Category Archives: Agriculture

Despite growth numbers, we should be positive about economy

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Gene Tunny

Yesterday’s National Accounts data confirmed Queensland’s economy was sluggish in 2010, as reported in this morning’s Courier-Mail (Queensland’s slowing economy further affected by Summer disasters): QUEENSLAND was the nation’s slowest growing state last year, even before the worst of the … Continue reading →

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Global milk price rises may surprise Australian consumers

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Gene Tunny

Australian consumers, who can now buy unbranded milk at $1 per litre at Coles and Woolies, may be surprised by news that milk prices are rising across the world, as reported in Businessweek: Feb. 14 (Bloomberg) — High milk prices … Continue reading →

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We’re living the worst case scenario

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Gene Tunny

Cyclone Yasi is truly frightening and is certain to claim lives and inflict several more billions of dollars of damage to the already battered Queensland economy. Clearly it will disrupt the tourism sector, which is so vital to North Queensland’s economy, … Continue reading →

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Cost of floods over $5 billion

Posted on January 6, 2011 by Gene Tunny

This is sobering news from Premier Anna Bligh (Flood recovery kicks into gear): If you count everything from the cost to homes, the home rebuilding effort, public infrastructure rebuilding effort and economic loss, I think we’re well above $5 billion … Continue reading →

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Economic cost of the floods

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Gene Tunny

The Mackay Daily Mercury’s Melissa Grant has written a very useful article on the economic cost of the floods: Economies lose billions On the impact of the floods, with a particular reference to mining in central Queensland, Ms Grant notes: … Continue reading →

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From the paddock to the plate (or the bowser)

Posted on August 17, 2010 by Gene Tunny

The Gillard Government’s Agriculture Minister Tony Burke launched Labor’s agriculture election platform today, which includes the commitment that, if re-elected, the Government will develop a National Food Plan: The Federal Labor Government will develop a National Food Plan, to better … Continue reading →

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