Farming's Future

Central Tablelands Local Land Services working to help smaller farms

December 13, 2018

Central Tablelands Local Land Services recognises this is a highly diverse agricultural region. Many landholders live away from their farm, are new to owning land or don’t get their primary source of income from the land. (more…)

Potential premium for farmers as Minister expands definition of grain fed beef

December 11, 2018

Beef farmers will now be able to market their cattle as “Grain Fed Finished” after feeding them grain for 35 days before sale or export, and will be able to ask a premium for these animals. (more…)

Join the biosecurity conversation in Australia!

December 10, 2018

The Gold Coast will be abuzz with all things biosecurity on 12-13 June 2019, when government, industry and other interested parties unite for the inaugural Australian Biosecurity Symposium. (more…)

Boost for WA jobs and local lobster supply from WA’s most iconic fishery

December 10, 2018

The WA Government plans to double the value of Western Australia’s acclaimed western rock lobster industry and create up to 500 WA jobs. (more…)

$5 billion Future Drought Fund

December 3, 2018

The Australian Government has introduced legislation to establish a new, secure, revenue stream – which will grow to be worth $5 billion – for drought resilience, preparedness and recovery. (more…)

QFF welcomes farm compost exemption

November 28, 2018

Queensland farmers can continue using composts and other organic products on farm following continued advocacy by the Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) and industry members. (more…)

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Gary Sansom Scholarship applications open

Agtech the answer to future grain sorghum development

Commercial fishing industry calls crisis talks on resource access

Post-harvest jobs to protect stored grain from pests

Northern Tasmania declared fruit fly free

Growing farm profitability through GRDC Updates

Festive fruit, veg and nuts bring slice of health to Christmas