#Farming
ACCC takes action against Free Range Egg Farms
The ACCC continues to crack down on egg suppliers that may be misleading customers with ‘free range’ claims.
Australia’s agricultural population ‘comparatively young’
A new study has confirmed the number of young farmers entering a life on the land is falling.
Online toolkit creates environmental action plans for dairy farmers
Dairy Australia has launched an upgraded Dairy Self-Assessment Tool (DairySAT) making it easier for farmers to identify the most critical environmental management practices for their farms.
Foodie battlegrounds in 2014
‘Mutant’ foods, single-item restaurants and culinary-inspired travel are the trends that will shape our national eating habits this year.
Consortium of NSW dairy farmers win milk wars battle
A group of seven dairy farmers in northern New South Wales supplying milk to Woolworths believe the deal they struck today has secured their future.
Premium Milk can collectively negotiate with Parmalat: ACCC
Premium Milk Ltd has been approved by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission in a draft decision to re-authorise collective negotiation arrangements for Premium Milk dairy farmer members.
Farmers ‘best crop in years’ this winter says ABARE
The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics (ABARE) expects this winter’s crop to be one of the best in years, with rainfall exceeding average for eastern Australia.