of policy. While the Federal Government and those on the advisory group argue that the plan is about protecting Australia's food security, others believe it is already pandering to corporate interests and playing on public fears about food shortages, with little attention to sustainability and the environment. (Thursday, 16/08/2012)

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ABC Rural News: APVMA tightens restrictions on carbendazim and carbaryl

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http://www.abc.net.au/rural/news/content/201208/s3569178.htm
The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority has further restricted the use of the fungicide carbendazim and the pesticide carbaryl. Already banned for use by home gardeners and for crops including grapes, citrus and stonefruit, carbendazim can no longer be used on crops including strawberries, pasture and clover, or sugar cane setts. (Thursday, 16/08/2012)

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ABC Rural News: Japan could stop live wagyu cattle imports because of welfare costs

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http://www.abc.net.au/rural/news/content/201208/s3569200.htm
Japan has raised concerns about the cost of complying with new Australian animal welfare standards. Japan is reviewing whether it will import live wagyu cattle worth a million dollars. (Thursday, 16/08/2012)

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Science and Innovation Awards for Young People in Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

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http://www.daff.gov.au/abares/conferences-events/scienceawards
The Science and Innovation Awards are open to 18 to 35 year olds for projects on an innovative or emerging scientific issue, including biophysical and social sciences. Projects will help contribute to the ongoing success and sustainability of Australia’s agriculture, fisheries or forestry industries, including food and sustainable natural resource management.

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Assistance to primary producers, small businesses and people affected by natural disasters

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http://www.disasterassist.gov.au/Pages/default.aspx
This site, on the Australian Government DAFF website, gives information about applying for assistance after a natural disaster.

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Approved Supply Chain Improvements Program - Live Animal Exports

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http://www.daff.gov.au/animal-plant-health/welfare/export-trade/approved-supply-chain-improvements-program
This program provides $5 million over two years (2011-12 to 2012-13) to encourage the Australian livestock export industry investment in approved supply chains in Australian livestock export markets. At least 20 per cent of program funds ($1 million) are to be used to encourage and promote the use of stunning in the slaughter of Australian livestock exports.

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Indigenous Australians: Natural Resource Management - Australian Government Factsheet

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http://www.daff.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/29097/indigenous.pdf
This factsheet, published by the Australian Government's Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, gives an overview of Indigenous natural resource management. These include joint management areas such as Kakadu National Park and Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, as well as Indigenous Protected Areas.

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