AT least 1000 jobs could be lost as a result of the Gillard government’s live cattle export ban to Indonesia, with Western Australia alone predicting it would cost its economy $170 million. Agriculture Minister Joe Ludwig yesterday announced the government would provide affected farmers with $3 million in government assistance for up to 13 weeks [...]

Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator Joe Ludwig, today started the discussion on the Federal Government’s National Food Plan. Minister Ludwig said that all Australians would have an interest in the National Food Plan. “From the production stages of our food, through to processing, purchasing and the consumption of food, people will be able [...]