South Australia gets cracking on free range
South Australia has released its free range egg certification draft code, a step forward in providing consumers with greater confidence when buying free range eggs. Commenting on the release of the...
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Minister for Agriculture, Barnaby Joyce, has announced more than $11 million in grants to improve market access for small exporters of dairy, meat, egg, fish, horticulture and grain products. Minister...
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Chr. Hansen acquires DIAL culture production and strain collection
Dairy Innovation Australia Ltd (DIAL) has entered a contract to finalise the sale of its culture production unit and strain collection to Danish-based biotechnology company, Chr. Hansen. Chairman of...
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Using technology to cut food waste
Queensland University of Technology (QUT) has developed and tested the use of new technology to change consumer behaviour and reduce domestic food waste. Dr Geremy Farr-Wharton from the Urban...
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University launches joint Australia-China centre
An Australian and Chinese University will work together to research key problems in food security at a new Centre for Agriculture and Health in South Australia. The University of Adelaide launched the...
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South Australia to open new food hub
The South Australian government will spend $7 million to anchor tenants to establish a premium food hub and take local food products to the world. The 40 hectare Northern Adelaide Food Park will be...
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Way forward for the Australian food and agribusiness industry to be unveiled
The way forward for Australia’s food and agribusiness industry will be unveiled in Perth next month as part of the 2nd Asia Australia Food Innovations Conference (AAFIC), an initiative of the...
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Study unlocks clues to nut allergy
New research has found that Australian-born children with Asian mothers have higher rates of nut allergy, than Asian-born children who migrate to Australia. The study, which was conducted by the...
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States and territories agree to country of origin labeling reforms
Australian consumers should now see clearer and more meaningful information about the products they buy thanks to an agreement by the states and territories to reform country of origin food labeling....
View ArticleJoyce looks at stronger ties with Germany
Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources Barnaby Joyce is seeking to strengthen Australia’s agricultural ties with one of Europe’s biggest agricultural exporters, Germany. Minister Joyce met with...
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