AEGIC continues to fuel feeding demand for Australian barley in Vietnam
Vietnamese grain customers are showing strong interest in using more clean, green and nutritious Australian barley in animal feed rations. AEGIC recently hosted two separate technical webinars for Vietnam’s feed industry – focusing on pigs and dairy – as part of an ongoing campaign that started in 2016 to stimulate demand for Aussie feed grains […]
ANAO assessment of the department’s response to biosecurity non-compliance
The ANAO has completed an audit to assess the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment’s effectiveness in responding to non-compliance with biosecurity requirements. The department agreed to all eight recommendations in the ANAO report. Head of Biosecurity at the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, Andrew Tongue, said the report identified timely recommendations […]
Report weighs up options for future-proofing farms
The National Farmers Federation (NFF) has released the findings of the Future-Proofing Farming Report that examined options to better manage and mitigate the risks faced by farm businesses. Funded by the NSW Government, the NFF was asked to identify potential models that could be used to protect farmers against income loss in future droughts or […]
Imported khapra beetle detected by warehouse staff in WA and quickly dispatched
A detection of exotic khapra beetle in imported flat cardboard packaging was reported by biosecurity trained staff at an Australian Biosecurity registered warehouse in WA in early June, and quickly rendered harmless. It is estimated, if left unchecked, this pest could devastate Australia’s $7 billion grain export industry, and even a part incursion could cost […]
More funding up to $1 million for communities to address the impacts of drought
The Australian Government is continuing to support regions doing it tough, with over $1 million being shared among 27 community-based projects under the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal’s award-winning Tackling Tough Times Together program. Many regional and rural communities continue to address the devastating impacts of drought and require support to deliver projects which will […]
Fresh categories launch a new era of the Premier’s Sustainability Awards
Entries are now open for the Premier’s Sustainability Awards 2021, Victoria’s prestigious annual sustainability awards program, and farmers are encouraged to enter. In its nineteenth year, the award categories have been refreshed to ensure they reflect contemporary ideas of sustainability in Victoria and align with global best practice. Sustainability Victoria has aligned this year’s award […]
Strengthened trade with India includes the India-Australia Grains Partnership
Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management David Littleproud met virtually with the Indian Minister for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Minister of Rural Development and Minister of Food Processing Industries, Narendra Singh Tomar to discuss improving trade links between the two countries. “Today was an important meeting with Minister Tomar – it is a true […]
Australia and New Zealand trial world-leading IN biosecurity technologies
Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) are jointly collaborating to develop and trail world-leading auto-detection algorithms for 3D X-Ray technology to enhance biosecurity screening and speed travel. The two nations have agreed to continue collaboration and to trial technology approaches across biosecurity screening arrangements on both sides of the Tasman. Australia and New Zealand enjoy a […]
Future Drought Fund will deliver better risk management for the Northern Territory
Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management David Littleproud and Northern Territory Minister for Agribusiness and Aquaculture Nicole Manison said the Future Drought Fund programs will support farmers and regions to build resilience to future droughts. “The $9.85 million Regional Drought Resilience Planning program supports partnerships of regional organisations, councils, communities and farmers to develop regional drought resilience plans,” Minister […]
Australian Seasonal Bushfire Outlook already under the microscope
A wetter than average winter is expected across much of the country, according to the Australian Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for June 2021 to August 2021. The Bushfire and Natural Hazards Cooperative Research Centre (BNHCRC) today published its mid-year seasonal bushfire outlook which covers all states and territories through to August. Fire management remains a year-round […]