Australian Seasonal Bushfire Outlook already under the microscope
A wetter than average winter is expected across much of the country, according to the Australian Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for June 2021 to August 2021. The Bushfire and Natural Hazards Cooperative Research Centre (BNHCRC) today published its mid-year seasonal bushfire outlook which covers all states and territories through to August. Fire management remains a year-round […]
AUSVEG announces Michael Coote as its Chief Executive Officer
Australian vegetable industry body AUSVEG has announced the appointment of Michael Coote as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective 1 July 2021. Michael Coote has been a key member of the AUSVEG Leadership Team, having held the role of AUSVEG National Manager – Export Development since 2014. He has led and transformed the industry’s […]
Commonwealth Biosecurity 2030 will build a stronger future biosecurity system
Commonwealth Biosecurity 2030 was released today and outlines the Australian Governments roadmap to build a stronger, smarter biosecurity system through to 2030. Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment and Australia’s Director of Biosecurity, Mr Andrew Metcalfe AO, said it would ensure Australia’s biosecurity system stays ahead of current and growing biosecurity […]
Seafood grant worth $267,000 will help build trust in brand Australia
Seafood Industry Australia has been awarded a $267,000 Australian Government grant to strengthen consumer assurances in our premium seafood products. Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management David Littleproud and Assistant Minister for Forestry and Fisheries Jonathon Duniam said the investment would boost export opportunities through enhanced traceability. “With this funding, Seafood Industry Australia will […]
Review of the Dairy Code of Conduct open for public submissions
The Australian Government has started its review process into the Dairy Industry Code of Conduct and will be seeking input from the dairy reference group, dairy farmers, processors, and industry groups from 5 July 2021 to 15 August 2021. The Dairy Code of Conduct was introduced on 1 January 2020 with the aim to even […]
Backing farmers and the agricultural industry through the Ag2030 plan
The Australian Government has released the May 2021 Delivering Ag2030 plan, highlighting further measures that the government has put in place to back the agricultural industry as it works towards its goal of $100 billion production by 2030. Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management David Littleproud said the agricultural industry has been crucial to […]
John Deere revenues rebound strongly
Deere & Company has seen worldwide net sales and revenues increase 30% in the second quarter of this year to US$12.058 billion, putting it on track for a 25% rise over 6 months.
Future Drought Fund is expected to build drought resilient communities
First round applications have opened for a share of $4.5 million on offer under the Networks to Build Drought Resilience program. The program will support the community organisations, networks and infrastructure that help people and communities prepare for, and live through, times of drought. The Networks to Build Drought Resilience program was part of the […]
Kubota Q1 revenue reflects rising ag equipment sales
Kubota’s first quarter revenue enjoyed a 20% bump over last year thanks in the main to increased sales from its Farm & Industrial Machinery division
Agreement opens door to Sri Lanka trade
A new biosecurity agreement between Australia and Sri Lanka will broaden trade opportunities for Australian exporters.