I wonder why Aussie business's can't get ahead. FED Govt. use BMW.

[Bird]

I just started buying produce from aussie farmers direct.. The best fruit I have had in years.

on our way home from Blackstump's place, we came across many 'stalls' on the ssidfe of the road, and in servos. same as you found, really good produce
With Coles/Woolies telling farmers to phuq off, Im surprised that the Farmers Federation hasnt stepped and supported having these markets regularly.
I mean something has to be better $$ wise than dozing it into the ground isnt it?

[Swannie]

on our way home from Blackstump's place, we came across many 'stalls' on the ssidfe of the road, and in servos. same as you found, really good produce
With Coles/Woolies telling farmers to phuq off, Im surprised that the Farmers Federation hasnt stepped and supported having these markets regularly.
I mean something has to be better $$ wise than dozing it into the ground isnt it?

Yep, I don't have the time for the markets but this seemed a happy medium. I was skeptical at first around cost, but after a few weeks our shopping bills appear similar, not only the fruit, but milk and bread is fresh too.  The biggest benefit is the kids are eating it flat out which before they wouldn't touch it as much. The convenience is great open the front door at 6am on a thursday and its theer fresh
Swannie

[Bird]

Yep, I don't have the time for the markets but this seemed a happy medium. I was skeptical at first around cost, but after a few weeks our shopping bills appear similar, not only the fruit, but milk and bread is fresh too.  The biggest benefit is the kids are eating it flat out which before they wouldn't touch it as much. The convenience is great open the front door at 6am on a thursday and its theer fresh
Swannie

I have no issue paying good money for good stuff, I just hate paying good much for Shit thats been frozen in a warehouse for 18 months

[Marcus73]

That Aussie Farmers Direct sounds great. Can't wait until Tassie gets it too...... In about 10years no doubt


Sent from the machine that goes..... Bing!

[johnyd]

on our way home from Blackstump's place, we came across many 'stalls' on the ssidfe of the road, and in servos. same as you found, really good produce
With Coles/Woolies telling farmers to phuq off, Im surprised that the Farmers Federation hasnt stepped and supported having these markets regularly.
I mean something has to be better $$ wise than dozing it into the ground isnt it?

My nearest rural city (Dubbo) has markets every weekend.  The stuff is often priced similarly to store bought, but I'm much happier paying a farmer that money direct than them getting bugger all and Coles/Woolworths pocketing the difference. 

[Bird]

My nearest rural city (Dubbo) has markets every weekend.  The stuff is often priced similarly to store bought, but I'm much happier paying a farmer that money direct than them getting bugger all and Coles/Woolworths pocketing the difference.

Agree totally.. Although that would be the only bonus of living around Dubbo

[rescue1]

On the subject of armoured vehicles the company the did my suspension modifications [Australian Ultimate Suspension] has a division that builds and export components for specialist armoured vehicleshttps://www.facebook.com/ArmouredVehicleDivision

[Bird]

Just reading this...
Look at the monthly wage... Thats why we will NEVER be competitive again.

Lenovo CEO to share $3 million of bonus with workers

The average annual wage of urban workers at private companies last year was 28,752 yuan ($A5223), the National Bureau of Statistics said in May.
That's equal to about $A436 a month.


Yet the CEO earned
Yang was paid $US14.6 million ($A16.3 million) last year, including a bonus of $US4.2 million ($A4.7 million) and long-term incentive awards of $US8.9 million

http://www.theage.com.au/it-pro/business-it/lenovo-ceo-to-share-3-million-of-bonus-with-workers-20130902-hv1nk.html

[Black-Pig]

Looks like Hockey wont drink local either.
That's a Corona in his hand in this news clip...
http://au.gwn7.yahoo.com/w1/news/a/-/local/18758018/damage-control-for-the-coalition-video/