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Elders launches Diploma of Agriculture - 28 Jul 2010Elders has announced an industry-first Diploma of Agriculture that will see the leading agribusiness boost the number of industry graduates and expand its team of highly skilled specialists across Australia.
New Face at Elders Financial Planning - 7 May 2010
Elders Financial Planning (EFP) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Bendall as Regional Sales Manager, North.
New Finance Deal for Grain Farmers - 30 Jul 2010
For the first time across Australia, farmers will be able to leverage their stored grain on-farm as security for a loan following an agreement between Elders Toepfer Grain (ETG) and Rural Bank. ETG Managing Director Mark Thiele said a combination of international market conditions and fluctuating prices in certain sectors meant farmers now want more control over their profit margins and maximising working capital was a critical component.
Acquisition sows the seeds for global success - 6 Nov 2009
Elders today announced the acquisition of its seed company PlantTech by Adelaide-based seed supplier Seedmark.
Elders and AUSVEG forge strategic partnership - 28 Sep 2009
Elders Chief Operating Officer Mike Guerin and AUSVEG Chief Executive Officer Richard Mulcahy today announced that AUSVEG and Elders have forged a new strategic partnership.
Elders Toepfer Grain to offer growers on-farm warehouse program - 14 Sep 2009
Elders Toepfer Grain is set to add a new dimension to the nations grain storage and supply chain structure.
Historical China opens doors to an exciting new Australian tradition - 24 Aug 2009
The fine food market is an exciting niche opportunity in China which is now being targeted by some of the most established names and traditions in Australian agriculture.
Elders Toepfer Grain again among first accredited bulk wheat exporters to win renewal. - 14 Aug 2009
Elders Toepfer Grain has been named amongst the first group of wheat exporters to secure renewal of accreditation by Wheat Exports Australia.
Business as usual for Elders insurance - 31 Jul 2009
The management and provision of Elders insurance products and services to Elders clients is set to remain unchanged following todays announcement of the sale of Elders Insurance Limited to QBE.
Opportunity knocks at Elders for young people - 14 Jul 2009
Young people with career aspirations in Australias rural sector are being offered the opportunity to apply for a national traineeship program with leading Australian agribusiness Elders Rural Services. Applications for the second intake of trainees are now open.
Investor Centre email error - 18 May 2009
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RabbitScan - a national-spot-a-rabbit campaign - 8 May 2009
Elders is a proud partner sponsor of RabbitScan, a nation-wide challenge for community and schools to help scientists map where rabbits are located.
Fertiliser price fall for WA growers as Elders announces second urea shipment - 28 Apr 2009
The price of fertiliser available to Western Australian grain growers has decreased further with Elders announcement of a second shipment of urea. With a second shipment in transit, Elders is now offering fertiliser at $599 per tonne, excluding GST.
Positive outlook for Elders Rural Services - 16 Feb 2009
Buoyed by the continuing demand for Australian agricultural commodities, Elders Rural Services has entered the second half of the current financial year with a positive outlook.
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Rudd to campaign nationally 'when well' - 30 Jul 2010Kevin Rudd has offered to campaign for Prime Minister Julia Gillard once he leaves hospital following an operation to remove his gall bladder.
AWE June Q production jumps 47% - 30 Jul 2010
Oil and gas producer AWE says June quarter production jumped 47 per cent to 1.65 million barrels of oil equivalent as its BassGas project was restarted.
AWB, GrainCorp to merge - 30 Jul 2010
Agribusinesses GrainCorp Ltd and AWB Ltd will merge to create one of Australia's largest diversified agribusinesses.
Forrest says tax to hit long-term growth - 30 Jul 2010
Mining companies are planning to renew an advertising blitz against the government's resource rent tax as Prime Minister Julia Gillard arrives in Perth.
Reforms of past govts squandered: Abbott - 30 Jul 2010
Tony Abbott says the legacies of the Hawke-Keating and Howard-Costello governments have been squandered in past three years.
ERA first-half profits plunge 82% - 30 Jul 2010
Energy Resources of Australia has revealed a first-half profit plunge amid falls in production, higher maintenance costs and a stronger Australian dollar.
Macquarie June qtr slightly ahead of pcp - 30 Jul 2010
Investment bank Macquarie Group Ltd says earnings in the June quarter were slightly ahead of a subdue prior corresponding period.
US Fed warns of Japanese-style deflation - 30 Jul 2010
The United States risks "Japanese-style" economic stagnation like that seen in the Asian giant's "lost decade," a Fed official has warned.
Austar first-half profit drops 42% - 29 Jul 2010
Austar United Communications' first-half profit has dropped 42 per cent.
New Zealand lifts interest rates - 29 Jul 2010
New Zealand's central bank has raised the official interest rate for the second time in less than two months, despite deteriorating economic prospects.
Global warming undeniable: scientists - 29 Jul 2010
Scientists from around the world are providing even more evidence of global warming.
No super rise under coalition: Robb - 28 Jul 2010
A coalition government would be reluctant to increase the super guarantee for workers, the opposition's finance spokesman Andrew Robb says.
Money alone may not buy happiness - 28 Jul 2010
Australians are happier than many of their OECD peers, and it's not just because of relatively strong economy, a report has found.
SA on track with strategic plan: Rann - 28 Jul 2010
South Australian Premier Mike Rann says the state is on track with its 10-year strategic plan.
ANZ chases wealth management growth - 28 Jul 2010
ANZ Bank says it will chase aggressive growth in wealth management after appointing John Van Der Wielen to lead its division in Australia.
Rate rise now off agenda for months - 28 Jul 2010
Unexpectedly benign inflation figures look set to keep an official interest rate rise off the agenda at next week's Reserve Bank meeting.
Map 'reveals GM canola farms' in WA - 28 Jul 2010
An online map has been released identifying farmers who are growing genetically modified canola across Western Australia.
Queenslander's pipe dream for PNG water - 28 Jul 2010
A Queensland tourism entrepreneur's pipe dream is one step closer to realisation with the launch a feasibility study into piping water from PNG to Australia.
Mining tax take 'depends on high prices' - 28 Jul 2010
If coal prices fall, the federal government will get no additional revenue from miners of the bulk commodity under the mineral resources rent tax.
NSW backflips on Catherine Bay heritage - 28 Jul 2010
The NSW government says two Hunter Valley villages once slated for redevelopment will now get heritage protection.
Gillard admits she queried measures - 28 Jul 2010
Julia Gillard admits she questioned Labor's paid parental leave scheme while serving as Kevin Rudd's deputy.
Labor to provide more for water projects - 28 Jul 2010
Prime Minister Julia Gillard says a Labor government will provide more money to help fund stormwater projects across the country.
NZ wage gap with Australia widens - 28 Jul 2010
Australian workers are being paid even more than their Kiwi cousins since National became the government.
Small firms 'unhappy with their bank' - 27 Jul 2010
Small businesses are increasingly unhappy with their bank but concerns over rising interest rates are felt more by the big end of town, DBM Consultants says.
Mine to face environmental charges - 27 Jul 2010
The Birla Mt Gordon copper mine in northwest Queensland has been charged with 19 environmental offences.
Bushfires critic stands for Family First - 27 Jul 2010
Family First will name an outspoken critic of fuel reduction efforts before the Black Saturday bushfires as the party's candidate for the seat of McEwen.
Don't leave prosperity to mining: PM - 27 Jul 2010
Julia Gillard says mining alone can't underpin prosperity as smaller miners launch an advertising blitz against the proposed minerals tax.
'Action man' Abbott woos rural voters - 27 Jul 2010
Tony Abbott has displayed his "action man" side as he tries to shore up support from voters living outside the major cities.
Super increase will impact on jobs: ACCI - 27 Jul 2010
A new survey by a business lobby has found 71 per cent of employers believe the proposed increase to the superannuation guarantee will hurt jobs growth.
Business 'will pay more without scheme' - 27 Jul 2010
Big business will end up paying far more in higher wages unless it accepts funding the coalition's paid parental leave scheme, shadow treasurer says.
Labor stands by its economic record - 27 Jul 2010
Labor is standing by its economic record despite a new opinion poll showing voters regard the coalition as the better managers.
Greens call for Straddie mine ban - 26 Jul 2010
The Australian Greens want an immediate ban on sand mining on Stradbroke Island.
Sunshine state economy ranks last - 26 Jul 2010
Resource-rich Queensland has ranked equal last in a survey of the states' economies.
Environment Victoria welcomes green plan - 26 Jul 2010
The Victorian government is committed to a 20 per cent cut in the state's greenhouse gas emissions by 2020.
WA 'is nation's best-performing economy' - 26 Jul 2010
Western Australia has become the nation's best-performing economy, according to a new survey.
Wait for bipartisanship on climate: PM - 25 Jul 2010
Prime Minister Julia Gillard has indicated she may wait until the coalition agrees before she introduces a carbon price.
Tax man to reward green businesses: ALP - 25 Jul 2010
Businesses that invest in measures to cut energy in their buildings will get a reward from the tax man if Labor is re-elected.
Forrest supports new anti mining-tax ads - 25 Jul 2010
Small miners are launching a fresh advertising blitz against the government's proposed mining tax, backed by billionaire miner Andrew "Twiggy" Forrest.
Bores now okay near Cougar plant: Dept - 25 Jul 2010
Bore water near a coal gasification project in southeast Queensland has been cleared of dangerous levels of cancer-causing chemicals.
Labor slashes $47m from green program - 25 Jul 2010
Labor has slashed another $47 million from a green program in a bid to reinforce its commitment to austerity ahead of the federal election.
Clear path for carbon price, Wong says - 25 Jul 2010
Climate Change Minister Penny Wong has defended Labor's climate change policy saying it creates a clear path for the introduction of a carbon price.
Gillard to crackdown on coal - 23 Jul 2010
All new coal-fired power stations will have to meet greener standards before they can be built, Julia Gillard announces.
Aboriginal inmates to work at Rio Tinto - 21 Jul 2010
Rio Tinto is giving Aboriginal prisoners the chance to work at a WA mining facility to ease them back into employment and reduce the likelihood of reoffending.
Come clean on mining deal, says Palmer - 21 Jul 2010
Billionaire mining executive Clive Palmer has demanded the Labor party make its preference deal with the Greens transparent.
MRRT 'null and void' if Greens tinker - 21 Jul 2010
Mining magnate Clive Palmer says the MRRT will be rendered "null and void" if the Greens gets its way and pushes for higher taxation under a mining tax.
Country Libs no threat, Nats - 21 Jul 2010
A new "Country Liberals" brand for regional NSW doesn't pit the the Liberals against their coalition partners, the Nationals say.
Pork producers challenge Coles policy - 21 Jul 2010
Australian pork producers have called on Coles to extend its decision to cease stocking meat from pigs raised in gestation stalls to imported products.
Olympic Dam at full capacity - 21 Jul 2010
BHP Billiton's giant Olympic Dam project has returned to full capacity after damage to a haulage shaft last October.
Brumby pledges solar-power state - 21 Jul 2010
Victoria's energy supply could easily be met entirely with renewable energy, a report says, while the state government announced big incentives for solar power.
Farmers banned from selling cattle - 21 Jul 2010
Queensland graziers near an underground coal gas project have been banned from selling cattle during a water contamination scare.
Don't ditch broadband network: minister - 21 Jul 2010
NSW Rural Affairs Minister Steve Whan says a coalition plan to scrap the National Broadband Network would be a huge blow to country areas.
Farmers 'irate' as Murray plan delayed - 20 Jul 2010
Farmers are not happy with an election-related delay in unveiling the new plan for the Murray-Darling Basin.
Older Australians question Abbott - 20 Jul 2010
Older workers angry at coalition's plan not to lift the age limit compulsory superannuation cuts out.
Rates will rise if needed, RBA warns - 20 Jul 2010
Australian borrowers may face an interest rate rise during the federal election campaign if the economic data suggests it's to do so.
Greens flexible on carbon price: Brown - 20 Jul 2010
Greens leader Bob Brown says the party would not block any climate change legislation just because it failed to have a carbon price.
Barossa wooing China - 20 Jul 2010
Almost 600 Chinese employees of wine and spirit company Pernod Ricard have arrived in the Barossa Valley as part of the company's push into China.
Farmers land compo favoured - 20 Jul 2010
NSW Opposition Leader Barry O'Farrell says he's "committed" to providing compensation for farmers if their land is compulsorily acquired by the state.
City slickers urged to link with farmers - 20 Jul 2010
Farmers in NSW are reaching out to city dwellers, inviting them to reconnect with people living in regional areas.
Korea Gas to buy Australia's LNG - 20 Jul 2010
The Korea Gas Corporation has signed a 20-year agreement to purchase liquefied natural gas from the Wheatstone gas project in Western Australia.
Rush of enrolments amid election fever - 19 Jul 2010
There has been a massive surge in people wanting to have a say in the 2010 election with tens of thousands of people added to the electoral roll since Saturday.
Abbott says will take pressure off rates - 19 Jul 2010
Tony Abbott has guaranteed that a coalition government would take pressure off interest rates because government spending would be less.
Forestry Tas to end bromide fumigation - 19 Jul 2010
Forestry Tasmania says it will avoid fumigating logs with methyl bromide in future, after a storm of controversy over a shipment that departed Burnie.
Wong wants diversified water sources - 19 Jul 2010
The Gillard government is committed to diversifying Australia's sources of water, federal Climate Change Minister Penny Wong says.
Cane toad hitches ride into WA - 19 Jul 2010
West Australians are urged to keep a look-out for cane toads after one was discovered to have been transported across the border and into Broome.
Farmers launch bidding war for votes - 19 Jul 2010
With five Queensland regional electorates having margins of 3 per cent or less, the Queensland Farmers' Federation smells electoral blood.
Power plan needs more detail: Keneally - 19 Jul 2010
The NSW opposition needs to put 'flesh around bones' of its electricity rate plan, Premier Kristina Keneally says.
NFF wants clarity on population policy - 19 Jul 2010
Governments can use policy options to influence where the population lives, the National Farmers' Federation says.
Latest bore tests show no problem: dept - 19 Jul 2010
An underground gas project could have leaked carcinogenic chemicals into groundwater more than four months before authorities were alerted, an MP claims.
Budget surplus based on discipline: Swan - 19 Jul 2010
Treasurer Wayne Swan says the budget surplus is based on disciplined economic management rather than a rosy view of local and international growth.
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