Issue 2004 June 05
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QUARANTINE: Pork producers appeal to the Federal Court
In an unprecedented move, Australian Pork Ltd (APL) is planning to go to the Federal Court to challenge Biosecurity Australia’s report recommending that pork imports be allowed from an increasing range of countries. A decision in favour of the pork industry has the potential to sink the Australia-US Free Trade Agreement. The move is likely to be followed by other industries that are…
AGRICULTURE: Dairy farmers fight for survival
As dairy farmers are being warned to expect further falls in the farm gate prices for their milk next season, desperate farmers are taking to the streets and highways.Recently, 200 younger farmers blocked part of highways with 120 vehicles near Colac in Victoria. In Gippsland 150 farmers and 90 vehicles blocked the highway. In Shepparton 200 farmers and 80 vehicles protested.In Queensland they…
