The national sheep flock is set to enter a significant rebuilding phase in 2021 on the back of improved seasonal conditions in key sheep production regions of eastern Australia, according to Meat & Livestock Australia’s (MLA) 2021 Sheep Industry Projections.
New research facilities to support jobs and grow aquaculture industry
The WA Government is investing $500,000 to boost Western Australia's shellfish research capacity and support the growth of the emerging aquaculture industries, as part of the State's $5.5 billion recovery and jobs plan.
Assurance Program to moo-ve dairy exports forward
A new partnership to deliver the new Dairy Export Assurance Program has launched to cut red tape, streamline audit arrangements and open up trade market access opportunities for farmers.
New chair and directors appointed to Agricultural Innovation Australia
The Australian Government has welcomed the appointment of three new directors, including the chair, to the inaugural board of Agricultural Innovation Australia (AIA).
Australian agriculture set for solid year
Despite the challenges of 2020, Australian agriculture is in its strongest position in years with the NAB Rural Commodities Index rising 4.2% in January 2021 to now be 7.3% higher than this time last year (2020).
Aussie barley headed to Mexico no small beer
Australian barley is heading to a significant new market this month after the nation’s biggest grains exporter, CBH Group, signed a deal to ship 30,000 tonnes of malting barley to Heineken Mexico.
Herbicide mode of action classification changes to deliver better system for Australian farmers
Herbicide mode of action (MoA) classifications will soon be updated to capture new active constituents and ensure the Australian MoA classification system is future proofed for Australia’s world class famers and internationally aligned.
More Seasonal Workforce Support For Farmers
More than 1,000 workers will benefit from additional accommodation, transport and support services in the state’s major horticulture regions, with the first grant recipients of the Victorian Government’s $6 million Seasonal Workforce Accommodation Program (SWAP) announced.