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23-10-2015

'Julie' apple has potential for Aussie grower

'Julie' is a new apple variety discovered by Bill Shields, the owner of Shields Orchard. The new apple came from a chance seedling on his orchard over twenty years ago.

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23-10-2015

New database tracks large land deals in bid to boost transparency

Oct 19 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Large purchases of farmland can at times be cloaked in secrecy, but a new online database is aiming to shed light on such deals globally by publishing contracts between governments and investors, according to its organisers.

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23-10-2015

‘Live Well Farm Well Guide’ aims to encourage on-farm workplace wellness

Cassowary Coast Mayor, Bill Shannon, has just launched a new interactive guide, which aims to help agricultural producers to introduce health and wellbeing programs on their farms.

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22-10-2015

ACCC working to ensure successful Food and Grocery Code

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says it will do what it can to ensure the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct succeeds, Chairman Rod Sims said today at an industry forum hosted by the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) in Canberra.

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22-10-2015

NZ wine industry says ‘Yes’ to levy funding

The New Zealand wine industry has shown resounding support for their national organisation by voting positively in the 2015 levy referenda, enabling New Zealand Winegrowers to receive continued levy funding.

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22-10-2015

Market Intelligence: Wine market grows in China

NZTE reports that rising consumer affluence, growing health awareness and increasing dynamism among domestic wine producers is driving analysts’ strong growth outlook for the Chinese wine sector.

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22-10-2015

AUSVEG launches one-stop guide for growers seeking suppliers

Australian vegetable and potato growers will once again have access to the most up-to-date and relevant guide to suppliers with the launch of the 2015-16 AUSVEG Suppliers Guide.

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22-10-2015

Fieldays Innovation Programme now 365 days a year

As New Zealand’s Fieldays, the Southern Hemispheres largest agribusiness expo, continues to grow and strengthen; it’s stepping out of its four days in June to become a year round presence as part of its mission to advance agriculture.

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21-10-2015

Overcoming the challenges of doing business in China

Jeremy Sargent, the managing partner of JSA, a legal consulting firm headquartered in Guangzhou, will talk about overcoming the challenges of making it in China, based on his experience building his own business and working with international clients throughout the country.

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21-10-2015

Mildura citrus grower becomes the face of FTAs

Award-winning Mildura citrus grower, Tania Chapman, features in a new national advertising campaign promoting the future gains to Australian producers and businesses from Free Trade Export Agreements between Australia and North Asian countries.

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