Collective bargaining for small businesses given avenue through the ACCC
A class exemption being applied in early 2021 will enable small businesses to collectively bargain An ACCC class exemption due to commence in early 2021 will allow small businesses, franchisees and fuel retailers to collectively negotiate with their suppliers and processors, franchisor or fuel wholesaler respectively, without first having to seek ACCC approval. Businesses will […]
Newell highway funding on the right track according to NSW Farmers
NSW Farmers welcomes the suite of funding announcements for vital infrastructure connecting regional NSW, including upgrades to the Newell Highway and other shovel-ready projects. It comes as the NSW Government announced it will use a $60 million funding injection from the Federal Government to install 30 new overtaking lanes on the Newell Highway in NSW.NSW Farmers […]
Royal Commission – climate change fuelled black summer fires
The Bushfire Royal Commission has clearly acknowledged in its findings that climate change fuelled the devastating Black Summer fires.
Stay on label and know your market before using desiccants
Cereal, pulse and oilseed growers are being reminded to adhere to label directions for herbicides used as a desiccant and understand their target market requirements this harvest to avoid issues with chemical residues.
Farmers for climate change elects new leaders
Charlie Prell has been elected to chair of the board of Farmers for Climate Action. Charlie is a fourth-generation Crookwell sheep farmer and a passionate campaigner for the wellbeing of regional communities. Dr Anika Molesworth, an agricultural scientist and former Young Farmer of the Year, has been elected to the position of deputy chair. Farmers […]
Grants made available for Indigenous fire and land management workshops
The Morrison Government is highlighting the importance of Indigenous fire and land management practices with the opening of a $2 million grants round to strengthen and share Traditional Knowledge and practices.
Grants for drought resilience hubs open for applications
A competitive grants process to establish eight Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation hubs across regional Australia is now open for applications.
Seed industry welcomes lifting of GM moratorium in South Australia
Farmers across mainland South Australia now have the choice to plant approved genetically modified (GM) crops for the 2021 grain season.
Horticultural growers, traders in dispute urged to contact Ombudsman
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell is encouraging growers and traders in disputes that fall under the Horticulture Code of Conduct to contact her office.
Timely reminder to ensure it’s a safe harvest for workers
The NSW Government has issued a timely warning for farmers and farm workers to take extra precautions around machinery and silos during the harvest season.