Strong increases for both lamb and beef prices for the coming year are being forecast by Meat & Wool New Zealand's Economic Service.
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To GM or not to GM?
An international conference on coexistence between genetically modified (GM) and non-GM crops will be held in Melbourne in November.
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Surprlus storage solutions
Following in the footsteps of the American government, Fonterra has laid plans to begin stockpiling surplus milk powder.
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Not all bad news for Australian agriculture – report
The effects of the global economic crisis are having an ever-greater influence on the Australian agricultural industry, according to a just-released Rabobank industry report.
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Natural disasters destroy food crops
Even before the catastrophic searing heat on Saturday and the devastating bushfires, the dry, hot weather was taking its toll on food production throughout southern NSW, Victoria and South Australia.
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Dedicated to food
Western Australia's first dedicated food and agriculture vocational college, at the Australian College of Training, has opened.
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Australia has key role to play in food security
Federal Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Tony Burke, addressed a meeting on global food security in Madrid last week, raising free trade and scientific research as key issues.
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Australian-grown label for packaged food
The Federal Government will set up a "Grown in Australia" labelling program for packaged foods.
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New code to ensure quality citrus
A new code for grading citrus fruit will guarantee that only high quality produce is sold to WA consumers.
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Olive industry boosted by government-funded R&D
The Australian Olive Association is predicting a 30% to 40% increase in olive oil production in 2009.
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Lychees make the leap
After years of quarantive negotiations, fresh lychees from Australia have been exported to NZ for the first time.
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Foods of the future
While Cheerios and chicken may be popular today, business information analysts IBISWorld have released their forecast for what consumers will be piling into shopping trolleys in five years' time.
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World leaders in sustainability
New Zealand's food and beverage industry has been creating a climate change of its own, setting a greening benchmark for the world.
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No more rotten tomatoes
Australia is at the centre of an appeal by Nigerian authorities to help establish a tomato processing plant in the county in order to cut colossal regular losses.
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Export opportunities for WA producers
Three upcoming major food trade events will give WA food and beverage companies the opportunity to take their produce to new international markets.
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Innovation in Australia – changes affront
The FMCG industry is innovating at a rapid pace, with new products and processes regularly being developed, as Australian business tries its best to remain internationally competitive.
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Australia needs to ride the GM wave
The ability to develop and enhance our food supply to improve nutrition, prevent disease and ensure food security, is closer than ever before.
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World research centre for healthy drinks
Unilever has chosen the UK to open a world centre for research and development into drinks.
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FEFO revolutionises refrigerated food logistics
Putting RFID temperature data loggers to work brings big profits.
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Meating demands
The retail prices of meat are projected to grow over the coming five years by up to 2.2% per annum.
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