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Lumpy skin disease live samples to be imported to Australia so CSIRO can develop vaccine

Agriculture Minister David Littleproud says there's a real risk the disease, which could devastate Australia's cattle industry, could be "blown in" from Indonesia.

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Anthony Albanese hints at permanent residency for foreign workers under Labor government

Foreign workers could be allowed to live permanently in Australia if Labor wins the upcoming election, Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese has hinted.

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PM, Labor hit the road in marginal seats

Prime Minister Scott Morrison is spruiking the government's economic credentials in Melbourne while his challenger is targeting marginal seats in Queensland.

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Carbon farming projects can soon be stopped by Agriculture Minister if 'adverse' to communities

Australia's Agriculture Minister will have the power to stop new carbon farming projects covering more than 15 hectares, or more than one third of a farm, from next week.

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Agriculture Minister David Littleproud calls farm lobby 'ignorant', 'sideline critics' over lumpy skin disease criticism

David Littleproud says the country's national farm lobby is ignorant in its criticism of the coalition's pre-election budget and suggests it is a "sideline critic that doesn't understand the science".

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Exports and innovation in $600m ag spend

The government's agriculture budget aims to make it easier for farmers to export their products, with hopes the sector will be worth $100 billion by 2030.

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Australia looks to Vietnam for farm workers as first MOU under agriculture visa is signed

Vietnam signs up for Australia's Agriculture Visa Program, but it is not clear how many farmer workers it will deliver, or when.

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Vietnam joins agriculture visa program

Vietnam has signed a memorandum of understanding with Australia over its agriculture visa program, which provides labour supply across primary industries.

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Farmers given tax break in return for Nationals' support for net zero by 2050

Farmers that make money selling carbon credits will receive a tax break, a key measure the Nationals say they secured in return for supporting the government's net zero by 2050 target last October.

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SA poll sends warning to federal parties

SA independent senator Rex Patrick said both Liberal and Labor could heed lessons from the state election ahead of the federal poll in May.

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Labour-hire firms leaving workers with $100 a week after deductions not appropriate, minister says

David Littleproud says it's not appropriate the workers be left with such little take-home pay after their employer makes deductions for things like accommodation, transport and visas.

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ABC opens Charleville bureau as part of ongoing investment in regional Australia

News coverage in south-west Queensland receives a boost as the ABC opens a bureau in Charleville, as part of a commitment to invest more in regional and rural journalism.

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What is Japanese encephalitis and why is it spreading in Australia?

The mosquito-borne virus has been found in dozens of piggeries and human cases have emerged. Who is at risk and how can you protect yourself?

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Agriculture Minister David Littleproud says delayed farm worker visa is just waiting on Foreign Minister Marise Payne

It was meant to bring in overseas workers by the start of this year and a frustrated Agriculture Minister David Littleproud says it is up to Marise Payne to get the farm worker deal done.

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Uncertainty over jobs data due to Omicron as nation records at least 47 virus deaths – as it happened

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Morrison government urged to stop using northern Australia fund for fossil fuel projects

Coalition announces extra $2bn for Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility and won’t rule out Beetaloo basin funding

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