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, […]
Funding worth $1.3 million flows to drought affected communities
The Australian Government continues to back communities impacted by and recovering from drought, with 38 new projects sharing in over $1.3 million announced today under Round 22 of the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal’s Tackling Tough Times Together program. This federal funding injection will be amplified by co-investments that bring the total value of […]
AgUP grants up to $7.3 million will support initiatives to develop and retain Ag workers
A round of grant funding has opened for industry to develop projects and initiatives to support the growth, retention, and sustainability of the agricultural workforce. The $7.3 million AgUP grants program would encourage the agriculture, fisheries, and forestry sector to lead efforts to meet their workforce needs. It’s always a shame when agriculture, fisheries or […]
ANZSCO review makes Agricultural occupations more relevant and responsive to needs
An update to the agricultural occupation classifications will benefit agricultural workforce, businesses, and industry by improving key data underpinning government programs and services. The Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)update, developed in partnership with the Australian Bureau of Statistics, is expected to bring a more targeted approach to meet agricultural workforce demands. […]