The WA Government has allocated $1.5 million towards a new project supporting Western Australian farmers to adopt self-sufficient water supply systems and build long-term drought resilience.
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Call for cane exemption to new cropping land regulation
A State Government move to impose a new bureaucratic process on farmers expanding their cropping area along the Queensland coast is unnecessary and duplicates existing regulation on the sugarcane industry.
Dairy farmers can seek help without fear of retribution: Ombudsman
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell says dairy farmers in dispute can get in touch with her office for initial guidance, without fear of retribution.
Victoria And Tasmania Play To Their Strengths
In a landmark agreement, Victoria and Tasmania have agreed to a new arrangement to return Australians and seasonal workers that will see Victoria’s farms receive the workers they need without impacting on the Tasmanian seasonal worker program, while also ensuring more Australians can return home from overseas.
$10 million Future Drought Fund investment to deliver climate information services to farmers
The Australian Government is investing $10 million through the Climate Services for Agriculture program to help farm businesses increase drought and climate resilience.
Near record Victorian grain harvest puts pressure on regional roads and rail
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.
Australian Future Cotton Leaders Program participants announced
The participants in the latest edition of the Australian cotton industry’s premier leadership initiative – the Australian Future Cotton Leaders Program (AFCLP) – have been announced.
FeralScan celebrates 10 years of pest monitoring
Launched on Australia Day 2011, FeralScan has marked its tenth anniversary with a major upgrade to the free Centre for Invasive Species Solutions community pest management resource, which will enhance pest animal management programs across Australia.