National Agricultural Innovation Agenda outlines how four priorities will modernise agricultural
The Federal Government has released its National Agricultural Innovation Policy Statement as part of the National Agricultural Innovation Agenda, and it includes four priorities to help align efforts and grow the funding pool. Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia David Littleproud said the statement is another step in the journey of modernising our research and […]
Dr Martin Cole a food scientist has been appointed CEO of Wine Australia
The engagement of a new CEO will provide certainty for the organisation after a period of significant challenges, including COVID-19, drought and bushfires and a red card from China. Dr Cole will commence in the position as the new CEO of Wine Australia on 15 November 2021. Under Dr Cole’s leadership, Wine Australia is expected to […]
Biosecurity Innovation Program expressions of interest process now open
Bright ideas are wanted as the Biosecurity Innovation Program is open for expressions of interest. Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia, David Littleproud said the program was about finding new ways to create a stronger national biosecurity system. “Australia exports food, fibre and forestry products to markets all over the world, but our ability to […]
Egg production in 2020-21 was worth $911 million and will grow to $952 million in 2021-22
This income came off the back of hard work producing 376 million dozen eggs in 2020-21, forecast to grow to 387 million dozen in 2021-22. The industry continues to come under scrutiny to meet community expectations and has been able to enhance sustainability, based on technology and research. Egg farmers are often on small holdings […]
Australia-Pacific cooperation expected to grow agricultural trade in our region
The Australian Government is partnering our Pacific family, and with a leading international development organisation – DT Global – to grow agricultural trade with Pacific Island countries and enhance biosecurity. It is expected the program would assist Pacific Island producers to improve product quality and find new markets for their goods. The Federal government and […]
Prawn industry funding to building better biosecurity for production
A research and development project at James Cook University, Townsville will receive $378,564 in funding from Cooperative Research Centre for Developing Northern Australia (CRCNA). The project is a collaboration with the Australian Prawn Farmers Association to identify the most common biosecurity risks to the prawn industry. Pathogens and viruses are a couple of the biggest challenges […]
Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hubs given an additional $20 million
The Federal Government is propping up the eight Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hubs with an additional $20 million to expand their focus across agriculture. The further $20 million is to develop regionally focused and responsive innovation and is the next phase in the evolution of the Drought Hubs from being just drought focused to being […]
AUSVEG says fruit and vegetable growers set to benefit from Agriculture Visa
AUSVEG, the peak industry body for vegetable and potato growers, has welcomed the signing of legislation by the Governor General for the Australian Agriculture Visa, which is a key piece to solving the horticulture industry’s labour puzzle for the future. As outlined in the regulations that were introduced, the Australian Agriculture Visa will be a […]
Ag Worker Visa responds to workforce shortages in agriculture and primary industry sectors
The Federal Government has amended the Migration Regulations to create the Australian Agriculture Worker Visa (Ag Visa) to provide for a vital agriculture visa to help secure the future of rural and regional Australia. The Ag Visa release was spurred on by the recent UK free trade negotiations to not only secure better market access […]
Kosciuszko horse plan promises big reduction but locks in damage says the ISC
The NSW Government’s draft Kosciuszko feral horse plan has promised a significant reduction in feral horses in the park, but according to the ISC also locks in damage to key areas in one of Australia’s favourite national parks. “The new draft plan aims to increase areas of Kosciuszko free of feral horses from 47% to […]