<?xml version="1.0"?>
<rss version="2.0">
<channel>
<title><![CDATA[Farm Weekly - Agribusiness and General - Political]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://fw.farmonline.com.au/news/state/agribusiness-and-general/political/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[The latest from Farm Weekly]]></description>
<lastBuildDate>Sun, 12 Feb 2012 10:55:00 GMT</lastBuildDate>
<item>
<title><![CDATA[Pastoralists react to viability comments]]></title>
<link>http://fw.farmonline.com.au/news/state/agribusiness-and-general/political/pastoralists-react-to-viability-comments/2450278.aspx?src=rss</link>
<description><![CDATA[PASTORALISTS have accused Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Regional Development and Lands, Wendy Duncan of being out of touch after comments made in last week's Farm Weekly.

]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid isPermaLink="false">au.com.yourguide.articles.2450278</guid>
</item>
<item>
<title><![CDATA[Asia Iron farm land deal no big deal]]></title>
<link>http://fw.farmonline.com.au/news/state/agribusiness-and-general/political/asia-iron-farm-land-deal-no-big-deal/2450270.aspx?src=rss</link>
<description><![CDATA[ABOUT 3250 hectares of prime Three Springs farmland has been purchased by a subsidiary of mining company Asia Iron Holdings.

]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid isPermaLink="false">au.com.yourguide.articles.2450270</guid>
</item>
<item>
<title><![CDATA[WA govt launches new food initiative]]></title>
<link>http://fw.farmonline.com.au/news/state/agribusiness-and-general/political/wa-govt-launches-new-food-initiative/2450088.aspx?src=rss</link>
<description><![CDATA[MUCH has been said about the issue of food security and how a projected population of 9 billion people by 2050 will be fed.
]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid isPermaLink="false">au.com.yourguide.articles.2450088</guid>
</item>
<item>
<title><![CDATA[Livestock transporters call for compensation]]></title>
<link>http://fw.farmonline.com.au/news/state/agribusiness-and-general/political/livestock-transporters-call-for-compensation/2441835.aspx?src=rss</link>
<description><![CDATA[WA livestock transporters will approach the government for compensation following the successful appeal of Mitchell's Transport in the District Court recently.
]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid isPermaLink="false">au.com.yourguide.articles.2441835</guid>
</item>
<item>
<title><![CDATA[Pastoralists slam rent rise decision]]></title>
<link>http://fw.farmonline.com.au/news/state/agribusiness-and-general/political/pastoralists-slam-rent-rise-decision/2441836.aspx?src=rss</link>
<description><![CDATA[PASTORALISTS are concerned about the future of their industry following the State Government's decision to increase pastoral rents for the third time in three years.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid isPermaLink="false">au.com.yourguide.articles.2441836</guid>
</item>
<item>
<title><![CDATA[Mitchell appointed Fed Director of Nationals]]></title>
<link>http://fw.farmonline.com.au/news/state/agribusiness-and-general/political/mitchell-appointed-fed-director-of-nationals/2443258.aspx?src=rss</link>
<description><![CDATA[FEDERAL President of The Nationals, John Tanner, has announced that Scott Mitchell has been appointed Federal Director of The Nationals.
]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 03:25:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid isPermaLink="false">au.com.yourguide.articles.2443258</guid>
</item>
<item>
<title><![CDATA[Papalia takes on opposition ag portfolio]]></title>
<link>http://fw.farmonline.com.au/news/state/agribusiness-and-general/political/papalia-takes-on-opposition-ag-portfolio/2440813.aspx?src=rss</link>
<description><![CDATA[PAUL Papalia has taken over the opposition's agricultural portfolio following new Opposition Leader Mark McGowan's cabinet reshuffle late last week.
]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid isPermaLink="false">au.com.yourguide.articles.2440813</guid>
</item>
<item>
<title><![CDATA[Transporter calls for Main Roads inquiry]]></title>
<link>http://fw.farmonline.com.au/news/state/agribusiness-and-general/political/transporter-calls-for-main-roads-inquiry/2440794.aspx?src=rss</link>
<description><![CDATA[LIVESTOCK transporter John Mitchell has called on the Transport Minister Troy Buswell to launch an independent public inquiry into Main Roads.
]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid isPermaLink="false">au.com.yourguide.articles.2440794</guid>
</item>
<item>
<title><![CDATA[MacRury reinstated as WAMMCO chief]]></title>
<link>http://fw.farmonline.com.au/news/state/agribusiness-and-general/political/macrury-reinstated-as-wammco-chief/2440798.aspx?src=rss</link>
<description><![CDATA[WAMMCO has made a management restructure which has resulted in its chief executive Scott Weir being made redundant.
]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid isPermaLink="false">au.com.yourguide.articles.2440798</guid>
</item>
<item>
<title><![CDATA[McGowan unveils new-look shadow cabinet]]></title>
<link>http://fw.farmonline.com.au/news/state/agribusiness-and-general/political/mcgowan-unveils-newlook-shadow-cabinet/2435284.aspx?src=rss</link>
<description><![CDATA[LABOR leader Mark McGowan has created a new portfolio dedicated to cost of living pressures as part of a reshuffle of his shadow ministry.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid isPermaLink="false">au.com.yourguide.articles.2435284</guid>
</item>
<item>
<title><![CDATA[Rents move shows contempt for pastoralists: PAG]]></title>
<link>http://fw.farmonline.com.au/news/state/agribusiness-and-general/political/rents-move-shows-contempt-for-pastoralists-pag/2429486.aspx?src=rss</link>
<description><![CDATA[THE Pastoralists and Graziers Association has accused the Liberal National Government of continuing to show its contempt for the WA pastoral industry, following its decision to proceed with the third and final increase in pastoral rents.
]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid isPermaLink="false">au.com.yourguide.articles.2429486</guid>
</item>
<item>
<title><![CDATA[McGowan takes the reins]]></title>
<link>http://fw.farmonline.com.au/news/state/agribusiness-and-general/political/mcgowan-takes-the-reins/2429484.aspx?src=rss</link>
<description><![CDATA[MARK McGowan has wasted no time taking up the role of opposition leader, despite the role not yet being officially confirmed.
]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid isPermaLink="false">au.com.yourguide.articles.2429484</guid>
</item>
<item>
<title><![CDATA[Government gives $10m to Onslow fund]]></title>
<link>http://fw.farmonline.com.au/news/state/agribusiness-and-general/political/government-gives-10m-to-onslow-fund/2426243.aspx?src=rss</link>
<description><![CDATA[REGIONAL Development and Lands Minister Brendon Grylls has announced a $10million contribution to the Onslow Community Development Fund, which is co-funded by Chevron as part of its Wheatstone LNG and domestic gas project.
]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid isPermaLink="false">au.com.yourguide.articles.2426243</guid>
</item>
<item>
<title><![CDATA[Farm groups share export trade concerns]]></title>
<link>http://fw.farmonline.com.au/news/state/agribusiness-and-general/political/farm-groups-share-export-trade-concerns/2424865.aspx?src=rss</link>
<description><![CDATA[WA'S two farm lobby groups say they are monitoring the implementation of the Supply Chain Assurance (SCA) into the Middle East. 
]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid isPermaLink="false">au.com.yourguide.articles.2424865</guid>
</item>
<item>
<title><![CDATA[Mark McGowan 'ready to take the reins']]></title>
<link>http://fw.farmonline.com.au/news/state/agribusiness-and-general/political/mark-mcgowan-ready-to-take-the-reins/2424763.aspx?src=rss</link>
<description><![CDATA[MARK McGowan's wife Sarah has declared the family is ready for him to become Opposition leader and fight for the premiership.
]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid isPermaLink="false">au.com.yourguide.articles.2424763</guid>
</item>
<item>
<title><![CDATA[Leadership challenge imminent: retiring MP]]></title>
<link>http://fw.farmonline.com.au/news/state/agribusiness-and-general/political/leadership-challenge-imminent-retiring-mp/2422982.aspx?src=rss</link>
<description><![CDATA[THERE will be a leadership challenge in the Labor Party within days unless Eric Ripper stands down, Member for Bassendean Martin Whitely said as he announced his resignation from politics.
]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid isPermaLink="false">au.com.yourguide.articles.2422982</guid>
</item>
<item>
<title><![CDATA[Concerns raised over China imports]]></title>
<link>http://fw.farmonline.com.au/news/state/agribusiness-and-general/political/concerns-raised-over-china-imports/2417177.aspx?src=rss</link>
<description><![CDATA[WA farmers are being warned to show caution when purchasing products from overseas.
]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 15 Jan 2012 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid isPermaLink="false">au.com.yourguide.articles.2417177</guid>
</item>
<item>
<title><![CDATA[James Point files claim over port delays]]></title>
<link>http://fw.farmonline.com.au/news/state/agribusiness-and-general/political/james-point-files-claim-over-port-delays/2417173.aspx?src=rss</link>
<description><![CDATA[JAMES Point Pty Ltd (JPPL) has submitted its claim to the WA Supreme Court against the State Government for protracted delays in approving a private port at Cockburn.
]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid isPermaLink="false">au.com.yourguide.articles.2417173</guid>
</item>
<item>
<title><![CDATA[WAFarmers celebrates a rich history in its centenary year]]></title>
<link>http://fw.farmonline.com.au/news/state/agribusiness-and-general/political/wafarmers-celebrates-a-rich-history-in-its-centenary-year/2417179.aspx?src=rss</link>
<description><![CDATA[FARM lobby group WAFarmers will mark a significant milestone this year as it celebrates 100 years of existence.
]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid isPermaLink="false">au.com.yourguide.articles.2417179</guid>
</item>
<item>
<title><![CDATA[2012 all about recognition for farmers]]></title>
<link>http://fw.farmonline.com.au/news/state/agribusiness-and-general/political/2012-all-about-recognition-for-farmers/2411028.aspx?src=rss</link>
<description><![CDATA[MINISTER for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator Joe Ludwig, and Parliamentary Secretary for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Sid Sidebottom, have welcomed 2012 - the Australian Year of the Farmer - as an opportunity for all Australians to celebrate the significant contribution which farmers make to the country.
]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 08 Jan 2012 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid isPermaLink="false">au.com.yourguide.articles.2411028</guid>
</item>
</channel>
</rss>

