The National Fruit Fly Council welcomes the announcement of further investment to strengthen the fruit fly management system. (more…)
Category: The Help
Australian berry growers welcome Federal Government support for fresh produce
The industry body representing Australia’s fastest growing fresh produce sector – berries – has welcomed the federal government’s confirmation of a $650,000 assistance package to restore consumer confidence following the recent spate of incidents of tampering with strawberries and other fruits. (more…)
Commercial partners sought to advance industry solutions
Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) is seeking partners to further develop and commercialise a range of potential solutions to some of the Australian red meat and livestock industry’s most pressing problems, including a new vaccine for Johne’s disease in sheep and cattle. (more…)
Australia’s largest research collaboration established to tackle feral deer
To tackle the escalating threat of feral deer, the Centre for Invasive Species Solutions has brought together five state and territory governments, three local councils, three universities, and three private environmental groups, to form Australia’s largest deer management research collaboration. (more…)
Advice for grain growers to improve on-farm biosecurity
Grain growers across Australia are fortunate to have access to biosecurity advice specifically for their industry from Grains Farm Biosecurity Officers in each of the main grain growing states. Officers can work one-on-one with growers to explain simple yet effective ways they can reduce the risks posed by pests, weeds and diseases. (more…)
New app gives farmers real-time grain of truth
For the first time, Australian farmers can forecast grain yield at the touch of a button, thanks to a new smart phone app developed by CSIRO. (more…)