Future Drought Fund creating drought resilient leaders in Queensland
The Australia Government is investing in building drought resilient leaders through the $5 billion Future Drought Fund (FDF). Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia, David Littleproud said 23 participants have been selected for the Drought Resilience Leaders program in Central West Queensland. “Farmers and members of the community here in Central West Queensland will have the […]
Future Drought Fund’s first year sets a strong foundation for drought resilience
The Australian Government has released the inaugural Future Drought Fund Annual Report, covering 2020–2021. The FDF has long been presented as a flagship of the Australian Government’s Drought Response, Resilience and Preparedness Plan. On the 1st of July 2020, eight Future Drought Fund programs designed to build resilience to future droughts were launched. The first […]
Business Competitiveness Program $500K grant for Victorian Manufacturers
The Victorian government has recently launched the Business Competitiveness Program (BCP) to stimulate a COVID-19 recovery. BCP is designed to assist small and medium manufacturers to expand their operations, implement new technologies and help create new jobs. The program is aimed at expanding manufacturers with at least $1.5m turnover and 20+ staff. On offers are […]
Feral Pig Action Plan sets out actions to improve management and reduce impacts
A national and coordinated approach to feral pig management has just been released following the endorsement of the National Feral Pig Action Plan. The plan is expected to guide and support all land managers to deliver best practice management of feral pigs. This is the first national strategy that has been developed to address the […]
Fair Farms program pays out $3.2 million to support horticulture employers
The Australian Government has granted $3.2 million to Growcom to bolster uptake of the Fair Farms program and help more horticulture producers get on board with the program. The Fair Farms program has been put into place to help horticulture businesses ensure their workers are fully covered for work health and safety regulations. Fair Farms […]
Water Research will open up the Top End for more farm production
A project to bolster water sustainability in northern Australia is about to start, gathering the insights Northern Territory producers need for greater crop yields while reducing water usage. The three-year Water Productivity Trial will be led by the NT Farmers Association, with a $250,000 contribution from the Australian Government-funded Cooperative Research Centre for Developing Northern Australia (CRCNA). It will use […]
Ag shows will put their additional $25M COVID-19 lifeline towards saving future events
Agricultural and royal show societies have received much needed funding of $25 as they recover from the cost of COVID-19, ensuring they can continue into 2022 and beyond Colloquially known as ‘ag shows’, these long-running events in country towns and cities across the country are staples in the annual community calendar. These iconic events provide […]
Pilot scheme to reward farmers for improving their native vegetation is now open
Applications are now open for the Australian Government’s $22.3 million Enhancing Remnant Vegetation Pilot, but hurry as applications for the scheme close on 27 October 2021. Six regions will be able to participate in the pilot with the intent to roll out to other regions in the future. This pilot is a key component of […]
Prawn industry funding to building better biosecurity for production
A research and development project at James Cook University, Townsville will receive $378,564 in funding from Cooperative Research Centre for Developing Northern Australia (CRCNA). The project is a collaboration with the Australian Prawn Farmers Association to identify the most common biosecurity risks to the prawn industry. Pathogens and viruses are a couple of the biggest challenges […]
Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hubs given an additional $20 million
The Federal Government is propping up the eight Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hubs with an additional $20 million to expand their focus across agriculture. The further $20 million is to develop regionally focused and responsive innovation and is the next phase in the evolution of the Drought Hubs from being just drought focused to being […]