Mike Wheeler

Dried vine fruits industry welcomes funding

Murray River Organics (MRO) has welcomed almost $400,000 in Federal Government funding to advance the growth of the dried vine fruits industry across Sunraysia, enhancing its own expansion plans for the
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MEGATRANS returns in 2020

Technological advancements continue to change the world as we know it, driving new thinking around automation, smart technology and the way we do business. Changing consumer behaviour and the need for
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The macadamia challenge returns

The Australian Macadamias Innovation Challenge Finals event returned this week to Byron Bay, Australia, giving the most creative individuals in the industry the chance to come together and take
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Strengthening agricultural innovation

The Coalition Government has begun work to implement the Ernst & Young (EY) report and help agriculture become a $100 billion sector by 2030. Minister for Agriculture David Littleproud said a roundtable
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Nestlé announces meat-free burgers

Nestlé will launch their new 100 per cent plant-based burgers later this year. Wayne England, the head of Nestlé’s food business, said that plant-based products don’t need to mean a compromise on
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Struggling farmers get budget boost

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has delivered some relief for farmers who are struggling in drought affected areas of Australia The government has promised $6.3 billion to help the rural sector, including big
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Support extended for prawn project

A multi-billion dollar prawn aquaculture project, expected to create 1,600 jobs in Northern Australia, has been granted a renewal of its Major Project Status. Project Sea Dragon will produce Black Tiger
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