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.
AGCO sales up 23.4% in Q1
AGCO’s reported net sales for the first quarter of 2021 were approximately US$2.4 billion, an increase of approximately 23.4% compared to the first quarter of 2020.
A series of webinars on future food will lead up to Food Systems Summit
A series of webinars on Australia’s sustainable food future will be held in May and June 2021. The Australian Food Systems Summit Dialogues were a chance for interested stakeholders to come together and share ideas before the UN Food Systems Summit in September. These discussions will bring together policymakers, farmers, industry, academia and community groups […]
Tyre maker Titan sees growth ahead
Titan International booked an 18% improvement in Q1 revenue compared to last year and the company says it is seeing accelerating demand from the agricultural and construction sectors.
Election money up to $50 million now flowing hard and fast this time to stop future flooding
The Australian Government is providing $50 million for projects across the country under the National Flood Mitigation Infrastructure Program. The Australian Government will fund or co-fund 22 separate projects in each state and territory to assist our communities to prepare for future flood events. Communities are expected to see the benefits from this program through […]
Raven Industries benefits from ag tech sales
Raven Industries has enjoyed record quarterly revenue from its ag technology solutions thanks to improved market conditions.
Flood assistance loans up to $250,000 extended to Southern Downs primary producers
Disaster assistance has been extended to help primary producers in the Southern Downs recover, following the heavy rainfall and flash flooding that drenched Southern Queensland in late March. Assistance is being provided through the jointly funded Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA). Minister for Emergency Management David Littleproud said DRFA Category B assistance, including low […]
Risky meat items caught at the border come with a warning
It took sharp eyes and 3D x-rays at our mail centres to intercept 380 kilograms of meat items, including 41kg of pork, in mail parcels this year. The risky meat items included pork, poultry, and sausages, with some intercepted parcels weighing up to 10kg each. While this is proof that Australia’s biosecurity system was effective, […]