Grants available for farmers impacted by Tropical Cyclone Niran of up to $25,000
Recovery assistance grants of up to $25,000 are now available to support the recovery of primary producers in North Queensland impacted by TC Niran
Rabobank announces support measures for farmers impacted by flood damage
Agribusiness banker Rabobank has announced it will offer a range of support measures to its farming clients
Government takes aim at Farm Management Deposits Scheme
The federal government has said it will evaluate the Farm Management Deposits Scheme (FMDS) to ensure it is fit for purpose. The FMDS allows primary producers to set aside pre-tax income in good times to cover low-income years Farmers are encouraged to have their say on an evaluation of the Farm Management Deposits Scheme (FMDS) […]
Backing the next generation of smart farmers
Farmers are being given a helping hand to adopt the next generation of sustainable farming practices in the latest round of the Australian Government’s Smart Farms Small Grants.
Funding ensures CEBRA stays at Melbourne University
Farmers will continue to benefit from world-class biosecurity research following confirmation the Centre of Excellence for Biosecurity Risk Analysis (CEBRA) will remain at the University of Melbourne.
Farm businesswomen facing financial insecurity get support
On International Women’s Day, the Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) identified financial insecurity as a significant issue for farm businesswomen.
Four regions to play a role in developing Drought Resilience programs
Four pilot locations have been selected to support the development of the Drought Resilience Self-Assessment Tool and Climate Services for Agriculture programs.
Renewable energy capacity and carbon credits break records in 2020
There was 7 gigawatts (GW) of new renewable energy capacity delivered across Australia and 16 million Australian carbon credit units (ACCUs) issued in 2020.
Farmers are expecting a big payday from pilot program that includes planting trees for carbon gains
Farmers in six different trial regions have the chance to diversify their farm income and improve their drought resilience as part of The Australian Farm Biodiversity Stewardship Pilot scheme The Carbon+Biodiversity pilot, being delivered under the government’s Agricultural Stewardship Package, will see farmers being paid for the biodiversity benefits of mixed-species tree plantings on top […]
Quarantine pilot scheme looks for way to boost agricultural workforce
Farmers have been asked to trial a pre-travel quarantine pilot for Pacific Workers .with the aim to expand the available options to access a productive, reliable and highly valued labour force. The scheme , of successful will lead to the agricultural sector gaining the workers it needs in the right place at the right time […]