AUSVEG wants to see carrots broccoli and potatoes on the menu this holiday season
Industry body AUSVEG is urging Aussie consumers to support their local vegetable growers this festive season and buy plenty of high-quality fresh vegetables over the holiday period, including for their Christmas meals and their holiday BBQs. A wide variety of fresh, delicious vegetables will be available at all major retailers, independent grocers and markets this […]
AWU says government must reverse decision to divert jobs to short-term visa holders
The Australian Workers’ Union is calling on Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews to reverse a farcical decision that will allow bosses in the dairy, fishing, and meat industries to hire short-term migrants without even having to prove they tried to hire locals first. Ms Andrews department has quietly made a decision to extend industry labour […]
Future Drought Fund selects the next generation of drought resilient leaders
The Australian Government continues to invest in the next generation of drought resilient leaders through the Future Drought Fund (FDF) by selecting 99 mentees and 66 mentors for round two of the mentoring programs. The mentoring program joins farmers with experienced industry professionals for a chance to learn about drought preparedness from those who have […]