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Agriculture

The long-term sustainability of agriculture is essential for Australia’s society, economy and environment. Many threats are facing the sector, including climate change and competition for farm land. Rural Australia faces complex agricultural, environmental and social challenges that the Greens are strongly committed to addressing.

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Poor assumptions undermine efforts to protect agriculture from climate change

28 May 2013
Australia's key agricultural forecaster has stood by its prediction of a 30% increase in agricultural productivity by 2025, des...
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Biosecurity legislation not good enough

08 May 2013
The Senate Inquiry into the Biosecurity Bill 2012, held in Hobart today, heard repeatedly the proposed bill falls well short of...
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Growth Strategies for Tasmanian Wine Industry Must be Based on Commercial Realities

05 Mar 2013
Peter welcomes the Tasmanian Government's recognition of the significance of the wine industry.
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Greens driving country of origin labelling for food

18 Feb 2013
The Australian Greens' legislation to implement Country of Origin food labelling is the focus of Senate hearings in Hobart today.
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Greens Concerned Around Lack of Progress on Hemp for Food Approval Process

14 Feb 2013
The Greens continue to push to have hemp approved as a food source in Australia.
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Proposed biosecurity bill fails Australian farmers and the environment

08 Feb 2013
 The Australian Greens today released a letter sent to Minister Ludwig detailing our strong concerns about the backwardnes...
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Buy local on Australia Day

25 Jan 2013
This Australia Day, don't just buy Australian -help us send a message to show that everyone wants a level playing field for our...
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NZ phases out battery hens, Australia remains cagey

07 Dec 2012
Federal Agriculture Minister Joe Ludwig is under pressure to ensure 12 million plus battery hens in Australia do not continue t...
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WA’s food bowl isn’t delivering food security

15 Nov 2012
The Australian Greens say the plan to award a 50 year lease to Chinese corporation Shanghai Zhongfu is a disappointing result f...
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Foreign ownership register good step forward but national interest test essential

01 Nov 2012
We need is a serious national interest test that must be applied as every application for foreign ownership is made to the FIRB.
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