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The Farm Bureau, he said, “will continue working with its agricultural coalition to advocate for science-based food classification standards and ensure that legislation supports farmers in adapting to changes.”

The 355-247 majority vote is seen as a victory for livestock farmers who say the labels threaten their industry and livelihoods.

The government has defended ending the subsidy which it says will save $1.1bn a year that can be distributed to small-scale farmers and people in the transport sector.

Its nickname recalls a time when farmers would use the moon's brightness to collect crops in the evening.

Now one group is poised to get relief: farmers.