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Australia weather bureau says models show low chance of El Nino

By Reuters January 20, 2015

Sydney | Reuters –– Weather models show a low chance of an El Nino, the Australian Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) said Tuesday, after indicators of the climate event eased in recent weeks. El Nino — a warming of sea-surface temperatures in the Pacific — can prompt drought in Southeast Asia and Australia and heavy rains […] Read more

Crops, Markets

Australian ag exports to China still face hurdles after trade pact

By Jane Wardell November 18, 2014

Sydney | Reuters — A trade deal signed with great fanfare between China and Australia has been touted as a major step toward Australia shifting its economy from a “mining boom” to a “dining boom,” but the reality is likely to be more sobering. Australia is looking to replace its reliance on exports of minerals […] Read more

Crops, Markets

Australian farmers hold back wheat sales as dryness curbs yields

By Naveen Thukral November 12, 2014

Reuters — Australian farmers are holding back wheat crop sales as dryness in parts of the country’s eastern grain belt cuts yields, raising the likelihood for a boost to global prices that have dropped 13 per cent this year. Farmers in the world’s fourth biggest wheat exporter have sold only about a quarter of this […] Read more

Australia, China on track to sign lucrative cattle deal

By Reuters November 6, 2014

Sydney / Reuters – Australia will export up to 1 million head of cattle a year to China, worth around A$1 billion ($856 million), to meet booming demand for red meat under a long-awaited deal set to be signed shortly, Australian officials said on Friday. Shipping live animals from Australia to China has been discussed for many years. Official talks began […] Read more

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Australia weather bureau says models show low chance of El Nino

Australian ag exports to China still face hurdles after trade pact

Australian farmers hold back wheat sales as dryness curbs yields

Australia, China on track to sign lucrative cattle deal

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