Farm produce together with fisheries and forestry reaches a record $86.8 billion
For the first time, the gross value of agricultural production, including fisheries and forestry, is forecast to be a record-breaking $86.8 billion. And the value of our exports is expected to be a record $64 billion for 2021-22. Finally, the season has have been with us, and primary producers and growers have responded. It is expected […]
TGB ATV models appear to many as the saviour of quad bikes
Argo ATV (Aust) are the authorised local distributor for TGB and are proud to offer a safe ATV that is fully compliant with new regulations Local farmers have embraced TGB quads as replacements for previous trusted brand names such as Can Am, Honda, Polaris, Suzuki, and Yamaha. Those five manufacturers held the lion’s share of […]
Nominations for the 2022 Bob Hawke Landcare Award are now open
Nominations for the 2022 Bob Hawke Landcare Award – now in its tenth year – are now open. The prestigious national award is a celebration of individuals who champion Landcare and inspire others through their involvement in their local landcare group and community. The award is open for anyone actively involved in Landcare, natural resource […]
Coach apprenticeship program propels next generation of sporting stars
Up to 30 developing coaches with the potential and aspiration to be career high performance coaches will be funded for two-year paid working apprenticeships as part of a new national program being launched today by the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS). Applications are open now through to 1 April 2022 for the inaugural National Generation […]
First successful Carbon + Biodiversity projects starting to kick off
Farmers across the nation will see a boost to their financial and environmental bottom lines as the first tranche of successful Carbon + Biodiversity Pilot projects are starting to kick off. Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia David Littleproud said total funding of over $4 million was offered to farmers for biodiversity improvements in combination […]
Cut emissions to protect farming, food supplies and create jobs, says farmer group
A farmer group is calling on the Federal Government to step up its game on emissions reductions and protect Australian farming families following the release of a new global report. The farmer group says the latest IPCC report shows Australian agriculture is already copping it and that without deep cuts this decade worse is to […]