Briefs
Agribusiness
Indigenous Rangers celebrated on World Ranger Day as a way of thanks
On World Ranger Day we are celebrating the significant contribution our Indigenous Rangers make in protecting Australia from exotic pests and diseases. Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia, David Littleproud
Future Drought Fund opens grants for $34.2 million to deliver more resilience
Expressions of interest are invited for projects to manage and prepare for the impacts of drought through the Australian Government’s $5 billion Future Drought Fund (FDF). The Drought Resilience Innovation
Let the government know just how good or not your connection is
The Regional Telecommunications Review (the Review) is an opportunity for people living and working in regional, rural and remote areas of Australia to share their views and experiences using telecommunications
Grains Australia in a leading role to help identify additional grain markets
Grains Australia Limited welcomes today’s announcement that a number of important industry projects will be funded under the Australian Government’s Agricultural Trade and Market Access Cooperation (ATMAC) Program. Grains Australia
Grains Australia Limited awarded almost $1 million to explore new export channels
Grains Australia (GAL) has been awarded funding of $969,480 to develop new export markets for grains, oilseeds and pulses. The grant has been given to assist develop new overseas markets
Cropping
Common wheat disease Strobilurin resistance in Septoria tritici blotch confirmed in SA
Wheat growers are being urged to monitor the effectiveness of fungicides this season after the common wheat disease, Septoria tritici blotch (STB), was discovered to
AEGIC opens up Indonesia-Australia trade catalyst for increased exports
AEGIC welcomes the establishment of Katalis, a new economic co-operation hub between Indonesia and Australia which will help drive grain trade between the two countries. Katalis
Growers urged to check crops for mouse damage and consider baiting
Western Australian grain growers are being urged to ‘walk through paddocks’ to check for mouse activity and crop damage to determine whether they need to
Local wine export pivots from China into markets that like a drop
A research report confirms that China’s anti-dumping duties have seriously disrupted the Australia’s wine trade, ranging from 116 to 218% and will cause China’s imports
Best soil practices boosted by Soil CRC grant 0f $431,000 and four soil surveys
Southern Cross University’s Dr Hanabeth Luke has gathered a truckload of insights about good soil management after four soil surveys, thousands of responses and countless
Dairy
Making farms a safer place across the life stages of a farmer
The recently concluded National Farm Safety Week took on the subject of safety issues from childhood to ageing farmers to show how farm safety was
Dairy Australia awarded a $310,000 grant to increase trade in South East Asian
Dairy Australia have been awarded a $310,000 grant from the Australian Government to reduce technical barriers to trade across six markets in South East Asia.
Dairy Industry Code hands out penalties when a dairy processor failed to comply
A dairy processor has been fined for allegedly failing to comply with the Dairy Industry Code of Conduct in 2020-21. Minister for Agriculture David Littleproud
QDO and Dairy Connect discuss a merger to strengthen Dairy industry
The Queensland Dairyfarmers’ Organisation (QDO) has been discussing ways to unite with other dairy groups with a view to advocating for better outcomes for dairy
Review of the Dairy Code of Conduct open for public submissions
The Australian Government has started its review process into the Dairy Industry Code of Conduct and will be seeking input from the dairy reference group,
Field days & Events
Fenner Conference on Environment aims to make agriculture sustainable
Discussions over ‘circular bioeconomies’ are challenging our commodity-based food production and trading systems that ignore the critical role of food in our health, says Dr
Registration is open for the first Future Drought Fund Science to Practice Forum
Sign up to be part of the first Future Drought Fund (FDF) Science to Practice Forum, to be held from 29 June 29 to July
Budget offers support to agricultural showmen and women
The Australian Government has committed $4.3 million in the 2021-22 Budget to ensure that agricultural showmen and women can continue to provide their services at agricultural shows across Australia.
International Dairy Federation Nutrition Symposium for 2021 is now open
This will be a virtual two day event and it is free to attend, running on the 11 and 12 May 2021, from 12:00 to
Hort Innovation supports horticulture industry through Hort Connections sponsorship
Hort Connections 2021 will be held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre from 7 to 9 June 2021. Hort Innovation, the Australian horticulture industry’s
Irrigation
Livestock
Meat and Livestock Australia awarded $1.52 million to assist with new export channels
Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) will use a $1.52 million Australian Government grant to explore market diversification opportunities within untapped segments of three export markets.
African Swine Fever requires a biosecurity protection shield of $66.6 million
The Australian Government has spent $66.6 million in an African Swine Fever (ASF) response package to strengthened biosecurity measures and ensured our system remains a
AniV8 appoints Dr Ellie Virtue as Chief Executive Officer
AniV8, a leading developer of clinical sensor technology to diagnose and monitor diseases affecting farm animals, has announced Australian educated Dr Ellie Virtue as Chief
A $150,000 grant has been awarded to improve traceability for livestock exports
The Australian Livestock Export Corporation (LiveCorp) has received a $150,000 Australian Government grant to enhance health and welfare reporting for livestock exports. The grant is
Relief in sight for global horse industry battling gastric disease
Millions of horse owners the world over are set to benefit from a more effective method to treat equine gastric disease, a common condition affecting
Machinery
Construction of new electric car plant in China keeps them ahead of the game
Volkswagen Group China has begun construction of an all-new MEB plant at Volkswagen Anhui and will be the third of the Group’s pure-electric vehicle manufacturing
Webfleet Solutions next-generation PRO Driver Terminal offers fleet management with Google Services
The new PRO 8475 Driver Terminal is equipped with advanced hardware technologies that enable fleet operators to improve workflow efficiency, enhance customer service and boost
ATV four wheel Quad bike makers and owners face a future of added responsibility
While it is not yet written into the new Quad bike code being adopted on 11 October 2021, in the future it will be the
MTA Queensland supports future skills with training courses
The Motor Trades Association of Queensland has announced the launch of a suite of training courses aimed at delivering skills in the area of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems
Vocational overhaul encouraged for machinery repair workforce
The Productivity Commission’s final report into Australia’s vocational education and training (VET) sector has called for serious overhaul around its confusing and underperforming aspects. The
MAXAM debuts solid telehandler tyre
MAXAM has introduced the MS709 solid telehandler tyre to its range of construction tyres. The tyre is made from 100 per cent rubber and its
Opinion
Fish size study shows benefits of marine sanctuaries according to AMCS
The Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS) says a study released today by researchers at the University of Western Australia (UWA) shows that larger fishes can
Earth Overshoot Day five months earlier than we can scale the resources of the planet
Maybe, Earth Overshoot Day is a term you are not familiar with. It marks the date when humanity’s demand for ecological resources and services in
NSW farmers find an issue with landholder uncertainty over gas exploration
NSW Farmers says the organisation is extremely disappointed with the NSW Government’s decision to identify the Liverpool Plains as appropriate for gas exploration. Today the
Environmentalists say the temperature just kept rising from increase in greenhouse gases
According to the latest available data, if we are to reduce net carbon emissions to zero by 2050, we haven’t made a good start –
Conservation concern as alien aphid detected on Kangaroo Island
An invasive species of aphid could put some threatened plant species on Kangaroo Island at risk as researchers from the University of South Australia confirm
Groups say huge steps taken forward to protect globally significant marine hotspot
An alliance of leading environment groups has welcomed the Morrison Government’s commitment to create two new marine parks off Christmas Island and the Cocos (Keeling)
