Farming's Future

Local farmers creating value from waste

October 20, 2017

Local farmers have been doing it tough over the past ten years but recently published research by a team from QUT and Griffith University has unearthed a potential antidote to the problem. (more…)

Pork CRC benchmarking producers progressing

October 20, 2017

Pork CRC benchmarking results for 2016-17 are in and the progress achieved by Australian pork producers has impressed CEO Roger Campbell. (more…)

Australian wine businesses capture growing export opportunities

October 19, 2017

Wine Australia’s Export Report released shows that, in the 12 months ended 30 September 2017, Australian wine exports continued to grow strongly in both volume and value. Export value grew 13 per cent to $2.44 billion and volume grew by 9 per cent to 799 million litres. (more…)

Duncan Fraser - Outgoing Chairman

October 19, 2017

Outgoing Chairman of the Board Duncan Fraser has been praised for his leadership in guiding the Cooperative Research Centre for Sheep Industry Innovation during a crucial period in the organisation’s history. (more…)

$60m to encourage Smart Farming Partnerships

October 17, 2017

The National Landcare Program’s new Smart Farming Partnerships is offering multi-year grants of between $250,000 and $4 million to put in place new and innovative sustainable land management practices, which protect and improve the condition of soils, vegetation and biodiversity. (more…)

$18 million to boost Australian grain productivity

October 16, 2017

The Australian agricultural sector has never had a more important role to play in national and global food security with world food demand set to rise by 75 per cent by 2050 from 2007 levels. (more…)