The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says more funding is needed to ensure Victoria’s crumbling regional road and rail freight infrastructure can cope with future increased freight as this season’s bumper grain harvest highlights the network’s shortfalls.
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Early, positive start to New Zealand export onion season
The 2021 New Zealand export onion season is off to an early and positive start.
$14.5m surge in capacity to respond to changing khapra beetle threat
The Australian grain and horticulture industry will be better protected from the threat of khapra beetle following a $14.5 million investment to strengthen biosecurity measures at the border.
New dairy farm business tools released
Dairy farmers can now access new business calculators, making it simpler and easier for them to work out future budgets and manage their profit margins, thanks to an election commitment that has been delivered.
Dairy leads the whey in strategic engagement with India
The Australian Government is helping the dairy sector to build research and development collaborations, share technical expertise and develop relationships to benefit our dairy farmers.
More workers to support Australian farmers
The Australian Government is providing more flexibility to encourage temporary visa holders to support Australian farmers struggling to find workers during COVID-19.
Backing Australian farmers to expand horizons in 2021
The Australian Government is investing $72.7 million to help Australian farming, forestry and fishing exporters to expand and diversify their export markets in 2021 as part of its Agri-Business Expansion Initiative.
Organics Industry Advisory Group
An Organics Industry Advisory Group representing producers, manufacturers, exporters, importers and retailers will be established to ensure our regulatory framework is fit-for-purpose going forward.