Alpine Agriculture
The Alpine Shire region of North East Victoria, Australia boasts high rainfall and fertile soils. Agricultural industries include tabacco, dairy, fruit and berry production and beef and cattle. Viticulture has grown substantially in recent years and is now a major industry. Forest plantations are also being delevoped for hardwood and softwood.

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Tobacco Production in Myrtleford
In Victoria, tobacco is grown along the river valleys of the Ovens, King and Kiewa Rivers and their tributaries in North East Victoria.
It has been a major crop grown in the Myrtleford area for many years ... go there.

TAFCO Rural Supplies
The Tobacco & Associated Farmers Co-operative Limited (TAFCO) is a farmers co-operative which was formed in 1987 by tobacco growers to operate as an agricultural merchandising co-operative to service tobacco growers and other primary producers. Being a co-operative profits are retained in local communities and equitably distributed amongst members ... go there.


Michelini Wines
Michelini is a well-established, award winning family owned wine company located in the heart of the Alpine Wine Region in Victoria, Australia. Through innovation in grape growing, wine making in the cool climate of the Alpine Region and the marketing of a premium brand that offers a superior valued product, the company's aim is to exceed the quality expectations of customers. ... go there.

The Kondinin Group
The Kondinin Group is a farmer owned and directed organisation that has provided independent information to Australian farmers for more than 45 years. With over 17,000 farmer members, the group has grown to become the largest independent agricultural research and publishing organisation in Australia It provides fair and unbiased reporting on a full range of agricultural issues. ... go there.

ABARE
The Australian Bureau of Agricultural And Resourse Ecconomics collates statistical data and makes projections reguarding Australian primary industries. ABARE works with industry and government to provide stakeholders in Australia's rural and resourse industries with up-to date public policy analysis and commodity forecasts.
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Australian Women in Agriculture
Australian Women in Agriculture (AWiA) can assist you to becane part of a dedicated and committed organisation of women involved in the development of Australian primary production, rural industries an communities. The group is committed to uniting and raising the profile of Australian rural women. ... go there

Rural Development Centre
The Rural Development Centre is an independent non-profit research organisation established on the campus of the university of New England in 1976. With seven proffesional staff, the Centre undertakes applied socio-economic research with a rural focus.
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Farmwide
Farmwide is an Australian agricultural portal supported by the National Farmers Federation and affiliated state organisations. A key objective is to facilitate the uptake of online technology in rural Australia. The web site includes market information, rural news, a farming bulletin board and much more.
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