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…)
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Conditions remain favourable for Australia’s forestry sector
A report released by the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) highlighted continued growth in Australia’s forestry sector thanks to favourable conditions in key markets, particularly housing and international trade. (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…)
Positive Pork CRC outcomes outlined
Roger Campbell, in his final annual report as Pork CRC CEO, has highlighted positive R&D outcomes, including measuring and enhancing contentment of sows housed in conventional farrowing systems, global interest in a swine dysentery vaccine developed by Murdoch University, research at SARDI which developed an eating quality model for Australian pork and enhanced AusScan calibrations…
New Australian standard for forest stewardship
Australia’s forestry industry is set to benefit from the launch of a second Australian certification standard for the sustainable management of the nation’s forests. (more…)