Bushfire Royal Commission implementations 6 months down the track
The Australian Government says it is methodically implementing the recommendations handed down on 30 October 2020 by the Royal Commission Into National Natural Disasters (Royal Commission). Recommendations already implemented include the establishment of the National Emergency Declaration Act 2020, faster and more efficient Australian Defence Force deployment, and the development of a charity coordination mechanism. […]
A grant worth $200,101 looks at smart tags to improve meat traceability
Central Queensland University has been awarded a $200,101 traceability grant to improve meat traceability through the existing National Livestock Identification System (NLIS). The research will look at ways to improve meat traceability, animal welfare and meat quality. On-animal sensors or smart-tags is an emerging technology and may be ideal to adapt into the red meat […]
Alamo Group posts record first quarter net income
Alamo Group has reported record net income for a first quarter of US$17.5 million, up 12.5%.
Primary Producers hit by floods offered up to $75,000 in assistance grants
Primary producers across Queensland hit by recent floods and cyclones can now access Extraordinary Disaster Assistance Grants of up to $75,000 to support their recovery journey. Assistance is being provided through Category D of the jointly funded Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA). These latest grants are in addition to the freight subsidies and concessional […]