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Contours - March 2007
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Portfolio snapshots
Recent portfolio announcements
Help hits the road
Agencies have devised a novel way to get assistance to drought-affected people
City meets bush
As the migration to cities continues, there are more reasons than ever to educate urbanites
New kids on the block
Drought and demand are among factors fuelling goat farming's growth
Farming for the future
Farmers are sacrificing short-term profit for their land's long-term capacity
Salvaging from Larry
Teams are rushing to salvage hardwood trees felled by Cyclone Larry
Tuna today and tomorrow
Nations are taking radical steps to save the prized southern bluefin tuna
Light in a dark year
One of farming's worst years might also be remembered for some great achievements
Watchers on guard
Quarantine relies on a network of eyes and ears to help safeguard Australia
To tree or not to tree
Survey data is helping to assess the merits of tree-growing versus other land uses
Flu fighters
The experts offer some precautions against bird flu and other avian diseases
Weeds under siege
Researchers are looking at ways to halt two of our worst weeds
Grants programs
Australians in rural and regional areas, and the food industry, may be eligible to apply for a grant
Online e-government initiatives
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