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Hay Fever

Source: Landline
Published: Sunday, May 11, 2008 12:00 AEST
Expires: Sunday, June 8, 2008 12:00 AEST

One of the quiet achievers in Australian agriculture over the past two decades is the export hay industry. From quite modest sales initially, the business is now worth between $150 and $200 million annually. It is a tribute to a couple of far-sighted farmers who have driven the growth and professionalism of an industry which not only boosts their bottom line but helps fight one of the grain industry's worst weeds.

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Tags: agribusiness, weeds, australia

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