The harvest strategy policy underpinning Australian fisheries has been updated, in a move which reflects advances in international best practice, further supports trust in our world-class fisheries management systems and provides certainty for commercial fishers and the environment. (more…)
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Reducing bycatch in Commonwealth fisheries
Australia continues to improve its fisheries management systems with the release of a new Commonwealth policy for avoiding and minimising bycatch—species caught but not targeted by commercial fishers. (more…)
$16.9 million for smart fruit fly management
Australian fruit and vegetable growers will be given a new edge in the fight against fruit fly, with new high-tech systems giving early warnings of fly movements. (more…)
Making smart farming ideas a reality
Landholders and community groups can now apply for up to $200,000 under round 2 of Smart Farms Small Grants. (more…)
Littleproud delivers better balanced boards
Female representation on agriculture boards has improved 10 per cent in the ten months David Littleproud has been Minister for Agriculture. (more…)
Working together to grow Australian forestry
Progress continues on the plan to build on the achievements of Australia’s forestry industries and secure the economic and social wellbeing of regional communities across the country. (more…)