Charles Darwin University growing prawns to re-establish $80 million industry
Prawn farming operations in the Northern Territory are set to recommence to support Territory producers following the development of a new selective breeding program devised by the Charles Darwin University (CDU). CDU aquaculture students are growing tiny Banana Prawns for use in NT Aquaculture, as part of a partnership with prospective prawn farmers Barramundi Adventures […]
Charles Darwin University (CDU) adds an Education and Community Precinct
A $151.5 million federal loan to fund the construction of Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) Education and Community Precinct has been finalised, paving the way for major construction to start. Delivered under the Australian Government’s Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF), the funding will help make the $250 million precinct a reality sooner for Darwin. The loan funding is in […]
Second round applications now open for Future Drought Fund to access grants
Second round applications have opened for a share of up to $2.9 million under the Networks to Build Drought Resilience program. The program will continue to support the community organisations, networks and infrastructure that help people and communities prepare for drought. When first established the Networks to Build Drought Resilience program was a key part […]
CSIRO out to capture $10 billion in additional value from agrifood exports by 2030
The CSIRO aims to capitalise on the reputation and quality of the food harvested by primary producers with the launch of CSIRO’s Trusted Agrifoods Export Mission, which supports industry’s goal of reaching $100 billion in farm-gate value by 2030. The Trusted Agrifood Exports Mission aims to contribute $10 billion in growth through new tools and technologies […]
Regional lifestyle appeal for locations within a three hour drive of the capital cities is high
Data from Commonwealth Bank and the Regional Australia Institute (RAI) has revealed a continued surge in the number of people moving from capital cities to regional centres. According to the June quarter Regional Movers Index released today, there was an 11% rise in the number of people moving from capital cities to regional areas compared with the June […]
Northern Territory Regional Forestry Hub officially announced in Darwin today
The Federal Government is helping to drive research and attract forestry investment to the Northern Territory through the establishment of a regional forestry hub. The Territory’s forestry industry is primed to expand, export and create with a hub that will help bring positive change to the Territory, and Northern Australia more broadly. It will drive […]
Consortium of enterprises and experts receive $600,000 to safeguard Indigenous forestry
Led by Plant Health Australia (PHA), the project is one of five to receive funding under round one of the Australian Government’s Biosecurity Business Grants A consortium of Indigenous forestry enterprises and experts has receivedthe $616,363 grant from the Federal Government to boost biosecurity in Northern Australian forests, and coordinate protection against pests and weeds […]
SpaceCows uses GPS satellite tracking tags to monitor feral cattle and buffal
Feral cattle and buffalo management in the NT is reaping the benefits of space-based technology from a project using satellite data and artificial intelligence to track feral cattle and buffalo. The SmartHerd management program known as the SpaceCows project helps Indigenous landowners improve how they manage feral cattle and buffalo populations by creating a virtual […]
Record 23.2 million hectares sown to winter crops across the country
While the 2021-22 winter crop is once again forecast to be well above average, many industry pundits are predicting a 70% chance of an all-time record harvest, albeit a little later coming into the bins due to wet seasonal conditions. The curry for predicting a record result lies in the volume of seed put into […]
The final round of the Smart Farms Small Grants program has $13 million available
The final round of the Federal Government’s Smart Farms Small Grants program is now open, with $13 million in grants over two years to help farmers and land managers improve their understanding and management of their soil. The Smart Farms Small Grants supports the adoption of best practices that improve the management and quality of our natural […]