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ABC Rural News: Farmers urged to have a crack at gac

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http://www.abc.net.au/rural/news/content/201208/s3559984.htm
Horticultural growers are being encouraged to diversify into producing gac, a South East Asian tropical fruit. Gac can be grown in the field in tropical regions and in greenhouses in temperate climates. (Friday, 03/08/2012)

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Science Network WA News: Genetic tagging proves effectiveness of fox control

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http://www.snwa.net.au/topics/environment-a-conservation/item/1592-genetic-tagging-proves-effectiveness-of-fox-control?utm_source=Invasive+Animals+CRC+subscriber+list&utm_campaign=6ddc7afdd9-Feral_Flyer_subscriptions8_2_2012&utm_medium=email
Poison baiting programs are highly effective for reducing populations of the red fox, according to a new study by UWA, DEC and the Invasive Animals Cooperative Research Centre. (Monday, 30/07/2012)

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Science Alert: Feral camel numbers dropping

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http://www.sciencealert.com.au/news/20122507-23606.html?utm_source=Invasive+Animals+CRC+subscriber+list&utm_campaign=6ddc7afdd9-Feral_Flyer_subscriptions8_2_2012&utm_medium=email
Better and more accurate survey figures have been released by the Australian Feral Camel Management Project (AFCMP) that now places the number of feral camels roaming the outback at about 750,000. (Thursday, 26/07/2012)

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Invasive Animals CRC media release: Renewed multi-million dollar solutions to pest animal problems

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http://www.invasiveanimals.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/MRNewCRC_30July2012.pdf?utm_source=Invasive+Animals+CRC+subscriber+list&utm_campaign=6ddc7afdd9-Feral_Flyer_subscriptions8_2_2012&utm_medium=email
Impacts of pest animals in reducing agricultural productivity, amenity of urban areas and increasing environmental damage to biodiversity cost Australia some $1 billion each year. To address this national challenge, the Invasive Animals CRC has embarked on a new $72 million 26-partner research collaboration, with Commonwealth CRC Program and other Participant funding to 2017. (Monday, 30/07/2012)

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Federal Government Rural Research and Development Policy Statement

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http://daff.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/2176222/research-and-development-policy-statement.pdf
Senator the Hon. Joe Ludwig, Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry released a rural research and development (R&D) policy statement on 23 July 2012. The rural R&D policy statement paves the way for the future direction of Australian rural R&D. It highlights the Australian Government’s enduring commitment to rural R&D, in partnership with industry.

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ABC Rural News: Fertiliser industry urges farmers to get accreditation

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http://www.abc.net.au/rural/news/content/201208/s3558822.htm
The head of the Australian Fertiliser Services Association has issued a warning that the fertiliser industry risks losing self regulation if more farmers don't sign up to fertiliser accreditation. (Thursday, 02/08/2012)

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Weeds of Australia identification tool

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http://www.business.qld.gov.au/industry/agriculture/animal-management/land-management-for-livestock-farms/land-management/health-pests-weeds-diseases/weeds-and-diseases/weed-identification-tool
This free online lucid key, hosted by the Queensland government, allows users to identify environmental weeds using a range of characteristics and with the help of a pictorial key. It also contains links to further information for each species.

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ABC Rural News: Clean technology grants available to major food processors

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http://www.abc.net.au/rural/news/content/201208/s3558391.htm
Eligible manufacturers with emissions between 25,000 and 100,000 tonnes can now apply for a dollar-for-dollar contribution from the government on investments designed to reduce power bills and emissions. (Wednesday, 01/08/2012)

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ABC Rural News: Dick Smith grabs a stake in cattle company

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http://www.abc.net.au/rural/news/content/201208/s3558317.htm
After a $1 million investment, entrepreneur Dick Smith is now a major shareholder of the country's largest beef producer, the Australian Agricultural Company (AAco). (Wednesday, 01/08/2012)

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ABC Rural News: Industry meets government to discuss foot and mouth disease risk

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http://www.abc.net.au/rural/news/content/201208/s3558200.htm
The Sheepmeat Council says an Australian outbreak of foot and mouth disease is inevitable and it wants producers to be vigilant. (Wednesday, 01/08/2012)

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