Biosecurity Innovation Program expressions of interest process now open
Bright ideas are wanted as the Biosecurity Innovation Program is open for expressions of interest. Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia, David Littleproud said the program was about finding new ways to create a stronger national biosecurity system. “Australia exports food, fibre and forestry products to markets all over the world, but our ability to […]
Australia-Pacific cooperation expected to grow agricultural trade in our region
The Australian Government is partnering our Pacific family, and with a leading international development organisation – DT Global – to grow agricultural trade with Pacific Island countries and enhance biosecurity. It is expected the program would assist Pacific Island producers to improve product quality and find new markets for their goods. The Federal government and […]
Prawn industry funding to building better biosecurity for production
A research and development project at James Cook University, Townsville will receive $378,564 in funding from Cooperative Research Centre for Developing Northern Australia (CRCNA). The project is a collaboration with the Australian Prawn Farmers Association to identify the most common biosecurity risks to the prawn industry. Pathogens and viruses are a couple of the biggest challenges […]
Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hubs given an additional $20 million
The Federal Government is propping up the eight Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hubs with an additional $20 million to expand their focus across agriculture. The further $20 million is to develop regionally focused and responsive innovation and is the next phase in the evolution of the Drought Hubs from being just drought focused to being […]
Ag Worker Visa responds to workforce shortages in agriculture and primary industry sectors
The Federal Government has amended the Migration Regulations to create the Australian Agriculture Worker Visa (Ag Visa) to provide for a vital agriculture visa to help secure the future of rural and regional Australia. The Ag Visa release was spurred on by the recent UK free trade negotiations to not only secure better market access […]
Australia and Vietnam accelerate agricultural technologies to unlock sustainable growth
At a farm in Da Lat, Vietnam, a woman gently picks plump red strawberries from rows of carefully staked, vertical farming pods, designed by Australian agribusiness, Orlar. Using cutting edge innovation and technology, the vertical farms emit zero greenhouse gases, are 100% water efficient and use significantly less energy than traditional hydroponics. They use an […]
Investing in Northern Australia attracts grant up to $10 million
The Federal Government is backing small to medium sized businesses up to the tune of $100 million across the North and encouraging them to capitalise on the unique opportunity to do business in Northern Australia. The Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia, David Littleproud, said the Government was investing over $100 million in the pioneers […]
Primary producer concession information added to Registration Checker app
Users of the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator’s (NHVR) Registration Checker app can now check for primary producer concessions across all eastern states and South Australia. NHVR CEO Sal Petroccitto said the free service would allow loaders, packers and other supply chain parties to ensure vehicles were operating under the correct registration. “We’ve responded to feedback […]
Charles Darwin University growing prawns to re-establish $80 million industry
Prawn farming operations in the Northern Territory are set to recommence to support Territory producers following the development of a new selective breeding program devised by the Charles Darwin University (CDU). CDU aquaculture students are growing tiny Banana Prawns for use in NT Aquaculture, as part of a partnership with prospective prawn farmers Barramundi Adventures […]
Charles Darwin University (CDU) adds an Education and Community Precinct
A $151.5 million federal loan to fund the construction of Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) Education and Community Precinct has been finalised, paving the way for major construction to start. Delivered under the Australian Government’s Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF), the funding will help make the $250 million precinct a reality sooner for Darwin. The loan funding is in […]