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Ruralco's outlook strong

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:20:00 EST

AGRIBUSINESS and real estate firm Ruralco Holdings says sales in the first quarter of its fiscal year have been strong.

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:09:00 EST

THE global dairy sector and its future solid market growth will be the envy of the food world, according to a new report released today.

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:44:00 EST

WESTERN Australia has announced a shake-up of its port management system to prepare for a predicted boom in commodities exports.

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:00:00 EST

AUSTRALIA needs urgent investment in high-speed rail, according to a former National Party leader.

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:27:00 EST

DEFENCE manufacturer Thales will slash 50 jobs from its Bendigo plant.

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:05:00 EST

YARA International has confirmed it will take a controlling stake in Burrup Fertilisers, buying an extra 16 per cent.

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:55:00 EST

PRICES of dairy products sold on Fonterra's GlobalDairyTrade platform fell for the third time in four sales.

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:39:00 EST

VIETNAM, Singapore and Hong Kong have placed bans on all poultry products from Victoria after a bird flu outbreak on two farms.

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:00:00 EST

WHEAT growers still using varieties rated as susceptible or very susceptible must put a rust management plan in place.

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:00:00 EST

A POPULAR smart phone application offers a big thumbs down to some key brands supplied by Australian farmers.

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:00:00 EST

US agricultural equipment manufacturers are expecting an easing of domestic sales as other key world markets remain healthy.

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:05:00 EST

THE supermarket giants have been accused of mounting a phoney war over fresh food prices.

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:45:00 EST

THE Australian chicken meat industry says Asian bans on Aussie poultry following the detection of bird flu in Victoria is an overreaction.

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:19:00 EST

MOVED by Coles to slash its fresh produce prices should be examined by the competition watchdog, senator Nick Xenophon says.

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:36:00 EST

AUSTRALIANS appear to have a big appetite for beef this summer, while their taste for soft drinks and ice cream is on the wane.