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 […]
ARC project plans to reverse decline of Sydney rock oyster with a $541,352 grant
A UNSW scientist has received a $541,352 Discovery Indigenous grant from the Australian Research Council [ARC] to help the Sydney rock oyster acclimatise to climate change in the hope of preventing future declines in the species’ production. The multi-university research project, led by Indigenous Scientia Senior Lecturer and ARC DAATSIA Fellow, Dr Laura Parker from […]
Farmers adopt sustainable land practices as part of their daily routine according to survey
The majority of farmers surveyed in a recent on-farm study are using sustainable land management practices to improve the natural resource base and drought resilience. The findings from the Natural Resource Management and Drought Resilience survey of farm practices demonstrates the agriculture sector’s commitment to sustainable land management. The findings show just how much sustainable […]
Future Drought Fund creating drought resilient leaders in Queensland
The Australia Government is investing in building drought resilient leaders through the $5 billion Future Drought Fund (FDF). Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia, David Littleproud said 23 participants have been selected for the Drought Resilience Leaders program in Central West Queensland. “Farmers and members of the community here in Central West Queensland will have the […]
Future Drought Fund’s first year sets a strong foundation for drought resilience
The Australian Government has released the inaugural Future Drought Fund Annual Report, covering 2020–2021. The FDF has long been presented as a flagship of the Australian Government’s Drought Response, Resilience and Preparedness Plan. On the 1st of July 2020, eight Future Drought Fund programs designed to build resilience to future droughts were launched. The first […]
Business Competitiveness Program $500K grant for Victorian Manufacturers
The Victorian government has recently launched the Business Competitiveness Program (BCP) to stimulate a COVID-19 recovery. BCP is designed to assist small and medium manufacturers to expand their operations, implement new technologies and help create new jobs. The program is aimed at expanding manufacturers with at least $1.5m turnover and 20+ staff. On offers are […]
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 […]
Ag Visa extended to Indonesia to entice more foreign workers
Landmark talks are underway for Indonesia to become a participating country in the Australian Agricultural Worker Visa. This is a major step forward to relieve the workforce pressures that Australian farmers and our agricultural industries are currently facing. This is history in the making and growers can be very proud that Indonesia would like to […]
Strike hits an already tight farm machinery supply line as Deere & Co workers throw down tools
It’s the UAW workers that are up in arms about pay conditions, and have walked off the job and threaten Deere & Co with a protracted shut-down unless their demands are met. The UAW strike has a compound affect across more than 10,000 workers at 14 of Deere & Co factories across the United States. […]
Strike hit an already tight farm machinery supply line as Deere workers throw down tools
It’s the UAW workers that are up in arms about pay conditions, have walked off the job and have threaten Deere & Co with a protracted shut-down unless their demands are met. The UAW strike has a compound affect across more than 10,000 workers at 14 of Deere & Co factories across the United States. […]