The states are being asked to saddle up for horse welfare
The Federal Government is asking the states and territories to get behind the thoroughbred horse industry in the wake of the thoroughbred welfare initiative report, The Most Important Participant: A Framework for Thoroughbred Welfare. The report recommended both levels of government work together to develop a national thoroughbred register, and on a range of related matters. […]
Domestic organic farming thrown open to anyone with an interest in its future
Consumers, organic farmers, food manufacturers and exporters are encouraged to have their say on improving Australia’s domestic organic regulatory framework. An upcoming consultation will focus on potential regulatory or non-regulation options across the supply chain, including small businesses. In the spotlight will be regulations around the export of Australian organic produce to overseas markets. This […]
Agriculture career opportunities boosted by a $1.3 million grant to AgriFutures Australia
The Federal Government is providing $1.3 million towards new research that aims to bolster agriculture’s capacity to attract and retain workers. The research is to be undertaken by AgriFutures Australia and is expected to support agricultural employers and businesses to better target recruitment and retention of workers. Challenging outdated perceptions of modern agricultural work is critical […]
A long term strategy to grow crops under protected shelters has been launched
The Implementation of the Strategy will be led by Hort Innovation Australia and Protected Cropping Australia and is expected to provide direction and support for crops grown under shelter. Many believe the Australian Protected Cropping Strategy 2021-2030 is a pathway for the industry to develop at a far greater pace than at present. Protected cropping […]
Horticulture production holds on but overseas workers remain crucial
The horticulture sector has maintaining output during COVID-19 despite workers shortage. A recent report, Labour use in Australian agriculture: Analysis of survey results report, has revealed that horticultural farm output levels have remained steady, despite an eight per cent drop in the number of workers employed on horticulture farms. The restart of the Pacific Labour mobility program […]
Regional business recovery expected to benefit from a $8.6m support program
Regional small businesses that have suffered the brunt of lockdowns, drought and bushfires will get specialised Australian Government assistance to support the country’s economic recovery. The Regional Small Business Support Program pilot – valued at $8.6 million – will be rolled out from the beginning of 2022, building on the successful Drought Communities Small Business […]
Horticulture on the rise with a Farmgate value of over $4.8 billion
Did you know that in the last year our hard-working vegetable producers grew enough potatoes to fill the Melbourne Cricket Ground and enough carrots to fill more than 300 Olympic-sized swimming pools. AUSVEG, the peak industry body for vegetable and potato growers, is working to inform the public on the local vegetable and potato industries, […]
The first special representative for Australian Agriculture has been announced
Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia David Littleproud has appointed the first Special Representative for Australian Agriculture. Minister Littleproud said the appointment of Ms Su McCluskey was part of an Australian Government program to boost Australia’s presence and influence in agricultural institutions that shape farmers’ access to export markets. “Access to export markets is vitally […]
AgriWebb integrates with KPMG Origins to enable on-farm livestock data sharing
Livestock enterprise management platform AgriWebb has integrated with blockchain-based track-and-trace platform KPMG Origins, enabling farmers to seamlessly share their on-farm livestock data across their supply chains. In a world-first, the integration enables AgriWebb customers to standardise their farm’s livestock data on the KPMG Origins platform and securely provide access to external partners such as retailers, banks/financiers and […]
Nine projects to Improve Farm Safety Practices have been approved
Nine projects worth $1.6 million to Improve Farm Safety Practices have been announced as part of the National Farm Safety Education Fund. It is expected the projects will educate the next generation of farmers and industries about the importance of on-farm safety. It’s an ugly reality that one in five workplace fatalities happen on farms, […]