Food Ministers Forum abandons Aussie fruit growers

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Federal Member for Mallee Anne Webster says the decision today by state health ministers to ignore the health benefits of fruit juice fails Australian consumers. “100% natural Australian fruit juice will be stripped of its 5-star health rating, and may well be ranked lower than diet soft drink.” Dr Webster said “The decision today, made…

Chinese trade barriers frustrating to Mallee growers

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The Federal Member for Mallee, Anne Webster expressed deep frustration with China’s increasingly strained trade relationship with Australia. ‘Farmers in Mallee are committed to producing top quality products and have worked hard to secure export pathways into China. This is predicated on the fact that Australian farmers such as barley growers are the most efficient…