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Outback fashion label doing their bit for southwest farmers

INSPIRING businesswomen from rural Queensland have teamed up to help farmers doing it tough this the festive season. Here’s...

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03rd Nov. 2020 12:11 PM

SUPPORTING FARMERS: Antola Trading has teamed up with Drought Angels, with $2 from selected work shirts being donated directly to farmers in need. Pic: Supplied.

Australians will always come first: Our farmers’ pledge

If you’ve had fresh food and milk in your plate this week, you’ve got a local farmer to thank.

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13th April 2020 6:04 AM

Dairyfarmer Luke Stock, livestock producer Bill Hallas and vegetable grower Anthony Staatz.

The Aussie couple giving our farmers hope

Robin and David Pullen have packed their caravan and hit the road for weeks at a time to help Aussie farmers in need.

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09th Nov. 2019 3:11 PM

Salvation Army rural chaplains Robin and David Pullen

How a small change can make a big difference for pig farmers

BaconFest is more about celebrating a love of bacon it is also about educating consumers on how to support Australian pig...

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24th Aug. 2019 4:08 PM

SUPPORT FARMERS: Julia Unwin, Tenita Campton and Vivien Chan from Australian Pork Limited spreading the message at Kingaroy BaconFest to buy Australian pork products.

Want the best and freshest seafood this Easter?

TOP seafood picks, prices and how to buy your seafood this Easter: We asked the experts for their advice.

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17th April 2019 12:04 PM

Prawns are a-plenty heading into the Easter long-weekend.

Drought Angels return from flood recovery

Flood-ravaged farming families receive more than $95,000 of support.

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02nd March 2019 10:03 AM

SUPPORT A FARMER: A Drought Angels volunteer takes a breather after a long day meeting and supporting northwest Queensland farmers affected by the February floods.

Farmers to feel the benefits of tariff cuts

'Tariffs on our farm produce going into China will be largely eliminated on January 1'

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03rd Jan. 2019 11:01 AM

"We're giving our farmers more options overseas so they can sell where they choose - not just to the supermarkets here in Australia.” New tariff cuts means Australian farmers can receive more when sending their produce overseas.

Dash of lippy makes all the difference

One little make-up bag essential has made a big difference for Australian farmers battling through the drought.

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29th Dec. 2018 11:12 AM

BOLD MATTERS: Revlon has donated more than $150,000 to Drought Angels to help Australian farmers across the country who are struggling to make ends meet.
(From left) Tash Johnston, Amy Kingon Smith and Jenny Gailey.

Drought Angels take to the road

Drought Angels hit the road to get to farmers struggling the most this Christmas.

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17th Dec. 2018 11:12 AM

SANTA'S HELPERS: Drought Angels volunteers Chris and Dean Barnett have already clocked up more than 33,000km delivering Christmas care packages to Aussie farmers.

Low-interest loans doubled for farmers in drought

The first five years of the loans will remain interest only.

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19th Sept. 2018 5:09 AM

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