Alpaca bred in Australia to be exported back to Chile following trade agreement
Australia’s alpaca producers are well positioned to develop new export markets following the opening of trade in alpacas with Chile. Head of Biosecurity at the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, Andrew Tongue, said the export of alpacas would provide Chile access to quality Australian genetics and help improve Chile’s national herd. “Australian animals […]
$12 million available for flood recovery projects for North Queensland
The Australian Government is continuing its commitment to flood recovery in North Queensland by providing $12 million for locally identified projects to help the 14 Local Government Areas most affected by the 2019 North Queensland Monsoon Trough. Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management David Littleproud said the program resulted from extensive consultation with individuals, […]
Wool Exchange receives $180,000 grant to improve tracing wool chain
The Australian Government has awarded the Australian Wool Exchange $180,000 to improve traceability in the Australian wool industry supply chain. It is expected the grant will help streamline information in the wool supply chain. This funding will go towards a trial application of e-Bale, which is a way of uniquely identifying each wool bale through […]
Australian grains, pulses and oilseeds are making inroads into Pakistan
Australian canola, chickpea, lentil and wheat exporters now have improved market access into Pakistan following successful technical negotiations between the two countries. Recent negotiations have delivered really positive outcomes for local growers and exporters, leading to improved selling opportunities. One obvious major achievement from the talks has been the resumption “of canola exports to Pakistan, […]
Farmer rebates bite into mouse plague
NSW Farmers welcomed the announcement of an additional $100 million from the NSW Government to help farmers battle the worsening mouse plague affecting regional NSW. Farmers in NSW will now be eligible for a 50% rebate, of up to $10,000, for zinc phosphide bait under the NSW Government’s extension of its mouse plague assistance package. […]
National Drought Forum continues the work of building Australia’s drought resilience
The National Drought Forum convening government, industry and non-government organisations held in Toowoomba Qld in early June brought together ideas for the future of Australia’s approach to managing drought. The National Recovery and Resilience Agency, in partnership with the National Farmers’ Federation, lead discussion with over 100 Forum participants from peak bodies, charities, the finance […]
Biosecurity builds up a strong defence to stink bug
The 2020-21 brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) season is wrapping up and Australia’s measures have again remained strong against this serious pest. Head of Biosecurity at the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, Andrew Tongue, said this season’s response was a great success. “BMSB could cause significant damage to our crops if it were […]
Mad Paws acquires Waggly Club and Trading Update Webinar
Mad Paws Holdings Limited (ASX:MPA) announced it has entered into a binding agreement to acquire one of Australia’s largest dog treats and toys subscription business, Gassett Group Pty Ltd ACN 603 552 067 trading as “Waggly Club” (“Waggly Club” or “Waggly”). Mad Paws CEO and Co-founder, Justus Hammer, commented on the acquisition: “We are always […]
Peter McCarthy joins Argenta as Chief Operating Officer North America
Peter McCarthy has been appointed Chief Operating Officer North America, a new executive position within Argenta. Effective immediately, Peter will oversee Argenta’s business operations and strategic initiatives in the United States, working closely together with Edward McGruder, Global Head of Research, Development & Innovation, and Stephen Sibson, Global Head of Manufacturing. “Peter is a seasoned […]
Scammers capitalise on pandemic as Australians lose record $851 million to dud deals
Farmers and many other Australians lost over $851 million to scams in 2020, a record amount, as scammers took advantage of the pandemic to con unsuspecting people, according to the ACCC’s latest Targeting Scams report released today. The report compiles data from Scamwatch, ReportCyber, other government agencies and 10 banks and financial intermediaries, and is […]