Ethanol subsidy 'will hurt industry'
Jul 23rd 2003, 1:41 pm
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Ethanol subsidy 'will hurt industry'
I have information I cannot pass on on about this but if you buy an older car in Australia ask the petrol station how much of this crap is added to your fuel if its 10% or less thats fine but above that beware you are in for trouble.
The sugar cane producers have used their pull with the National party to dump unwanted production .
THE Federal Government's latest subsidy for the ethanol industry is likely to distort the nation's grains market and cost rural jobs, Labor warned today.
Opposition primary industries spokesman Kerry O'Brien said the feed grain market was now under increasing pressure because of government policy and the drought.
The government has brought forward $10 million in assistance for ethanol producers to help them adapt to new fuel environmental standards.
Most of Australia's ethanol is produced by the Manildra Group, and is derived largely from grain.
The sugar cane producers have used their pull with the National party to dump unwanted production .
THE Federal Government's latest subsidy for the ethanol industry is likely to distort the nation's grains market and cost rural jobs, Labor warned today.
Opposition primary industries spokesman Kerry O'Brien said the feed grain market was now under increasing pressure because of government policy and the drought.
The government has brought forward $10 million in assistance for ethanol producers to help them adapt to new fuel environmental standards.
Most of Australia's ethanol is produced by the Manildra Group, and is derived largely from grain.
Jul 23rd 2003, 5:07 pm
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At the moment turning grain into green fodder seems a better use:
Greenfeed Technical - Fodder System
Greenfeed Technical - Fodder System
Jul 23rd 2003, 5:14 pm
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Originally posted by Megalania
At the moment turning grain into green fodder seems a better use:
Greenfeed Technical - Fodder System
At the moment turning grain into green fodder seems a better use:
Greenfeed Technical - Fodder System
Jul 23rd 2003, 5:36 pm
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Originally posted by pommie bastard
Fine but the Suger Cane Farmers in QLD are behind this, so is it back to the Rum question?
Fine but the Suger Cane Farmers in QLD are behind this, so is it back to the Rum question?
There are many forces at play. The most significant is corruption of the international sugar market by Europe and the US domestic sugar subsidies, import quotas and tariffs. If they did not exist, the farmers, who have substantial investments in sugar, would not have a leg to stand on regarding any form of transitional assistance from the Aus government.
Nth Qld farmers hoping for a sweet cornucopia
Jul 23rd 2003, 5:47 pm
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Originally posted by Megalania
Rum is just ethanol with added water and with or without added boot polish.
There are many forces at play. The most significant is corruption of the international sugar market by Europe and the US domestic sugar subsidies, import quotas and tariffs. If they did not exist, the farmers, who have substantial investments in sugar, would not have a leg to stand on regarding any form of transitional assistance from the Aus government.
Nth Qld farmers hoping for a sweet cornucopia
Rum is just ethanol with added water and with or without added boot polish.
There are many forces at play. The most significant is corruption of the international sugar market by Europe and the US domestic sugar subsidies, import quotas and tariffs. If they did not exist, the farmers, who have substantial investments in sugar, would not have a leg to stand on regarding any form of transitional assistance from the Aus government.
Nth Qld farmers hoping for a sweet cornucopia
Jul 23rd 2003, 5:59 pm
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Originally posted by pommie bastard
All very nice now get down to it take all taxes off Rum and double the handouts to QLD sugar cane growers , problem solved next one please.
All very nice now get down to it take all taxes off Rum and double the handouts to QLD sugar cane growers , problem solved next one please.
Jul 23rd 2003, 6:02 pm
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Originally posted by Megalania
Tarrifs on Aus beef in Nippon raised to 50%? Reduced quotas on beef an vehicle imports to US? How long is your arm?
Tarrifs on Aus beef in Nippon raised to 50%? Reduced quotas on beef an vehicle imports to US? How long is your arm?
Jul 23rd 2003, 6:05 pm
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Originally posted by pommie bastard
Good for the Japs the buggers prefer fish anyway , never mess with the masters of Australia all praise to Mr Bush.
Good for the Japs the buggers prefer fish anyway , never mess with the masters of Australia all praise to Mr Bush.
Jul 23rd 2003, 6:09 pm
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Originally posted by Megalania
Ok, hipocracy is, after all, your forte.
Ok, hipocracy is, after all, your forte.
Jul 23rd 2003, 6:20 pm
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Originally posted by pommie bastard
Where does Mr Bush stick his hand up little Johnny to operate his mouth , no I would rather not know its a sad sight.
Where does Mr Bush stick his hand up little Johnny to operate his mouth , no I would rather not know its a sad sight.
