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Tuesday, 14 May 2013

South Australian potato company collapses with $40 million debt

A South Australia-based potato company has collapsed, with its assets now up for sale, following debts in excess of $40 million after a widespread drop in value for potato prices during 2011-12. by Yolanda Redrup
 

Friday, 05 April 2013

Australia's beef industry mourns loss of cattle baron and Rich Lister Alexander 'Zanda' McDonald

A leading light of the beef industry has died, leaving a legacy of innovation behind. by Myriam Robin
 

Friday, 25 January 2013

Dairy industry needs another inquiry as Australia Day marks two years of milk wars: Xenophon

Heavy discounting by the two major supermarkets has left a sour taste in the mouths of Australian dairy farmers. by Patrick Stafford
 

Thursday, 24 January 2013

They're left with chickenfeed: Farming feed business collapses leaving shareholders owed $13 million

Drought and flood take a toll on the cow candy trade. by Cara Waters
 

Wednesday, 24 October 2012

Drought conditions push subsidiaries of agricultural services provider Conquest into administration

Three agricultural supplies subsidiaries have gone into administration after struggling with reduced demand for products in the WA farm sector. by Patrick Stafford
 

Monday, 03 September 2012

Tomato paste up: Consolidation in tomato growers gets underway

Tough times for Australia’s tomato industry have lead Premier Fruits Group and Mercuri Family Farms to enter into a joint venture. by Cara Waters
 

Monday, 30 July 2012

Greens propose new labelling system to help shoppers identify Australian produce

The Greens want new food labelling laws that will give shoppers more detail about where food is grown and processed. by Patrick Stafford
 

Tuesday, 26 June 2012

The end of the family farm? 72% of family farms don’t earn enough to support the family on them

Small family-owned and managed farms are struggling for survival in the face of corporate and large-scale agriculture. by Cara Waters
 

Monday, 23 April 2012

Rotten times for food producers as second tomato farm folds

Bundaberg tomato farm, Basacar Produce, went into voluntary administration last week, with more than 40 workers losing their jobs. by Cara Waters
 
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