Yarra Valley event makes a welcome 2021 return
After its cancellation last year, Wandin Silvan Field Days will be back better than ever on October 15th and 16th this year.
Queensland Farmers Federation to run support workshops
Queensland farmers and agricultural service providers are encouraged to attend free industry support network workshops in Ayr, Bowen, Townsville and Ingham this month.
A Farmer group believes EU carbon tax decision puts our ag exports on notice
Farmers for Climate Action are warning agricultural exports are likely to be hit without decisive action on climate change, amid news that the EU is endorsing a carbon tax on its imports. The European Union last week voted in favour of a carbon border adjustment mechanism, which would place a carbon price on imports from […]
African swine fever variant ‘perfect storm’ of risk
The Australian Government is urging heightened biosecurity vigilance following reports of new variants of African swine fever (ASF) emerging in our region. Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management David Littleproud said the next few weeks in particular were critical to keeping the deadly disease out. “The reported emergence of new variants of the ASF […]
Projects worth $30 million expected to wipe out animal pests and offer weed control
Nineteen projects will be funded following a competitive grant process to research and advance breakthrough solutions to control of some of Australia’s worst established pest animals and weeds, including fall armyworm and prickly acacia. The high calibre and diversity of projects coming from this popular grant fund will deliver a range of control solutions leading […]