Decathlon welcomes resolution of labelling issue as it pays ACCC fine of $1.5 million
International sporting brand Decathlon has welcomed the resolution of its labelling issue with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). The Federal Court of Australia this week handed down a fine of $1.5 million. Decathlon implemented additional Australian market focused labelling compliance and quality assurance systems across the business in 2018. “We are grateful to […]
Virtual inspections of low-risk imported food are now available following trials in 2020
Importers of low-risk food now have the option of booking a virtual inspection when their food is referred to the Imported Food Inspection Scheme. The new method of inspections saves time for food safety and importers. Previously, an officer would travel to the importer’s premises to inspect food imported into Australia. For low-risk food, these […]
First of four pilots rolled out aimed at reducing red tape and biosecurity regulatory costs
The Australian Government is working with a group of highly compliant importers to identify regulatory and commercial controls within their supply chains that could be used to manage biosecurity risk. It is expected the government, working with importers will identify and mitigate biosecurity risks early in the supply chain to help protect Australia’s agricultural producers […]
Potential mouse plague raises $150 million to stop the vermin coming back
Warnings about the potential onset of a mouse plague in s[ting 2021 has justified the advocacy work of NSW Farmers in securing a $150 million state government support package. The CSIRO is advising farmers in NSW to get out of the ute to monitor paddocks and bait cards as predictive modelling forecasts showed a high […]
Creating drought resilient crops in the NT part of a 12 month trial costing $197,000
Through the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund Northern Territory farmers from Central Australia to Katherine are being invited to take part in trials of a drought resilient crop. The 12-month trial would investigate the potential for agave as a low or no irrigation crop in Central Australia and Katherine. Agave is a crop that has […]
Top End is the top priority for further agriculture development
Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia David Littleproud has addressed the seventh annual Developing Northern Australia conference in Darwin, saying the government is fully committed to increasing the focus and momentum of Northern Australia’s development. In his first speech since taking on the Northern Australia portfolio, the Minister said the next phase of the northern […]
Feral deer get their very own website and it says they are under the gun
A web platform for communities to share knowledge in Feral deer management tells us Feral deer are estimated to cost land managers an average of $2,133 a year for each property, for control activities The new website launched today will support national efforts to tackle the growing feral deer problem, as many farmers indicate feral […]
Producers regains freedom from bee pest Varroa jacobsoni
Australia has been declared officially free from the bee parasite, Varroa jacobsoni, following its successful eradication from Townsville Queensland. Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia David Littleproud thanked Queensland for leading the national response. “Varroa jacobsoni was detected in recently arrived feral Asian honey bee nests at the Port of Townsville in May 2019 and […]
Pacific Islands workers key to labour shortage of up to 24,000 for fruit and vegetable growers
Increasing the number of workers from the Pacific Islands and increasing Australia’s quarantine capacity are critical in ensuring Australia’s vegetable and potato growers have access to the workers they need to harvest their produce. The call from AUSVEG, the peak industry body for the Australian vegetable and potato industries, comes as the industry continues to […]
NATS put nuclear option on the table to upset greenies and poke any other protractors in the eye
National Party Senators have announced they will move amendments to the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Act to remove Australia’s prohibition on nuclear energy. Nuclear Energy has been prohibited in Australia since 1999 under the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Act. The National Senators are hoping to change that with amendments that they will be moving this […]