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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.
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2022.08.12
Aquaculture company Clean Seas announces seaweed trial in bid to reduce emissions
An aquaculture company is trialling growing seaweed to reduce the environmental impact of fish farming and livestock.
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2022.08.12
Indigenous producers needed for NSW bush food industry to meet rising demand
Bush food retailers in New South Wales say they are having to turn to other states to source local native ingredients as supply cannot keep up with increasing demand.