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It's not a bacon tax!
09 May 12 | A BUDGET increase in the pig slaughter levy attracted somewhat light-hearted media attention as a "bacon tax", but the pork industry has ensured consumers that is not the case.  | CommentsComments (1) | Win some, lose some for ag: NFFNation could be facing $3 ...
Sow stall progress not good enough: activists
16 Apr 12 | A THIRD of pregnant sows are no longer confined to steel pens, almost 18 months after pork producers agreed to ban the controversial practice, but animal welfare activists say some farmers are dragging the chain on the use of sow stalls.  | CommentsComments (4) | Carr not so Voiceless in agri ...

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