A $455,100 grant has been awarded to improve traceability for Kakadu plum
The Northern Australia Aboriginal Kakadu Plum Alliance consortium consisting of eight Aboriginal Corporations has received an Australian Government grant of $455,100 to design an Indigenous certification and accreditation system. The Mamabulanjin Aboriginal Corporation is the consortium’s lead member and will manage the grant to develop a database of Kakadu plum using blockchain and iso-elemental technology. […]
Northern Territory will receive a $500,000 grant to help manage Siam weed
The Australian Government is providing $500,000 to the Northern Territory (NT) for a collaborative project to better manage Siam weed in northern Australia, through a Federation Funding Agreement with states and territories as part of the $30.3 million Established Pest Animals and Weeds Management Pipeline Program. Siam weed is one of the world’s worst weeds, […]
Climate change costing farmers $29,000 per farm each year report reveals
A recent report has examined the effects of current and possible future changes in climate on the profitability of local farms and it reveals it is costing farmers’ more money to throw of its effects. The report led by Dr Jared Greenville provided a detailed picture of the adaptation challenge facing the agricultural sector. “Seasonal […]
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 said the expert knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Rangers about Country plays a critical role in Australia’s national biosecurity system. “Northern Australia poses […]
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 Grants is expected to drive development, extension, adoption and commercialisation of drought resilience practices and technologies. If we want our Australian farmers – and the […]
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 services in their area. Every three years the Regional Telecommunications Independent Review Committee (RTIRC) is appointed to conduct the Review. The 2021 RTIRC has now […]
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 led the process on behalf of the grains industry to identify and champion projects that deliver greater diversity of export market options, which will ultimately […]
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 and accelerate trade diversification where our homegrown grain is highly regarded, such as in Indonesia, Taiwan, Japan, the Philippines, Vietnam and the subcontinent. Local growers […]
Local Grape and Wine marketer awarded almost $1 million in grant funding
Australian Grape & Wine (AGW) has received a $998,000 grant from the Australian Government to explore potentially lucrative international marketing options for locally produced premium drops. The plan is for this grant to deliver two marketing and promotion pilots for Australian wine by getting consumers on board in countries where there is great potential for […]
Seafood exports to scale up with a $888,0000 grant to explore new export channels
An $888,000 grant from the Australian Government has been awarded to Seafood Industry Australia (SIA) to develop and expand markets for Australian seafood exports. The plan for the grant is to focus on expanding into new markets, and markets with high growth potential. SIA will engage two Trade Export Managers to build capacity for seafood […]