The Department of Agriculture is inviting applications for grants worth $4 million to fund projects to enhance traceability in the food supply chain, enhancing trust in Australian-grown products and boosting the competitiveness of agricultural exporters. (more…)
Author: Farming's Future
Pigeonpea needs integrated weed management
Pigeonpea might not be well known in Australia, but there are more than a billion people in Asia and Africa who eat this dried grain legume in a variety of dishes, and global demand is high. (more…)
International Year of Plant Health in 2020
Australia will be making the most of the first International Year of Plant Health in 2020 by promoting how much Australians value plants, and how we can best protect them. (more…)
Make sure hitch hikers don’t arrive with backpacker labour
At this time of year, many fruit or veg producers will have casual labourers, often backpackers, on their property to help with harvesting activities. (more…)
The surprising benefit to bottom line in farming with TR4
Panama disease tropical race 4 is a devastating disease, no grower would wish upon another. (more…)
Business the focus at China’s leading international wine expo
A record 61 Australian wine exhibitors showcased some of the country’s finest wines at China’s leading international wine and spirit expo ProWine China, from 12 to 14 November 2019. (more…)