RIC is offering loans to support new and bushfire-damaged forestry plantations
A new loan program is open to support the development of new and bushfire-damaged forestry plantations to help secure future wood supply. The Regional Investment Corporation (RIC) is managing the loans with the aim to support growth in plantations, and deliver benefits for rural and regional communities and the economy. Many regional communities are reliant […]
Irrigators turned to water allocation markets to cope with 2019-20 drought
Irrigators in the Murray–Darling Basin faced a challenging year in 2019-20 due to water scarcity and low allocations following persistent drought up until late 2019, the ACCC’s eleventh annual Water Monitoring Report shows. The ACCC monitors regulated charges and compliance with the water rules by infrastructure operators and Basin state governments. The report relies on information being […]
Next stage of vehicle safety campaign begins for NSW businesses
Stage 2 of SafeWork NSW’s Safety Around Your Vehicle Compliance Project is underway to promote safer working practices when loading, unloading and working around vehicles. SafeWork Executive Director, Tony Williams, said performing tasks around vehicles is the leading cause of non-driving serious injuries and fatalities in road transport and logistics. “During Stage 1 of the […]
JBS Australia’s acquisition of Rivalea Holdings and Oxdale Dairy Enterprise not opposed
The ACCC will not oppose JBS Australia Pty Ltd’s (JBS) proposed acquisition of Rivalea Holdings Pty Ltd and Oxdale Dairy Enterprise Pty Ltd (together, Rivalea) finding that the transaction is not likely to substantially lessen competition. JBS processes and supplies fresh pork, value-added pork products and pork smallgoods to wholesalers and retailers in Australia, including […]
Agriculture continues to lead our economic recovery into record territory
The national account figures released today are further proof that the Agricultural industry is leading the way in our economic recovery. The figures reveal how agriculture has stepped up, persevered and provided stability through uncertain times with the value of rural goods exported in the September quarter 2021 up a staggering 64% more than the […]
Trust has the objective of launching more action against invasive species
Her Excellency Mrs Linda Hurley today launched a new philanthropic trust that will strengthen efforts to protect Australia’s native plants and animals, and agricultural landscapes from the spread of invasive pests and weeds. “As someone with a deep appreciation and love for the Australian environment I am delighted, not only to be the first patron […]
UniSA has designed a novel implant to protect Australia’s wildlife from feral cats
New technology developed by the University of South Australia may put an end to predatory cat behaviours in native environments and help control Australia’s feral felines. Using polymer chemistry principles, researchers at UniSA’s Applied Chemistry and Translational Biomaterials Group have created novel Population Protecting Implants (PPIs) to provide a targeted method for controlling invasive and […]
Global beef market to tighten as a result of US beef production decline
The global beef market is set to tighten further in 2022, driven in significant part by continuing contraction in the US cattle herd, Rabobank says in its just-released global Q4 Beef Quarterly report. The agribusiness banking specialist said contracting production in the US – one of the world’s most influential markets as a major producer, […]
Climate Council says Australia should be cutting its emissions 21 times faster
According to the Climate Council the race is on to respond to accelerating climate change with rapid and deep cuts to greenhouse gas emissions this decade, but the latest federal government data shows Australia’s pollution is only creeping down. Analysis by the Climate Council shows that Australia should be cutting its emissions 21 times faster […]
Wine Australia announced the appointment of six non-executive directors
Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia David Littleproud has appointed six non-executive directors to Wine Australia until 30 September 2024. Minister Littleproud said the four reappointed directors and two new directors have extensive industry experience and have demonstrated a strong commitment to the Australian wine industry. “Wine and winegrape production is a major agricultural industry […]