Australia and Vietnam accelerate agricultural technologies to unlock sustainable growth
At a farm in Da Lat, Vietnam, a woman gently picks plump red strawberries from rows of carefully staked, vertical farming pods, designed by Australian agribusiness, Orlar. Using cutting edge innovation and technology, the vertical farms emit zero greenhouse gases, are 100% water efficient and use significantly less energy than traditional hydroponics. They use an […]
Investing in Northern Australia attracts grant up to $10 million
The Federal Government is backing small to medium sized businesses up to the tune of $100 million across the North and encouraging them to capitalise on the unique opportunity to do business in Northern Australia. The Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia, David Littleproud, said the Government was investing over $100 million in the pioneers […]
Critical funding is expected to strengthen Burdekin water surety
Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia and Federal Member for Dawson have inspected the site of the Warrens Gully System, where $4.76 million in federal funding is supporting $9.5 million in crucial water infrastructure upgrades. Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia David Littleproud said the Warrens Gully System is among 40 water infrastructure projects nationwide […]
Primary producer concession information added to Registration Checker app
Users of the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator’s (NHVR) Registration Checker app can now check for primary producer concessions across all eastern states and South Australia. NHVR CEO Sal Petroccitto said the free service would allow loaders, packers and other supply chain parties to ensure vehicles were operating under the correct registration. “We’ve responded to feedback […]
Supply disruptions force growers to lock in fertiliser early for season ahead
Widespread global disruption to supply is set to see farmers again move to lock in fertiliser and other inputs early for the season ahead, Rabobank says in a recently-released report. This is despite global fertiliser prices at near-decade highs and expected to remain elevated in the short to medium term. In its semi-annual Global Fertiliser Outlook: High […]
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 […]