AgUP grants up to $7.3 million will support initiatives to develop and retain Ag workers
A round of grant funding has opened for industry to develop projects and initiatives to support the growth, retention, and sustainability of the agricultural workforce. The $7.3 million AgUP grants program would encourage the agriculture, fisheries, and forestry sector to lead efforts to meet their workforce needs. It’s always a shame when agriculture, fisheries or […]
ANZSCO review makes Agricultural occupations more relevant and responsive to needs
An update to the agricultural occupation classifications will benefit agricultural workforce, businesses, and industry by improving key data underpinning government programs and services. The Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)update, developed in partnership with the Australian Bureau of Statistics, is expected to bring a more targeted approach to meet agricultural workforce demands. […]
John Deere closes a sweetheart deal that keeps UAW members as industry highest paid
The International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW) has accepted Deere & Company’s latest tentative offer by a vote 61% for and 39% against. As part of the agreement, UAW workers will get an immediate US8,500 signing bonus and a 20% wage increase over the life of the contract with […]
Another $5 million added to water security research in the far North
There will be $5 million available between three leading Northern Australian universities for research into water security in Northern Australia. The money from the Federal Government, through the Cooperative Research Centre for Developing Northern Australia (CRCNA), will be directed to the Charles Darwin University (CDU), CQUniversity Australia (CQU) and James Cook University (JCU). The research […]
Townsend Industries a Mackay sugar cane processor quick to grab $693,429 funding
Mackay-based Townsend Industries will receive $693,429 in funding for a pilot facility that will test how processed sugar cane can produce high-value products. The Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia, David Littleproud said Townsend Industries has demonstrated a commitment to innovation which has the potential to create new industries and jobs for north Queensland. “This […]
UK has a lot to gain from tackling climate and lowing levels by 2030
A new report has highlighted the extensive benefits to the UK economy if immediate action is taken by local authorities to address the climate crisis. The research was led by the Centre for Sustainability, Equality and Climate Action at Queen’s University Belfast and the Place-Based Climate Action Network for UK100. A key finding from the […]
Grant of $1.1 million adds to national traceability arrangements for all horses
The Federal government is providing a $1.1 million towards establishing national traceability arrangements for all horses, and it is expected the funding will contribute to progress towards recommendations from the National Horse Traceability Working Group. Horses and maintaining their health status are part of the rural social fabric on which Australian agriculture’s continued productivity relies. […]
More than $11 million for Future Drought Fund’s Drought Resilience Leaders program
The program has been developed to give farmers and others in regional communities the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills through leadership development and mentoring to help build local drought resilience with 143 mentees and 117 mentors already selected for round one of the program. The Federal Government is partnering with the Australian Rural Leadership […]
A working capital report for Australian listed companies reveals Agriculture is best
The ninth annual report that measures the working capital performance of 11 companies in the agriculture sector (within a total of 137 ASX listed firms), has revealed how they performed during a turbulent year and what the outlook is in 2022. Jason Ireland and Sean Wiles, Partners at McGrathNicol Advisory investigated the common characteristics shared […]
National traceability for all horses
Australian Government is providing $1.1 million towards the establishment of national traceability arrangements for all horses Will contribute to continued progress through the National Horse Traceability Working Group The Australian Government is providing a $1.1 million towards establishing national traceability arrangements for all horses. Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia, David Littleproud said the funding […]