Fishing businesses will get a $20 million boost to revolutionise a flat industry
An AU$20 million funding injection into leading edge data integration, monitoring and artificial intelligence is hoped to restore the flagging local professional fishing industry. And in addition there will be further support by reducing the regulatory burden, in an attempt to increase productivity, by supporting new export opportunities, and improve environmental outcomes for Australia’s Commonwealth […]
Drought resilience research and innovation hubs part of $5 billion plan
Eight Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hubs will now be established as part of the Australian Government’s $5 billion Future Drought Fund. A $66 million investment from the Australian Government has leveraged an additional $114 million in co-contributions with a total of 143 partner organisations across the eight Hubs. These Hubs are expected to bring together farmers, […]
Food and agri start-ups invited to apply for international Rabobank FoodBytes 2021
Innovative Australian food and agri startups have the opportunity to showcase their businesses on the world stage by applying for a spot on this year’s international FoodBytes! Pitch program. FoodBytes! is global agribusiness bank Rabobank’s food and agriculture innovation platform – designed to drive collaboration between startups, corporate leaders, investors and farmers as part of […]
Disaster assistance extended to more communities impacted by severe tropical cyclone Seroja
Disaster assistance has been extended to the local government areas of Carnamah, Corrow, Dandaragan, Mingenew, Mount Marshall, Perenjori and Three Springs following widespread damage caused by Tropical Cyclone Seroja.
Charles Darwin University becomes a centre for drought resilience in Top End hub
A new Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub based in Darwin is set to transform the way that Top End producers and communities prepare for and respond to drought.
ALRTA gives its response to the proposed horse transport standards
The ALRTA has responded to a consultation paper containing proposals to establish new standards and guidelines for the land transport of horses.
Assistance for Tropical Cyclone Seroja provides payments of $1,000 for adults and $400 for children
The Australian Government has activated the Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP) and Disaster Recovery Allowance (DRA) to support those heavily affected by Tropical Cyclone Seroja in Western Australia.
Applications open for $23.5 million Carbon + Biodiversity Pilot
Applications for farmers to participate in the Australian Government’s $23.5 million Carbon + Biodiversity Pilot are now open.
A series of webinars will get our greatest pest and weed threats into perspective
Learn what pests and weeds to look out for by viewing the 2021 Environmental Biosecurity Webinar Series.
GrowAG is a $2 million online window into Aussie agricultural innovation
The aim of the platform is to connect the world to Australian agricultural innovations and at the same time make research and development investments transparent for levy payers such as growers and producers.