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WATER MINISTER RULES OUT DAMS ON THE DENMARK AND STYX RIVERS
PRESS CONFERENCE
Hon Terry Redman MLA
Hon Graham Jacobs MLA
3-November-2009
Agriculture, Water
Media Statement
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Water Minister Graham Jacobs said today that the damming of the Denmark and Styx rivers would not be explored any further as part of the Water Corporation's drinking water source plans for the lower Great Southern region. Dr Jacobs said Bow River would remain under consideration, along with seawater desalination and a groundwater replenishment scheme based on Marbellup Brook.
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FIRST GM CANOLA FROM 2009 TRIALS DELIVERED, GERALDTON
ANNOUCEMENT
Hon Terry Redman MLA
October-2009
Agriculture and Food
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WA FARMERS LEADING THE WORLD
Hon Terry Redman MLA
23-September-2009
Agriculture and Food
Media Statement
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Agriculture and Food Minister Terry Redman said new analysis has shown that West Australian farmers lead the nation in running profitable farming businesses with the least amount of government assistance.
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AUGUST 2009 UPDATE
Hon Terry Redman MLA
15-September-2009
Agriculture and Food
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MID-WEEK FARMERS' MARKET LAUNCH
Hon Terry Redman MLA
2-September-2009
Agriculture and Food
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Agriculture and Food Minister Terry Redman officially launches the Fremantle Markets mid-week farmers' market. The aim of the mid-week market is bridge the gap between the city and the country, giving consumers direct access to the farmer and ensuring the supply of quality fresh local produce.
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'NEAR' STRATEGY LAUNCH
Hon Terry Redman MLA
25-August-2009
Media Statement
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Agriculture and Food Minister Terry Redman launches a landmark new strategy to help farmers in the North Eastern Agricultural Region (NEAR) respond to drought and changes in climate. The State Government has committed an initial $1.75million for the NEAR Strategy, resulting in more resilient family farm businesses. Andrew Thomas, a farmer from Mullewa comments on the Strategy.
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'GM' FIELD DAY
GERALDTON
Hon Terry Redman MLA
17-August-2009
Agriculture and Food
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Farmers in the Geraldton area have seen first-hand the progress of the genetically modified (GM) canola trial being grown in the region. The trial was opened to farmers as part of a joint field day between the department and Monsanto to demonstrate the use of the technology. Attending the field day, Agriculture and Food Minister Terry Redman said it was important farmers had the opportunity to inspect the technology for themselves.
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BIOSECURITY DEBT
Hon Terry Redman MLA
19-August-2009
Agriculture and Food
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| Minister for Food and Agriculture Terry Redman has announced that the State Government will wipe the $1.5 million dollar debt the farm industry owes the Government for the footrot and bedstraw eradication programs. Mr Redman said the gesture sent a clear message to the farming industry that the Liberal-National Government wants to work positively to put in place the best possible system for biosecurity for this State.
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PROGRESS OF GENETICALLY
MODIFIED CANOLA TRIALS
Hon Terry Redman MLA
19-August-2009
Agriculture and Food
Media Statement
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| Minister for Food and Agriculture Terry Redman discusses the progress of the genetically modified canola trials in WA. 20 sites were planted with Roundup Ready canola in April and May. There were 17 farm sites and three research trials. These cover 854 hectares across the State. The purpose of these sites is to demonstrate the technology and allow farmers to compare GM and non-GM canola systems. |
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GRAINS WEST EXPO
SPEECH
HYATT PERTH
Hon Terry Redman MLA
18-August-2009
Agriculture and Food
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| Ministerial trip to Canada and USA: Minister Terry Redman recently visited Canada and the USA with a focus on examining GM technology. Their attitude towards GM is very accepting. Great take-up of the technology and most farmers cited improvements in their productivity and therefore their profits. He met with some growers that were 'anti-GM'. Most were not against the technology as such, but not happy with the cost of seed and the paperwork surrounding the agreements with seed companies. |
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BUY WEST EAT BEST
Hon Terry Redman MLA
30-June-2009
Agriculture and Food
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| In a sign of growing consumer loyalty to local produce, Agriculture and Food Minister Terry Redman recently unveiled the State’s first restaurant to commit to using only Western Australian food ingredients. Leederville restaurant Jus Burgers recently signed to the 'buy west, eat best' program, which includes about 80 other WA food suppliers and retailers. |
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LIVE SHEEP EXPORTS
Hon Terry Redman MLA
22-June-2009
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| The State Government has reiterated its support for the live export trade. Terry Redman recently toured the re-named MV Ocean Drover docked at the Fremantle Port. The live export trade is worth hundreds of millions dollars to the state economy and the flow-on benefits to regional communities are significant. |
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