Australian vegetable growers have welcomed the government’s increased investment in the nation’s biosecurity sector announced in 2018’s Federal Budget, with industry representative body AUSVEG saying it is critical to ensuring Australia’s agricultural production systems are protected. (more…)
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Australia and Vietnam celebrate 25 year agriculture research partnership
Australia and Vietnam are marking 25 years of collaborative research in agriculture, which has funded 170 projects across Vietnam, worth $100 million since 1993. (more…)
Healthy soils to grow Australian farm sector
Minister for Agriculture David Littleproud met with Australia’s National Soils Advocate to welcome the release of his new report into the importance of soil to Australia’s farmers and food supply. (more…)
Supporting bold vision to grow agriculture into a $100 billion industry
Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources David Littleproud welcomed the release of the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) blueprint, Talking 2030: Growing agriculture into a $100 billion industry. (more…)
Government asks fast food providers to discuss Country of Origin Labelling
Agriculture Minister David Littleproud has written to fast food outlets inviting them to discuss voluntarily displaying Country of Origin Labelling information. (more…)
International Day of Forests focus on industry and sustainability
International Day of Forests (21 March 2018) is a celebration of what our forests, timber and wood products mean to our lives, and the critical importance of sustainable management to protect the environment. (more…)