11th March 2010

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  • Gene protects some Tassie devils from tumour

    Created Wed, 10th of Mar 2010

    The discovery of a genetically different population of Tasmanian devils has raised hopes for the survival of the iconic Australian mammal threatened by a deadly cancer. In today's edition of the ... more

  • Weather dampens grain results

    Created Wed, 10th of Mar 2010

    Warmer than average temperatures and below average rainfall has resulted in a disappointing grain yield in Western Australia's south. The Department of Agriculture's seasonal update for March ... more

  • Icon_camera More northern floodwaters pledged for Murray

    Created Wed, 10th of Mar 2010

    A further 70 gigalitres of water will flow to the Murray's lower lakes from floodwaters which have reached New South Wales. An initial allocation for South Australia from January's flooding was ... more

  • National Rural News for Wednesday 10/03/10

    Created Wed, 10th of Mar 2010

    Banks offer concessions to flood-ravaged farmers Darling irrigators don't need Queensland overflow Lord Mayor leads new campaign against live exports Indigenous contractors claim they're missing ... more

  • Forestry workers heckle Greens

    Created Wed, 10th of Mar 2010

    Forestry workers have gate-crashed the launch of the Tasmanian Greens election campaign in Hobart. About 100 members of Timber Communities Australia and the Forestry Workers Union have rallied ... more

  • Lupins replacing grain plantings in WA

    Created Wed, 10th of Mar 2010

    Western Australian grain growers are expected to increase the area planted to lupins this year, abandoning cereal grain crops. Growers say they'll be using them as a break crop to combat diseases ... more

  • Cashmere Iron announces ore find in WA

    Created Wed, 10th of Mar 2010

    A new player has emerged onto the Western Australian mining scene. Cashmere Iron, an unlisted private company, has burst into the limelight, announcing a major iron ore deposit in the northern ... more

  • Agriculture features in talks with Indonesian leader

    Created Wed, 10th of Mar 2010

    The Indonesian President and Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has this morning agreed to work closer together in areas such as trade, investment, food and agriculture. Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is in ... more

  • Study raises concerns about living in mining areas

    Created Wed, 10th of Mar 2010

    The impact of mining on the physical and mental health of residents in the Hunter Valley of NSW has been raised as a major concern. Singleton GP Twan Au is conducting a long term study on ... more

  • Lord Mayor launches new campaign against live exports

    Created Wed, 10th of Mar 2010

    An unlikely alliance has kicked off a new campaign against Australian live exports. Unions, animal welfare groups and Sydney's Lord Mayor have joined forces calling for an end to cattle and sheep ... more

  • Downpour boosts crop hopes

    Created Wed, 10th of Mar 2010

    Heavy rain has given horticulturalists in Harcourt, in central Victoria, a much need boost in confidence. The region has struggled over the past few years with drought and low water ... more

  • Lots of wheat will keep prices down

    Created Wed, 10th of Mar 2010

    The grain market is expected to remain flat as a surplus of wheat in the northern hemisphere, and good seasons in Europe put a dampener on prices. A report from the United States Department of ... more

  • Indigenous contractors claim they're missing out on mining work

    Created Wed, 10th of Mar 2010

    A group representing Aboriginal contract workers in Western Australia says Indigenous companies are being discriminated against when it comes to securing mining contracts. The Pilbara Aboriginal ... more

  • Big fall in Victorian dairy production

    Created Wed, 10th of Mar 2010

    The latest dairy industry figures show the negative national impact of extensive drought and lower farmgate returns during last year's global downturn. Dairy Australia's January report shows ... more

  • Top prices at high country cattle sales

    Created Wed, 10th of Mar 2010

    Weaner cattle have been selling for the best prices in a decade at Victoria's annual high country cattle sales. With the best opening to the season in living memory, a record number of buyers have ... more


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