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 […]
Federal Government adds $5 billion to Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility
Infrastructure projects in the Christmas Island and Cocos (Keeling) Islands, collectively known as the Indian Ocean Territories (IOTs), will soon be eligible to apply for concessional loans and other financing support from the Federal Government’s $5 billion Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF). It is expected the IOTs being eligible for NAIF funding will open up exciting […]
Horticulture growers can access $35 million to purchase and install protective netting
Horticulture growers will be able to access $35 million in Federal Government funding to purchase and install protective horticultural netting. This is an expansion the Horticultural Netting Program trial that was set-up to provide assistance to growers Australia wide. The expansion of the Horticultural Netting Program trial is in place to support resilience against climate change […]
Soil management is aided by $13.8 million for over 200 soil extension activities
The final round of the Federal Government’s Smart Farms Small Grants program has now been finalised, with $13.8 million funding 32 grants and over 200 individual activities to improve soil health and soil management. Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia, David Littleproud said the grants will help farmers and land managers change the way they […]
Agriculture career opportunities boosted by a $1.3 million grant to AgriFutures Australia
The Federal Government is providing $1.3 million towards new research that aims to bolster agriculture’s capacity to attract and retain workers. The research is to be undertaken by AgriFutures Australia and is expected to support agricultural employers and businesses to better target recruitment and retention of workers. Challenging outdated perceptions of modern agricultural work is critical […]
Regional business recovery expected to benefit from a $8.6m support program
Regional small businesses that have suffered the brunt of lockdowns, drought and bushfires will get specialised Australian Government assistance to support the country’s economic recovery. The Regional Small Business Support Program pilot – valued at $8.6 million – will be rolled out from the beginning of 2022, building on the successful Drought Communities Small Business […]
Grant of $1.1 million adds to national traceability arrangements for all horses
The Federal government is providing a $1.1 million towards establishing national traceability arrangements for all horses, and it is expected the funding will contribute to progress towards recommendations from the National Horse Traceability Working Group. Horses and maintaining their health status are part of the rural social fabric on which Australian agriculture’s continued productivity relies. […]
More than $11 million for Future Drought Fund’s Drought Resilience Leaders program
The program has been developed to give farmers and others in regional communities the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills through leadership development and mentoring to help build local drought resilience with 143 mentees and 117 mentors already selected for round one of the program. The Federal Government is partnering with the Australian Rural Leadership […]
Business grants worth $111.9 million up for grabs in Northern Australia
Applications for the first round of $111.9 million worth of grants opened today for eligible businesses in Australia’s north looking to expand, diversify or grow a new industry. The applications close on 10 December 2021. Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia, David Littleproud, said this first round of Northern Australia Development Program grants is about backing […]
ARC project plans to reverse decline of Sydney rock oyster with a $541,352 grant
A UNSW scientist has received a $541,352 Discovery Indigenous grant from the Australian Research Council [ARC] to help the Sydney rock oyster acclimatise to climate change in the hope of preventing future declines in the species’ production. The multi-university research project, led by Indigenous Scientia Senior Lecturer and ARC DAATSIA Fellow, Dr Laura Parker from […]