Tough sell for Bowen growers
Australia Farming Related News
STRUGGLING farmers in the Bowen region have highlighted what they say is the consumers' disregard for local product in favour of imported fruit and veg.
Source: North Queensland Register - Front Page
NQ Droughtmaster sale
Australia Farming Related News
THE North Queensland Droughtmaster Bull and Female Sale gets under way in Charters Towers on Monday, October 15, at 10am.
Source: North Queensland Register - Front Page
Lucinda sugar loader recommissioned
Australia Farming Related News
THE biggest event since Cyclone Yasi has happened in the Herbert area with the recommissioning of the sugar loader and wharf facility at Lucinda.
Source: North Queensland Register - Front Page
PM defends sheep export for festival
Australia Farming Related News
PRIME Minister Julia Gillard has defended the government?s decision to allow the export of 2200 Australian sheep to Singapore for slaughter during the Korban religious festival in coming weeks.
Source: North Queensland Register - Front Page
Hughenden abattoir favoured
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HUGHENDEN has the largest potential cattle supply in the study area, according to a report issued by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF Qld), making it the prime location for a proposed north-west Queensland abattoir.
Source: North Queensland Register - Front Page
US election will have impact on ag
Australia Farming Related News
THE BATTLE for the US presidency between incumbent Barack Obama and Republican Mitt Romney is going right down to the wire, and it could have an impact on US agricultural policy, which in turn influences Australian agriculture.
Source: North Queensland Register - Front Page
Brahman sale results down on last year
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SALE results of the 39th Tartrus Lancefield Brahman Sale at Gracemere were well down on recent years' prices.
Source: North Queensland Register - Front Page
Female roos in welfare ban
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AUSTRALIA'S largest kangaroo meat processor, Ray Borda, Macro Meats, says a decision by his company to accept only male kangaroo carcases should not be viewed as a victory for animal welfare activists.
Source: North Queensland Register - Front Page