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augustus 23, 2007
Tasmanian potato growers earn price rise from McCain
Tasmanian potato growers have won an average $30 a tonne price rise for next season from processor McCain Foods. The company also wants an extra 30,000 tonnes of Tasmanian spuds to make up for expected shortfalls in Victoria because of the drought.From the archive

augustus 07, 2007
Homegrown isn't always best
The term "food miles"- how far food has traveled before you buy it - has entered the enlightened lexicon. Environmental groups, especially in Europe, are pushing for labels that show how far food has traveled to get to the market. But is red...From the archive

juli 17, 2007
Tasmanian potato growers receive 12% price increase
Tasmanian potato growers have won a 12 per cent price jump for next season from vegetable processor Simplot. An extra $30 a tonne will be paid for first grade potatoes and $27.50 for all other processing potatoes. The Tasmanian Farmers and Graziers Ass...From the archive