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"Late planting of winter strawberry plants meant that earlier volumes were lower"

Fresh Plaza 02 Dec 2023
“The dryness experienced in winter aided in the maintenance of berry quality allowing for more saleable fruit from the fields to supermarkets throughout October,” said Brendon Hoyle from Ashbern Farms, located in Stanthorpe, Queensland. At Ashbern Farms, Brix levels are monitored weekly due to being largely affected by weather conditions.
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Holiday History: Why Do We Put Up and Decorate Trees?

Tyler Morning Telegraph 02 Dec 2023
Evergreen trees—such as pine, spruce, fir and juniper—are featured at various vendors and Christmas tree farms for people to choose from ... Long before Jesus Christ's birth (and the subsequent celebrations), pagans in Europe would use evergreens in their homes as a way of representing fertility and new life, according to ABC News Australia.
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“Compostable plastic packaging can change the produce market and the world”

Fresh Plaza 02 Dec 2023
TIPA’s customers around the world range from small producers like Ceres, which runs a vertical urban farm in Australia to Sunrays, a producer of grapes sold in the United States. Jess Holland, manager at Ceres’ Microgreen vertical urban farm, said TIPA’s compostable packaging helps further the company’s overall sustainability goals ... TIPA. Email ... ....
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From shutting down farms to global control: Is agriculture as we know it coming to an end?

Life Site 01 Dec 2023
In 2017, raising grass fed beef in Australia cost 59 cents per pound, whereas the cost per pound in the U.S. was $1.55 for large producers and as much as $4.26 per pound for a small farm. One of the reasons for this price discrepancy is the fact that countries like Australia and New Zealand have relatively temperate weather year-round.
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From Shutting Down Farms to Global Control: Is This the End of Good Beef Products?

GlobalResearch 01 Dec 2023
In 2017, raising grass fed beef in Australia cost 59 cents per pound, whereas the cost per pound in the U.S. was $1.55 for large producers and as much as $4.26 per pound for a small farm. One of the reasons for this price discrepancy is the fact that countries like Australia and New Zealand have relatively temperate weather year-round.
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Australian farmer exports melons to Japan rather than deal with Coles and Woolworths

Fresh Plaza 01 Dec 2023
A Queensland farmer now exports most of his melons to Japan to avoid dealing with Coles and Woolworths ... Jackson said ... “Right now I can genuinely say to you there are people looking to exit the industry that have been farming for generations. Unless something changes, the fresh produce industry in Australia is at immense risk.” ... Source. news.com.au ... ....
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ACEN signs P20B term loan facility

Manila Bulletin 30 Nov 2023
Outside of the Philippines, Australia is another very significant market for ACEN as it is now advancing to completion its mammoth solar farm developments in that market – primarily its 720MW New England solar farm project. “Overseas, Australia is our largest market, comprising 25% of our generation portfolio.
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Chris Kenny speaks to protesters at ‘Reckless Renewables’ rally

The Daily Telegraph Australia 30 Nov 2023
Another protester, Mary Morris, travelled from South Australia to speak out against the Twin Creek wind farm, claiming the “disgusting” structures would ruin Barossa Valley.
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Who is Margot Robbie’s mother, Sarie Kessler? Exploring her life, career and their sweet bond

Pinkvilla 30 Nov 2023
Kessler managed the upbringing of four children at a farm in Australia's Gold Coast, instilling strong values and resilience in her kids ... Margot's mom, Sarie, finds it fascinating how Margot went from growing up in a farm to becoming a famous fashion icon.
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Terra Uranium to Present at the OTC Clean Energy and Precious Metals Virtual Investor Conference

The Eagle-Tribune 30 Nov 2023
Recent Company HighlightsThree 100% owned Core Uranium projects in the Athabasca Basin cover 1,008 sq kmProjects have now been advanced from conceptual to 18 drill ready target areasAdvancing discussions with Farm-In & Joint-Development Partners on Core ProjectsHighly experienced corporate (Australia) and technical (Canada) team.
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EU-Australia trade deal sinks on protectionist rocks

Asiatimes 29 Nov 2023
After five years of intense negotiation, the proposed preferential trade agreement (PTA) between Australia and the European Union is in trouble ... This setback, plus other recent developments in EU preferential trade policy, offer some broad lessons – for both Australia and the region.
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Australian sheep, cattle prices slump as El Nino scorches pastures

Reuters 29 Nov 2023
DELEGATE, Australia, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Half the typical amount of rain has fallen this year on Angus Hobson's farm in southeastern Australia ... After three years of plentiful rain and rising livestock numbers, dry weather has withered pastures across Australia ... Meat packers such as JBS (JBSS3.SA) and Teys Australia have cashed in.
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Tarigami holds protest rally against govt’s ‘anti-people’ policies

Hindustan Times 29 Nov 2023
He also called slapping UAPA against seven students of a farm university in Kashmir as “repressive” ... Reacting to the arrest of seven students of a farm university in Kashmir under UAPA for celebrating Australia’s win over India in ODI cricket world cup, he called it as “repressive” and said that they were students and not terrorists.
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Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan enters strategic partnership with Montague

Fresh Plaza 28 Nov 2023
AustOn manages teams across various farms, namely Aroona Farms, which produces almonds in South Australia and Victoria, Jasper Farms, which produces avocados in Western Australia, Pomona Valley, which produces apples and stone fruit in Victoria, and Mitolo Family Farms, which produces potatoes and onions in Australia.
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Al-Mawashi.. 50 years of local livestock supply

Kuna 27 Nov 2023
Al-Mawashi Company has its own farms for breeding and nurturing the livestock, and accommodates outlets in Kuwait and the UAE ... In addition, the company has also two farms in Australia and South Africa with a capacity of 100,000 and 70,000 heads respectively.
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