Mosquito buzz highlights the risk of vector-borne diseases
Commenting on One Health Day 2021 Australia’s Chief Veterinary Officer Dr Mark Schipp highlighted the importance of our disease surveillance and preparedness activities as vital to protecting people and animals from vector-borne diseases – those diseases spread by biting insects such as mosquitoes, biting midges (sandflies), ticks and fleas. Dr Schipp said vector-borne diseases highlighted […]
Queensland policy on fire ants attacked by Federal Government
According to the Federal Government, The Queensland Government’s program to eradicate fire ants has failed to stop the march of this nasty pest into areas of the State’s southeast despite record amounts of money provided to the Queensland Government to eradicate it. The Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia, David Littleproud said we are halfway […]
Farmers adopt sustainable land practices as part of their daily routine according to survey
The majority of farmers surveyed in a recent on-farm study are using sustainable land management practices to improve the natural resource base and drought resilience. The findings from the Natural Resource Management and Drought Resilience survey of farm practices demonstrates the agriculture sector’s commitment to sustainable land management. The findings show just how much sustainable […]
COP26 Climate Summit attracts $4 billion investment in smart agriculture and food systems
The Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM for Climate) officially launched at COP26 is backed by 30+ countries and 40+ non-governmental organizations. AIM for Climate seeks to increase global investment in climate-smart agriculture and food systems innovation to increase food security and tackle the climate crisis. The Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM for Climate) […]
Victorian feral horse plan could be a win for Alpine National Park says ISC
According to the Invasive Species Council,the Victorian Government plan for controlling feral horses in the Alpine National Park, if implemented, will help protect native Australian wildlife and ecosystems for future generations. “The Victorian Government’s new plan to reduce destructive feral horse numbers in the Alpine National Park will see horses removed entirely from the Bogong […]
Future Drought Fund creating drought resilient leaders in Queensland
The Australia Government is investing in building drought resilient leaders through the $5 billion Future Drought Fund (FDF). Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia, David Littleproud said 23 participants have been selected for the Drought Resilience Leaders program in Central West Queensland. “Farmers and members of the community here in Central West Queensland will have the […]
Get on board for climate change says UNSW’s School of Psychology
It’s like riding the bus without a ticket, says Professor Ben Newell from the Cognitive Psychology unit at UNSW’s School of Psychology, but we can all make a difference on climate change. We often think that it’s up to governments and industry to play a major role in tackling climate change. But there is a […]
Sir David Attenborough tells world leaders that the world is watching
At the United Nations’ Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26), People’s Advocate, Sir David Attenborough set out the challenges facing our planet, calling on world leaders to act to put our planet on the path to recovery and create a better, stable future for us all. In a powerful live speech delivered at the […]
Congo workers trained for mango farms in the Northern Territory
NT Farmers, Melaleuca Australia and Charles Darwin University (CDU) have partnered to provide training and employment opportunities to job seekers who have resettled in the Territory from The Democratic Republic of the Congo. CDU’s Foundation Skills for Your Future program played a significant role in training the workers and introducing them to our local working […]
Future Drought Fund’s first year sets a strong foundation for drought resilience
The Australian Government has released the inaugural Future Drought Fund Annual Report, covering 2020–2021. The FDF has long been presented as a flagship of the Australian Government’s Drought Response, Resilience and Preparedness Plan. On the 1st of July 2020, eight Future Drought Fund programs designed to build resilience to future droughts were launched. The first […]