Netting protection funding of $1.5 million for Queensland apple and pear growers
Queensland apple and pear growers will be able to access $1.5 million in grants to purchase protective netting. There has been a significant barrier for many horticulturalists to accessing protective netting, even though it can significantly reduce the impact of weather events and pests. This 1.5 million funding for grants will allow apple and pear […]
A grant worth $297,000 has been handed out to trace kangaroo meat supply chain
Western Game Processing is the recipient of the $297,000 grant and it is expected to create an app to trace kangaroo and wild game meat from catching to processing. Traceability is seen as a very important aspect to underpin the reliability and sustainability of game meat as the product becomes more popular and for export. […]
Grant worth $326,000 awarded to improve traceability in leather and hide industry
The Australian Hide Skin & Leather Exporters’ Association have been awarded a $326,000 grant to install and operate Australia’s first hide and leather tracing system. It is expected the project will be able to fill a vital gap in the traceability chain. The National Livestock Identification System (NLIS) allows producers to keep track of stock […]
Trimble reports raised revenues in Q1
Trimble has reported a 12% improved result for Q1 2021 with revenue of US$886.5 milllion.
Cervus Equipment grows revenue despite reduced equipment inventory
The company attributes this improved performance on a strategic focus on growing product support revenue, as well as lower finance costs associated with decreased equipment inventory levels.
Biosecurity support welcome but AUSVEG says more action is needed to support growers
A $371 million biosecurity package will support the vital investment in the nation’s biosecurity sector, but industry representative body AUSVEG says that more action is needed. AUSVEG wants the Government to ensure the nation’s biosecurity sector is modern, effective and fit-for-purpose. The biosecurity funding package is expected to be allocated to increased investment for biosecurity-related […]
Fuel Tax Credit (FTC) Manager claims to the first to receive ATO Product Ruling
Teletrac Navman’s FTC Manger solution is claimed as the first of its kind to implement an Australian Taxation Office (ATO) product ruling for businesses claiming fuel tax credits (FTC). The system has been designed so Fleet managers no longer risk overclaiming fuel tax credits. Teletrac Navman’s FTC Manager claims to be the first and only […]
Plant microbiome intra-cellular bacteria discovery opens up new area of study
International experts have described for the first time how healthy plants appear to carry bacteria in their cells, opening an avenue of research to improve future plant health and propagation efforts – including food crops such as grains and fruit such as grapes. The Indian and Australian experts have used various high-tech laboratory methods to […]
Bushfire Royal Commission implementations 6 months down the track
The Australian Government says it is methodically implementing the recommendations handed down on 30 October 2020 by the Royal Commission Into National Natural Disasters (Royal Commission). Recommendations already implemented include the establishment of the National Emergency Declaration Act 2020, faster and more efficient Australian Defence Force deployment, and the development of a charity coordination mechanism. […]
A grant worth $200,101 looks at smart tags to improve meat traceability
Central Queensland University has been awarded a $200,101 traceability grant to improve meat traceability through the existing National Livestock Identification System (NLIS). The research will look at ways to improve meat traceability, animal welfare and meat quality. On-animal sensors or smart-tags is an emerging technology and may be ideal to adapt into the red meat […]