Fair Farms program pays out $3.2 million to support horticulture employers
The Australian Government has granted $3.2 million to Growcom to bolster uptake of the Fair Farms program and help more horticulture producers get on board with the program. The Fair Farms program has been put into place to help horticulture businesses ensure their workers are fully covered for work health and safety regulations. Fair Farms […]
Climate Council calls for a net zero commitment with rapid emission cuts
The Climate Council says a national net zero target is long overdue, and must be accompanied by accelerated action to deeply cut emissions this decade so Australians can reap the economic benefits of a global transformation. The net zero by 2050 announcement, and an indication that Australia may exceed its weak 2030 emissions target by […]
Softwood plantation stock is defined as steady with long term log availability increasing
Commercial timber plantation stock stands at 1.8 million hectares in 2019-20 according to statistics released in a report that shows the softwood estate remained relatively stable at about one million hectares. However, the hardwood estate declined by about 200,000 hectares compared to the previous report estimate released in 2014-15. Annual softwood log availability is forecast […]
WiSA offers automated flood irrigation at its best
WiSA customers have the added advantage of dealing with one of the longest running farm automation companies in irrigation WiSA has developed specific solutions for flood irrigators with proven success. The solutions available now allows growers to manage an entire irrigation system from a PC. Using real-time weather, soil and environmental data from the farm, […]
Winter crop harvest for season 2021/22 on alert for a record result
While everyone is a winner with one of the biggest crops on record gearing up for harvest we take look at the crops expected to give the highest returns With growers set for a bumper winter harvest, the total production forecast for a near-record crop. The specialist agribusiness, Rabobank estimates the nation will harvest a […]
Three major projects will grow agriculture and food sectors a further $20 billion by 2030
A $150 million investment from CSIRO, government and industry termed the Three Missions will be used to tackle drought, the food export market and to grow the protein market CSIRO Chief Executive Dr Larry Marshall said the three missions together aim to capture a $20 billion opportunity for Australian agriculture to extend its position as […]
Flinders University study takes aim at Queensland coal mine over concern for wetlands
Research led by Flinders University is renewing calls to protect the source of water and aquifers supporting the ecologically significant Doongmabulla Springs Complex According to Flinders University the Doongmabulla Springs Complex situated in central Queensland should be protected from a proposed Carmichael coal mine in the Galilee Basin. As work on the Bravus (previously Adani) mine progresses, […]
Dairy farmers have reached a plateau where growth seems the most likely path
With recent record-breaking profitability in the Dairy sector it offers a solid footing to reboot much-needed growth in milk production Following a rollercoaster ride over the past decade, the dairy sector has experienced a remarkable turnaround, underpinned by favourable seasonal conditions, high farmgate pricing and a shift in the balance of power within the supply […]
Drought Resilience Leaders open mentor and mentee positions in round 2
You will have to get your skates on if you want to join in but urgent action and being able to respond quickly is what it’s all about as round 2 applications open for business If you are currently involved in farming and looking for some trusted advice around your career, farming and personal goals, […]
Taro DNA fingerprinted to grow in a changing climate
Taro has been under the microscope for more than 2o years to determine how this food can be introduced to more local growers through current breeding technology The tropical root vegetable taro, known as the ‘food of the gods’ in the Pacific, is under threat from rising sea levels but wild plants being cultivated by […]