Emma Field
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Caged egg rule change delayed in Victoria due to spread of bird flu (opens the original)
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The Victorian government has delayed the introduction of tougher poultry regulations by 12 months because of the H5N1 bird flu outbreak. The rules were supposed to come into force this year as part of a national agreement to phase out caged eggs by 2036. The Victorian Farmers Federation wants the government to reconsider phasing out cage eggs. The Victorian government has delayed the imposition of stricter regulations on egg and poultry production because of the H5N1 bird flu outbreak. In April
Cost of chicken to rise soon, even if bird flu doesn't spread (opens the original)
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Chicken prices are expected to rise in coming months, even if H5 bird flu doesn't spread to poultry farms. The industry is facing increasing feed and labour costs, as well as extra pressure from the war in the Middle East. Companies and farmers are working to keep the virus out of the food chain with increased surveillance and biosecurity measures. While the H5N1 bird flu outbreak has so far affected only wildlife in Australia, there are concerns about chicken supply and price hikes if the virus
BOM orders an inquiry after tumultuous 12 months, but will it restore trust? (opens the original)
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BOM chief executive Stuart Minchin has announced an independent review to examine whether the nation's weather forecaster is meeting the needs of Australians. Farmers say they no longer trust the BOM to inform their critical and expensive business decisions. The review panel is expected to report back by the end of March next year. Farmers relying on weather information to make critical business decisions, are sceptical an independent review of the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) will restore their
Major meat processors caught up in alleged $50,000 cattle theft case (opens the original)
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Daniel David Hoch of Tongala is accused of stealing cattle worth $52,941 and selling them to the big players in Victoria's meat processing industry. The court was told the matter may be withdrawn by prosecutors, pending agreement with the alleged victims over restitution costs. The case is set to return to court in September. A Victorian man has faced court accused of stealing 47 head of cattle valued at more than $50,000 and falsifying vendor documents to sell them to two of the state's biggest
CFA leaders attempt to recall 'draft' submission to fatal summer fire inquiry (opens the original)
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A parliamentary inquiry into Victoria's fatal bushfires last summer has revealed the CFA attempted to recall an initial response to questions on notice, citing "executive privilege". The inquiry has released the CFA's initial response as well as its replacement answers, which is significantly shorter. The Victorian opposition has accused the government of running interference; the government has been contacted for comment. The Country Fire Authority's leaders have accidentally exposed how short-
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