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‘Crisis mode’: Aussie wool industry short 1000 workers

Wool growers have reached breaking point with leaders now appealing for Pacific Islanders to fill the shortage of 500 shearers and 500 shed hands.

Drought loan rates to double

The Federal Government’s Regional Investment Corporation has tied the interest rate it charges farmers to surging 10-year bond rates.

The influential players in live export sector

The Weekly Times reveals some of the most influential players in Australia’s live sheep and cattle export industry.

Poowong dairy farmer fined $1817 over effluent spill

A public tip-off has led to a fine for a Gippsland dairy producer, after farm effluent spilt into Pheasant Creek.

Fruit, vegetable production falls as worker shortage bites

Analysis of industry production figures shows fruit and vegetable farmers are drastically scaling back what they grow.