Aquaculture now the largest income sector from the seafood industry
Australia’s aquaculture sector continues a trajectory of steady growth, but the entire industry has experienced disruption due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Australia’s aquaculture sector has been steadily increasing in both value and share of gross value of fisheries production (GVP). The GVP of the Australian aquaculture sector grew 10% per cent in 2019-20. While total […]
Australian Agriculture visa is becoming bigger than a US green card
The Nationals have claimed a vital rural work force to help secure the future of rural and regional Australia, by establishment of the Australian Agriculture visa to build on the highly successful existing Pacific schemes. The Agricultural Worker Visa will provide a long-term, reliable workforce for our critical industries while solving one of regional Australia’s […]
Greater market access for local citrus produce to sell into the US
Australia has negotiated expanded access for our citrus exports to the United States, and once finalised the agreement will see citrus fruit produced in inland Queensland, Western Australia, and Bourke and Narromine in New South Wales exported to the US. The United States (US). Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has […]
Plant a tree for Bees attracts $100,000 in grants to protect Bee Friendly Farms
Bee Friendly Farming is a program that supports farmers, orchardists, and other commercial land-use operations to promote pollinator health on their lands. With generous support from BFF partners, One Tree Planted and Flow Hive, up to $100,000 is being offered as tree grants to support tree plantings on BFF CERTIFIED farms. To launch the initiative, […]
New book ‘Crops People Money & You’ – a guide to excellent farming & better returns
Agriculture is driven by unpredictable weather and markets, but despite ongoing uncertainty, there is a way to farm that generates profit, builds a legacy and involves less stress. But this success ultimately comes down to you. In a new book, Crops People Money & You: The Art of Excellent Farming (BookPOD $37.50), agricultural scientist and Think Agri […]
More funding for drought-affected regions adds up to $1 million
The Australian Government is continuing to support regions impacted by drought from across the nation today, announcing over $1 million in federal funding for 32 projects under the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal’s award-winning Tackling Tough Times Together program. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Barnaby Joyce said the latest […]
Helping young Australians make agriculture future-ready offers grants up to $22,000
Investing in a future-ready agriculture, fisheries and forestry sector is the goal of the 2022 Science and Innovation Awards grant program, with applications now open and $264,000 up for grabs. An invitation is open for young researchers, scientists and innovators in agriculture, fisheries and forestry to submit a project application that addresses current industry challenges. […]
Decathlon welcomes resolution of labelling issue as it pays ACCC fine of $1.5 million
International sporting brand Decathlon has welcomed the resolution of its labelling issue with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). The Federal Court of Australia this week handed down a fine of $1.5 million. Decathlon implemented additional Australian market focused labelling compliance and quality assurance systems across the business in 2018. “We are grateful to […]
Virtual inspections of low-risk imported food are now available following trials in 2020
Importers of low-risk food now have the option of booking a virtual inspection when their food is referred to the Imported Food Inspection Scheme. The new method of inspections saves time for food safety and importers. Previously, an officer would travel to the importer’s premises to inspect food imported into Australia. For low-risk food, these […]
First of four pilots rolled out aimed at reducing red tape and biosecurity regulatory costs
The Australian Government is working with a group of highly compliant importers to identify regulatory and commercial controls within their supply chains that could be used to manage biosecurity risk. It is expected the government, working with importers will identify and mitigate biosecurity risks early in the supply chain to help protect Australia’s agricultural producers […]