Australians receive salmonella warning
AUSTRALIA - Tasmanians are being urged to return any cracked or dirty eggs to shops because of a growing salmonella outbreak in the state's north-west.

US feedlot consultant predicts meat price increase
AUSTRALIA - An American feedlot consultant says Australian shoppers will have to learn to pay more for meat because of rising grain prices.

Egg farmers at breaking point over cost of grain
AUSTRALIA - Australian egg farmers today said they can no longer absorb the skyrocketing cost of grain, caused by the drought, and warned consumers that the price of eggs is soon likely to rise by 20-30 cents per dozen.

Aust farmers to benefit from Chinese urbanisation
AUSTRALIA - New research shows shrinking land availability and a changing diet in China are opening up big opportunities for Australian farmers.

Fish food the key to lower fat in pork and poultry
AUSTRALIA - Scientists have found a way to reduce the amount of fat - which can lead to heart disease - by feeding fish meal to pigs in order to produce pork rich in omega-3.

Australia Commits 5 Million Dollars To Fight Bird Flu In ASEAN
AUSTRALIA - Australia has pledged 5 million dollars in aid to the Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN) to help boost the region's fight against such infectious diseases as bird flu, an official said Friday.

Relief for hens, headache for farmers
AUSTRALIA - Australia's $300 million a year egg industry is facing its biggest change in 25 years, which will improve conditions for the country's laying hens but could send hundreds of farmers to the wall.

Australia sees 80% fall in egg production
AUSTRALIA - The South Australian Farmers Federation (SAFF) is warning that the number of locally produced eggs will fall by up to 80 per cent with a flood of egg producers leaving the industry.

Australians will reject cloned meat, anti-GM group says
AUSTRALIA - A lobby group opposed to the genetic modification of animals says the Australian public will reject meat from cloned animals, even though the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ruled it is safe.

GE crops will harm Australia warns US expert
AUSTRALIA faces economic and environmental losses if it follows the United States and grows commercial genetically engineered (GE) crops, a leading expert in agricultural technology has warned.

Poultry in toxin scare cleared for sale
AUSTRALIA - Queensland health authorities say 150,000 chickens exposed to potentially toxic levels of a chemical used to control parasites are safe to eat.

New bio-agent for parasite control
AUSTRALIA - A new environmentally-friendly treatment to control the tiny parasitic worms which plague the livestock sector is set to become a commercial reality.

Imported feed grain expected to ease shortages
AUSTRALIA - The Federal Government expects the first imports of feed grain for livestock to arrive in Australia in January to ease looming shortages.

Drought to leave chicken industry and consumers in a foul mood
AUSTRALIA - Chicken prices are likely to increase because high feed costs arising from the drought are savaging processors' costs.

NSW Minister warns drought will drive up food prices
AUSTRALIA - New South Wales Primary Industries Minister Ian Macdonald says the price of basic food is set to rise as farmers struggle to cope with drought.