Community groups and organisations that support bushfire-affected red meat producers are being reminded to apply for funding through Meat & Livestock Australia’s (MLA) ongoing Bushfire Recovery Sponsorship Program.
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Capital drought places farming’s $100 billion vision at risk
A report out by AgriFutures quantifies the capital drought constraining Australian agriculture's growth and identifies the main barriers to investment.
Independent experts to review imported prawn biosecurity risks
A scientific advisory group will independently evaluate how the department has assessed the biosecurity risks posed by imported raw prawns.
Winter harvest booms, summer cropping on the improve
ABARES has released its Australian crop report – February 2021 and estimates 2020-21 national winter crop production to be the second biggest harvest on record.
Lure of Western Australia hooks giant Huon Aquaculture
The expansion of Western Australia's aquaculture industry has received a massive boost with one of Australia's most significant aquaculture companies locking in its commitment to the State.
Improved seasonal conditions underpin flock rebuild
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 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).