Future Drought Fund: $29 million to deliver innovation in drought resilience
Innovative projects to prepare for the impacts of drought will share in $29 million funding through the Australian Government’s $5 billion Future Drought Fund (FDF). Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia David Littleproud said the applications for the Drought Resilience Innovation Grants program demonstrated strong interest in harnessing innovation to better prepare for periods of […]
Round two of Rotamarker rebate is expected to improve farm safety
Queensland farmers can now access round two of rebates for the installation of overhead warning markers which indicate powerlines, making their rural workplaces safer. The Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) has again partnered with Ergon Energy Network and Energex to offer farmers belonging to any of QFF’s 21 industry members a 50% co-contribution to install up […]
AGCO Agriculture Foundation opens applications for Climate Action grants
The AGCO Agriculture Foundation (AAF) has announced the launch of its new grant application cycle on the theme of “Climate Action Within the Context of Agriculture” for non-profit organizations with grant proposals between USD$20,000 TO $300,000 and located anywhere across the globe. In alignment with the United Nation Sustainable Development Goal 13 (SDG 13) on “Climate Action” and […]
Future Drought Fund partners with CSIRO at a local level
A partnership between the Australian Government and CSIRO will support drought resilience in regional Australia. The partnership with the national science agency will apply the best available science, research and evidence to drought resilience planning in the regions. The program has been developed to help governments, communities, industry and farmers work together to develop regional […]
Future Drought Fund mentoring program helps build stronger regional centres
Round three of the Future Drought Fund’s Drought Resilience Leaders mentoring program is open nationally until 19 April 2022. The aim of the mentoring program is to join experienced farmers and industry professionals with those that want the chance to learn about drought preparedness. This is a chance for mentees to get one-to-one assistance from […]
Australia leads global efforts to prevent future pandemics with a $8.4 million program
A significant new initiative aimed at bolstering Australia’s wildlife health and early warning capabilities has been outlined today. The Federal Government has advised it will spend $8.4 million over the next four years towards preventing, detecting, and mitigating the impacts of emerging animal diseases, including those with pandemic potential. COVID-19 has brought into sharp focus […]
Soil science challenge offers grants worth $20 million
Up to $20 million in Federal Government grants is available for innovative research that addresses priority knowledge gaps in soil health and soil management as a part of the ‘Soil Science Challenge’. The new research grants will tackle soil research priorities around carbon dynamics, hydrology, biology and nutrients, and the soil/root interface The Soil Science […]
Climate data for farmers to prepare for future droughts is now live
Two digital tools are expected to deliver farmers the best available climate data to help prepare for future drought and climate change. The Drought Resilience Self-Assessment Tool (DR.SAT) and the Climate Services for Agriculture (CSA) platform are two key investments under the $5 billion Future Drought Fund. These tools are about using technology to make […]
Future Drought Fund selects the next generation of drought resilient leaders
The Australian Government continues to invest in the next generation of drought resilient leaders through the Future Drought Fund (FDF) by selecting 99 mentees and 66 mentors for round two of the mentoring programs. The mentoring program joins farmers with experienced industry professionals for a chance to learn about drought preparedness from those who have […]
Federal government backs stronger foundations for agriculture with grants
With over $300 million stumped up in a Mid-Year Economic Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO)investment, it confirms the Federal government’s ongoing commitment to support the agriculture industry. This year’s MYEFO builds on actions taken by the Federal Government to drive agriculture’s resilience, competitiveness, and growth in support of industry’s target of $100 billion in farmgate value by […]