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2022.08.17
USDA invests $197 mln in locally led conservation
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it is awarding $197 million for 41 locally-led conservation projects through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP).
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2022.08.17
Drinking more milk may improve brain health in older adults - research
Older adults who drink three cups of dairy milk a day can increase their brain’s level of a powerful antioxidant that helps protect the brain from the damage that accompanies aging and aging-related diseases.
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2022.08.16
Tassal recommends shareholders accept $1.1 billion takeover bid from Canadian seafood giant Cooke
The last remaining Australian-owned major salmon producer looks set to go to foreign hands, after Canadian aquaculture company Cooke upped its offer for Tassal.
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2022.08.16
Brisbane meatworks Australian Country Choice Holdings underpays staff more than $2.5 million
Brisbane meat processor Australian Country Choice Holdings (ACCH) has admitted it underpaid staff more than $2.5 million and will enter into an enforceable undertaking with the Fair Work Ombudsman.
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2022.08.15
Bayer launches sustainable agriculture hub to connect U.S. farmers, food and fuel makers
Agricultural seeds and chemicals maker Bayer AG on Monday launched a digital farming platform
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2022.08.14
Mandarin sales in east coast markets helps South Australian Riverland growers
Mandarins are providing a much-needed source of income for citrus growers in South Australia amid a tough season.
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2022.08.14
Farmers concerned at potential foot-and-mouth spread as Australia and Indonesia tackle outbreak
The Indonesian government and farmers are implementing strict controls to contain the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease.
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2022.08.14
How football-sized bunya nuts could be the next big thing in bush food business
An ancient native nut once eaten by dinosaurs has huge potential to be part of the booming Indigenous bush food industry, according to new research led by the University of Queensland.
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2022.08.14
New national education program seeks to attract students to the agriculture sector
The program aims to encourage students such as Tamlyn Nell (left) and Aaron Bickford (right) to re-think a career in agriculture.