Farming on the edge
Article Abstract:
The Australian agriculture is facing challenges on issues like land clearing, salinity, soil degradation, waterway pollution and use of chemicals. In addition, globalization, the increasing powers of multinationals, corporatisation and business aggregation, and information technology are rapidly contributing to the changing trading environment.
Publication Name: The Bulletin with Newsweek
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1440-7485
Year: 2003
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Men in flocks
Article Abstract:
The drop in the number of full-time shearers in Australia is examined. The impermanency of the job is suggested to be one of the reasons for this drop.
Publication Name: The Bulletin with Newsweek
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1440-7485
Year: 2004
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Sheep wrecked
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The risk of business in the Australian sheep meat market is presented. The changing rates and abnormal exporting cost resulted in high lamb prices.
Publication Name: The Bulletin with Newsweek
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1440-7485
Year: 2003
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