Landline

Episode 25 (2014x25)

Air date: Jul 28, 2014

Makin' Bacon: The pork industry has developed 'bacon week,' to get across a serious message to Australian consumers about the prevalence of imported meat and confusing labelling. Fishy Business: The New South Wales fishing industry is heading into uncharted waters and while some say so-called reform packages could end family fishing ventures, others argue it’s a much needed change. Gut Feeling: Scientists in Queensland are looking into how probiotics might benefit animals and the early results are looking promising for cattle, sheep and poultry producers. Crashing Bores: A Federal Government program to cap bores has been scrapped, and farmers say millions of litres of water are now being wasted every day.