Xylella wine grape threat discussed at annual forum on top plant disease risks
The Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment has hosted the first online forum with industry and federal and state governments to review the progress of the National Xylella Action Plan 2019-2029. Head of Biosecurity at the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, Andrew Tongue, said it was vital that we maintained momentum in […]
Risky meat items caught at the border come with a warning
It took sharp eyes and 3D x-rays at our mail centres to intercept 380 kilograms of meat items, including 41kg of pork, in mail parcels this year. The risky meat items included pork, poultry, and sausages, with some intercepted parcels weighing up to 10kg each. While this is proof that Australia’s biosecurity system was effective, […]
Farmers groups plead their case for job satisfaction for working on the land
NSW Farmers urges Australians looking for work to give farm work a go, particularly now the Australian Government has made relocation incentives more flexible. Under the new banner of AgMove, Australians could be eligible for up to $2,000 in relocation assistance when they complete just 40 hours of agricultural work over a two-week period, reduced […]
Netting protection funding of $1.5 million for Queensland apple and pear growers
Queensland apple and pear growers will be able to access $1.5 million in grants to purchase protective netting. There has been a significant barrier for many horticulturalists to accessing protective netting, even though it can significantly reduce the impact of weather events and pests. This 1.5 million funding for grants will allow apple and pear […]
A grant worth $297,000 has been handed out to trace kangaroo meat supply chain
Western Game Processing is the recipient of the $297,000 grant and it is expected to create an app to trace kangaroo and wild game meat from catching to processing. Traceability is seen as a very important aspect to underpin the reliability and sustainability of game meat as the product becomes more popular and for export. […]