Bushfire recovery still a focus as new grants program slated to open in July 2021
Communities still recovering from the 2019-20 bushfires will soon have access to a new Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants program, to help them address priority work that hasn’t yet been supported under other funding programs. It is expected the new Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants would open in July 2021, with funding projects to support […]
Climate clarity needed for growing and continued ag exports says QFF
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) is calling on the Australian Government to provide clarity around emissions reductions targets and support to achieve them to ensure the state’s agriculture sector remains competitive in the global market. Following an Earth Day Leaders’ Summit on Climate hosted by United States President Joe Biden involving 40 countries, many of […]
A US bred Mammoth donkey named Moonwatcher checks into quarantine
An American Mammoth Donkey has been imported into Australia directly from the USA for the first time in over 20 years. Head of Biosecurity at the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, Andrew Tongue, said that the department had issued the import permit for Diamond Creek Moonwatcher, an American Mammoth Donkey jack. “Before Diamond […]
Active ag and food technology investor SparkLabs Cultiv8 reveals more funding
With funding for ten further ag projects just announced, SparkLabs Cultiv8 now has 36 investments under its management and it claims these companies are now worth in excess of AU$400 million and have raised over AU$100m from global venture, corporate, strategic and private investors. SparkLabs Cultiv8 invests in what it calls early-stage companies globally that […]
Agvet chemical funding in round six attracts $2 million for increased access
The Australian Government is providing farmers with greater flexibility to combat pests, diseases, and weeds through the sixth round of the Assistance Grants – Access to Industry Priority Uses of Agricultural and Veterinary (agvet) Chemicals 2020-21 grants program. Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management, David Littleproud, said the grants would help Australian farmers access […]
Fishing businesses will get a $20 million boost to revolutionise a flat industry
An AU$20 million funding injection into leading edge data integration, monitoring and artificial intelligence is hoped to restore the flagging local professional fishing industry. And in addition there will be further support by reducing the regulatory burden, in an attempt to increase productivity, by supporting new export opportunities, and improve environmental outcomes for Australia’s Commonwealth […]
Minister advises Australia is officially free from citrus canker
Australia has been declared officially free from citrus canker following remaining restricted areas in the Northern Territory (NT) being lifted on 13 April 2021.
Ideas wanted to automate monitoring of export livestock health and welfare
The Australian Government is seeking new and innovative solutions to improve the monitoring and reporting of livestock health and welfare at critical points in the export supply chain under the Business Research and Innovation Initiative (BRII) Applications are now open for the challenge, which seeks to find innovative technology solutions that deliver efficiencies at one […]
Drought resilience research and innovation hubs part of $5 billion plan
Eight Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hubs will now be established as part of the Australian Government’s $5 billion Future Drought Fund. A $66 million investment from the Australian Government has leveraged an additional $114 million in co-contributions with a total of 143 partner organisations across the eight Hubs. These Hubs are expected to bring together farmers, […]
Food and agri start-ups invited to apply for international Rabobank FoodBytes 2021
Innovative Australian food and agri startups have the opportunity to showcase their businesses on the world stage by applying for a spot on this year’s international FoodBytes! Pitch program. FoodBytes! is global agribusiness bank Rabobank’s food and agriculture innovation platform – designed to drive collaboration between startups, corporate leaders, investors and farmers as part of […]