Charity sector leaders welcome ways for charities, donors and volunteers to connect
Charity sector leaders have welcomed a new way for charities to connect with donors, volunteers and each other. Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commissioner the Hon Dr Gary Johns said enhancements to the Charity Register open a world of opportunities for the sector to connect, collaborate and innovate. “For the first time, new Charity Register search features allow […]
AGCO Agriculture Foundation opens applications for Climate Action grants
The AGCO Agriculture Foundation (AAF) has announced the launch of its new grant application cycle on the theme of “Climate Action Within the Context of Agriculture” for non-profit organizations with grant proposals between USD$20,000 TO $300,000 and located anywhere across the globe. In alignment with the United Nation Sustainable Development Goal 13 (SDG 13) on “Climate Action” and […]
Future Drought Fund partners with CSIRO at a local level
A partnership between the Australian Government and CSIRO will support drought resilience in regional Australia. The partnership with the national science agency will apply the best available science, research and evidence to drought resilience planning in the regions. The program has been developed to help governments, communities, industry and farmers work together to develop regional […]
Peach and nectarine exporters gain expanded market access into Vietnam
Local peach and nectarine exporters once again have market access into Vietnam following successful completion of technical negotiations between the two countries. Trade expansion into Vietnam will provide greater export opportunities for Australian producers and support the livelihood of regional communities. Vietnam is a priority market for premium Australian fresh fruit. The growing middle class […]
Future Drought Fund mentoring program helps build stronger regional centres
Round three of the Future Drought Fund’s Drought Resilience Leaders mentoring program is open nationally until 19 April 2022. The aim of the mentoring program is to join experienced farmers and industry professionals with those that want the chance to learn about drought preparedness. This is a chance for mentees to get one-to-one assistance from […]
Zoetis’ proposed acquisition of Jurox raises preliminary competition concerns
The ACCC has outlined preliminary competition concerns with Zoetis’ proposed acquisition of Jurox. Zoetis and Jurox develop, manufacture, and sell animal health products that detect, prevent, or treat health issues in companion and production animals. “We have concerns that the acquisition will remove one of Zoetis’ closest competitors in the supply of three types of […]
Australia leads global efforts to prevent future pandemics with a $8.4 million program
A significant new initiative aimed at bolstering Australia’s wildlife health and early warning capabilities has been outlined today. The Federal Government has advised it will spend $8.4 million over the next four years towards preventing, detecting, and mitigating the impacts of emerging animal diseases, including those with pandemic potential. COVID-19 has brought into sharp focus […]
Response to the National Agricultural Workforce Strategy: Learning to excel report
The Federal Government has released its response to the independent National Agricultural Labour Advisory Committee’s report – National Agricultural Workforce Strategy: Learning to excel. Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia, David Littleproud said the response addresses all 37 recommendations and reinforces the government’s commitment to the agricultural workforce. “The Australian Government is committed to building a […]
Soil science challenge offers grants worth $20 million
Up to $20 million in Federal Government grants is available for innovative research that addresses priority knowledge gaps in soil health and soil management as a part of the ‘Soil Science Challenge’. The new research grants will tackle soil research priorities around carbon dynamics, hydrology, biology and nutrients, and the soil/root interface The Soil Science […]
Farmers welcome certainty on the future of paradise dam
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) has welcomed an announcement by the state government that it will reinstate Paradise Dam to its original height and capacity providing water security for irrigators in the Bundaberg region. The announcement follows a commitment to inform local irrigators of the government’s position prior to end of the year. QFF CEO […]