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eNewsletter - Volume 61 |
Welcome to Get Farming, Australia's farming portal.
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The Country Fire Service is becoming increasingly concerned over fires that could have been prevented. |
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This year will not be an easy one, and to be frank, we face some very big challenges. |
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One day Short Course not to be missed on Emissions Trading! |
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For fantastic entertainment all year round, you can't beat a day at the Country Races. |
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| Featured Website - John Morris Scientific |
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Our customers are our partners. We aim to create solutions for their current and future needs. Every instrument that we offer is supported by skilled, factory-trained sales and service engineers. |
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Merino Perform - the natural edge for sportswear year round
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The natural qualities of Australian Merino - such as natural breathability and elasticity; odour resistance; sweat and moisture control and suitability for multi-climatic environments. |
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Australia's dairy industry needs support not increased taxes
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The Australian dairy industry was facing a horrible start to the year with some of the nation's largest dairy processors slashing the farm-gate prices to dairy farmers. |
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Citrus canker declared eradicated
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Emerald has been officially declared free of citrus canker as of now - four and a half years after the plant disease was first detected in June 2004.
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| Featured Business - Gerrard Hydraulics
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Located in Canning Vale, Western Australia, Gerrard Hydraulics is a recognised leader in hydraulic sales and service across all industry sectors, for the supply and servicing of hydraulic components. |
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UDV Meets with State Government on Milk Price
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United Dairyfarmers of Victoria has met with representatives of the Victorian Minister for Agriculture and the Department of Primary Industries to explore possible options to assist dairy farmers to manage the impacts of falling milk prices. |
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Farmers deserve the fruits of their labour
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The Victorian Farmers Federation is concerned at suggestions that a drop in diesel prices could see supermarkets slashing the shelf price of fruit and vegetables by up to 15 percent. |
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Helping farmers overcome costly soil issues
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A new state-wide project will provide farmers with the know-how on combating costly soil issues. |
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| Featured Product - New Yanmar L-N Series
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One of hardest working small diesel engines in Australia has received a green makeover with Yanmar unveiling the powerful and more environmentally friendly L-N Series air-cooled diesel engine. |
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Queensland government demands green timber
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Prepare now because implementing chain of custody certification, a way to ensure you are selling or purchasing sustainable timber, will soon be a pre-requisite. |
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Vigilance results in apple scab find
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Two backyard apple trees in Mount Barker identified as having apple scab will be removed and destroyed by the Department of Agriculture and Food. |
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Suckers the way to go for new dwarf lady finger variety
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Department of Primary Industries trials of new dwarf lady finger banana plants have determined that any expansion in plantings will have to come from suckers.
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| Featured Special Offer - GoldAcres - Are you ready for the upcoming spraying season
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As recommended by GoldAcres - the time to do your sprayer pre-season check is NOW!
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Changes in grain production
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Changes in grain production to be flagged at GRDC Update on Feb 18-19. |
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VFF grains group revokes standing proxies
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The Victorian Farmers Federation Grains Group has informed ComputerShare of its intention to revoke the standing proxies it holds on behalf of Victorian grain growers.
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"Time for farmers to step up to the mark"
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Tasmanian Farmers and Graziers Association (TFGA), is calling for nominations for its commodity councils and committees. |
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| Featured Profile - Mick Dodson - 2009 Australian of the Year
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The 2009 Australian of the Year, Mick Dodson, exemplifies the values which have long chacterised the award's recipients - the courage and determination to bring about change and the hard work needed to make a difference. |
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Grasshoppers the final straw
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The grasshopper plague is of course related to the drought. |
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Accelerating help in the country
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Rural Alive and Well is a community suicide prevention project that was developed in response to the extreme drought conditions. |
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Kiwi cows lead the way
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New Zealand dairy cows are among the most efficient, and fertile, in the world. |
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Featured Organisation - 2009 Year of the Blood Donor
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To coincide with the 80th anniversary of blood collection services in Australia, the Federal Government has designated 2009 the Year of the Blood Donor. |
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Humaneness calculator raises the bar for pest animal control
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A landmark national model to measure humaneness levels of control methods used to manage pest animals has been developed. |
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Leading on trade must be Obama's tonic for recession ills
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Global trade reform probably isn't occupying much of the new President's thoughts, but it should. |
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Australian Merino wool takes centre stage in Seoul
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Australian fashion labels are helping AWI and Austrade grow the Korean market for Australian Merino wool. |
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| Free Classifieds - Properties for sale |
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The get farming classifieds are free to farmers and others living in rural communities looking to sell or buy single items. Businesses wanting to list their stock (for sale or wanted) in the get farming classifieds should contact our sales office on 03 9804 8488
Click here to view the Get Farming Classifieds
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WA's egg producers vote on increasing the laying chicken levy
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The Commercial Egg Producers Association is urging all commercial egg producers to vote in the postal-ballot to increase the Laying Chicken Research and Development levy rate. |
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Youthful approach to growing grains industry
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Attracting quality young talent into agricultural science is critical for the future sustainability and profitability of Australian agriculture. |
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$40,000 available for tertiary students
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The NSW Farmers' Association is encouraging tertiary students to get their applications in for the 2009 Tertiary Scholarship program, with the deadline of 30 January rapidly approaching. |
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