Backing farmers and the agricultural industry through the Ag2030 plan
The Australian Government has released the May 2021 Delivering Ag2030 plan, highlighting further measures that the government has put in place to back the agricultural industry as it works towards its goal of $100 billion production by 2030. Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management David Littleproud said the agricultural industry has been crucial to […]
Future Drought Fund is expected to build drought resilient communities
First round applications have opened for a share of $4.5 million on offer under the Networks to Build Drought Resilience program. The program will support the community organisations, networks and infrastructure that help people and communities prepare for, and live through, times of drought. The Networks to Build Drought Resilience program was part of the […]
Kubota Q1 revenue reflects rising ag equipment sales
Kubota’s first quarter revenue enjoyed a 20% bump over last year thanks in the main to increased sales from its Farm & Industrial Machinery division
Support for farmers in Victorian state budget 2021-22 limited to $20 million
Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas delivered a big-spending recovery budget with $3.8 billion thrown into mental health and $10 billion in infrastructure funding that includes new schools and hospitals
CNH Industrial sees agriculture, powertrain revenue growth
CNH Industrial reported first quarter 2021 consolidated revenues of US$7.5 billion, up 37% compared to the first quarter of 2020.
QFF welcomes drought-proofing funding for farmers
Queensland farmers are encouraged to apply for funding for drought-proofing works after the state and federal governments partnered to extend the On-farm Emergency Water Infrastructure Rebate Scheme
CommBank says Aussie shoppers prefer Aussie made
Inaugural CommBank Consumer Insights Report claims to reveal how the pandemic has reshaped consumer behaviours and intentions.
Expanded support for cyclone-affected WA communities
Further assistance has been activated under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements for the first time in Western Australia following the impacts of Severe Tropical Cyclone Seroja
Future Drought Fund to deliver better risk management for Queensland
Federal and State governments say Future Drought Fund programs will support farmers and regions to build resilience to future droughts.
Smart energy grid research aims to reduce farm electricity costs
Smart energy grid research has commenced across four farming regions in Queensland and New South Wales to uncover practical, replicable, and high impact microgrid scenarios for Australian agriculture.