Researchers from the University of Southern Queensland (USQ) are studying the effect of cover cropping on soil moisture through computer modelling and system analysis, to better support agricultural soils and the decisions farmers must make each season.
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New program aims to grow Queensland’s agriculture workforce
Migrants, refugees and international students will be supported to find work in southwest Queensland’s agricultural sector as part of the Queensland government’s Diverse Queensland Workforce program.
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Hungry Jack’s launch Jacks Fried Chicken Range
Burger experts at Hungry Jack’s have announced a new range of burgers – introducing Jack’s Fried Chicken burger range. Three bigger, thicker, crunchier and juicier burgers that further the point that “the burgers are better at Hungry Jack’s.”
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Queensland’s sheep and goat meat industry to double in value
The Queensland government has backed the state’s sheep and goat meat industry to double the value of production to $150 million per annum and create over 100 new jobs in regional communities.
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Menulog supports OzHarvest through Meal 4 Good program
Menulog has launched its Meal 4 Good program, a new initiative that will help raise vital funds for Australia’s leading food rescue organisation, OzHarvest.
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Fonterra reviews ownership options for Australian business, including considering an IPO
Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited has announced it will proceed with an ownership review of Fonterra Australia. The co-op is considering the most appropriate ownership structure with one option including an IPO, with the intention that the co-op retains a significant stake.
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Coles ranked number one retailer in Australia for sustainability
Coles has officially been ranked number one food retailer in Australia for sustainability – and second across the globe – in the World Benchmarking Alliance’s (WBA) 2021 Food and Agriculture Benchmark overnight.
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UDL brings out new cocktail premixes in two new flavours
Australian pre-mix UDL introduces UDL Cocktails, the easiest cocktail you’ll ever make, in two retro-inspired flavours in time for summer. No fancy glasses or little paper umbrellas required (but you can if you want to!).
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University of Adelaide measures quality in Australian lamb
A $1.5 million Cooperative Research Centre Projects (CRC-P) grant has been awarded to a team of medical engineers and livestock researchers from the University of Adelaide, to develop a new needle that measures intramuscular fat (IMF) in lamb carcasses, to determine quality.
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Victoria is investing in on-farm sustainability and reducing energy costs
Meredith Dairy, a family run business in western Victoria, is one of several businesses benefitting from the Agriculture Energy Investment Plan (AEIP), which is helping farmers to save on energy costs and reduce their on-farm emissions.
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Connecting the food supply chain via new Data Exchange
Charles Sturt University is among a group of agrifood stakeholders that have established the $4 million Australian AgriFood Data Exchange (AADE), a secure way to exchange inter-organisational information in agriculture and agribusiness.
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Satellite images predict the NT’s next mango harvest yield
Images sent back from space are helping Northern Territory farmers plan their mango harvests – this includes predicting the equipment and number of staff that may be needed.
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Nestlé to transition to a regenerative food system
Nestlé has announced plans to transition to a regenerative food system, aiming to protect and restore the environment, improve farmers’ livelihoods and enhance farming communities’ wellbeing.
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Explore the new James Busby range available at Coles Liquor
Coles Liquor have released its new James Busby range this month, featuring eight red wines from some of Australia’s most famous viticultural acreage.
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Mars Wrigley invests $30 million in Ballarat manufacturing capabilities
Mars Wrigley Australia has announced it will invest $30 million into its Ballarat factory over 2021-22, to continue advancing its local manufacturing capabilities and future-proof its Australian operations.
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Supercharging rapid airfreight access for producers in Cairns
Air Freight Handling Services (AFHS) is calling for tenders to construct a new Regional Trade Distribution Centre (RTDC) in Cairns, to supercharge rapid airfreight access for agricultural producers.
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Eat Good, Do Good via new Danone partnership with Foodbank
Danone, manufacturer of Two Good yoghurt, has launched a partnership with Foodbank Australia, the country’s largest food and grocery relief organisation to reduce food waste.
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BACARDÍ releases ready-to-drink BACARDÍ MOJITO cans in Australia
BACARDÍ, a popular rum producer, has released the BACARDÍ Mojito in a new and convenient 250ml ready-to-drink can on the Australian market.
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Wholesome Market aims to deliver affordable healthy eating
Wholesome Market, a concept born out of the belief that nutritious and natural high-quality products should not be exclusive, is making healthy eating more affordable.
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Woolworths Group backs Australian plastic recycling start-up
Woolworths Group is backing a new Australian plastic recycling start-up using science to reduce the need for new plastic to be produced.
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