Drought recovery freight initiatives ease tension for harvesters
The 2020/21 NSW grain harvest is one of the largest harvests in many years, and as a result the NSW Government is working to ensure freight will run as smoothly as possible. The freight branch of Transport for NSW has worked closely with the agriculture sector, freight operators and freight network managers to identify a […]
GRDC invites grain growers to Summer Session meetups in January
If you are a grain grower looking forward to a hard-earned break by the coast in January, but have time for a quick catch-up, you’re invited. The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) is throwing three, relaxed-vibe ‘Summer Sesh’ local forums in Broadwater (near Busselton), Albany and Esperance. Hosted by the GRDC’s western region Grower […]
Newell Highway upgrade open for Christmas traffic
A major upgrade to the heavily trafficked freight route between Mungle Back Creek and Boggabillaw has opened in time for the Christmas break
Coles adds more support to long term contracts for WA Dairy farmers
Coles will meet with Western Australian dairy farmers in coming weeks to discuss opportunities to invest in on-farm sustainability initiatives, as a part of new direct sourcing agreements for Coles Brand fresh white milk. Coles has restructured its Coles Brand milk supply model in WA by contracting directly with Australian dairy farmers, replacing the previous […]
Woolworths will support Dairy farmers to the tune of $5 million
Woolworths has open applications for its Dairy Innovation Fund that’s offering a total of $5 million in grants to dairy farmers over the next three years for on-farm improvements. Designed with peak industry groups, the fund will help dairy farmers innovate and increase on-farm efficiency, sustainability and resilience to manage seasonal variations through investments in […]
Live cattle export industry hopes to improve animal welfare standards in Vietnam
The Australian Government has tasked the Agricultural Trade and Market Access Cooperation (ATMAC) program with supporting efforts to improve animal welfare standards in Vietnam.
Growers encouraged to map crops to prevent spray drift damage
All cropping farmers are being encouraged to play their part in preventing off-target spray drift damage by mapping their paddocks with SataCrop.
Queensland Farmers’ Federation calls State Budget a missed opportunity
Queensland Farmers’ Federation calls State Budget a missed opportunity that does not address critical competitiveness and productivity issues.
Table Grape Association awarded grants to boost export markets
Government grants to the Australian Table Grape Association will be used for two projects aimed at improving market access for its growers.
Projects in drought affected communities share $1.2 million in grants
The Australian Government says it is continuing to support drought-affected communities, with 36 projects earmarked to share in $1.2 million of federal funding.