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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Short-term ‘surge’ Agri Counsellors now in Washington DC, Seoul and Riyadh
Short-term Agriculture Counsellors have hit the ground running in the United States, South Korea and Saudi Arabia, seeking out new export opportunities. There are three ‘surge’ counsellors as part of the Australian Government’s $72.7 million Agri Business Expansion Initiative. Counsellors are important to promoting Australia’s agricultural interests overseas and expanding export market opportunities for our […]
UNIQ virtual service inspires and prepares girls for career pathways
Companies from around Australia are throwing their support behind an innovative platform launched in Queensland to foster impactful conversations that will change the game for female representation in male-dominated industries. UNIQ You is a groundbreaking service and online platform that connects high school girls (and their guidance and career officers) with industry advisors drawn from […]
John Deere UAW strike continues with dealers in some markets counting their losses
The workers that Deere & Co vice president of labour relations Brad Morris described as, “The highest paid employees in the agriculture and construction industries,” have continued their 60-plus day strike. A survey of dealers in several markets have concluded some form of lost business through dwindling parts and also impacts such as delays on […]
Business grants worth $111.9 million up for grabs in Northern Australia
Applications for the first round of $111.9 million worth of grants opened today for eligible businesses in Australia’s north looking to expand, diversify or grow a new industry. The applications close on 10 December 2021. Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia, David Littleproud, said this first round of Northern Australia Development Program grants is about backing […]
Have your say on agriculture export amendments before 30 November 2021
Public consultation is now open on proposed amendments to the Export Control Rules 2021. Deputy Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, David Hazlehurst said the consultation was part of a six-month review into the new legal framework for agricultural exports. “Earlier this year we introduced a new legal system for agricultural […]