The Federal Government has been ‘whipping’ through the delivery of its commitments in agriculture and water resources, with agriculture growing faster than any other sector, at 15%, in the 12 months to the March 2017 quarter. (more…)
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Biosecurity continues to strengthen under new legislation
Since the most comprehensive overhaul of national biosecurity in more than a century came into force, the health of Australian farms, families, flora and fauna is being protected through stronger and more effective legislation than ever before. (more…)
Applications open for leader of Armidale Centre of Excellence
Applications are now open for a new leader to modernise the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) and build an effective and efficient regulator, as part of a Centre of Agricultural Excellence in Armidale. (more…)
Modelling wheat yield penalties from delayed emergence
Wheat growers whose crops have experienced delayed emergence due to low rainfall, have been advised to carefully match inputs to yield potential as the season unfolds. (more…)
Investing $4.5 million for collaborative farming projects
The Government announced $4.5 million in grants have been awarded to help groups of farmers implement new collaborative business approaches to deliver greater farm gate returns. (more…)
Riverina in good hands on World Environment Day
Assistant Minister to the Deputy Prime Minister, Luke Hartsuyker, said the Riverina community was working hard with the support of Australian Government Landcare grants to generate practical results at a grass roots level across the Riverina. (more…)