Central Gippsland irrigation funding
The Victorian Government is investigating ways to ensure agriculture in central Gippsland has a strong and resilient future.
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Investing in agritech to enhance sustainable farming practices
The Australian Government is backing new technology to help Australian farms become more drought resilient.
First crop of agriculture students from Japan join UWA
The University of Western Australia has welcomed a group of agriculture students from Nagoya University in Japan as part of a joint Doctor of Philosophy program in which students simultaneously enrol and complete part of their degree at both UWA and Nagoya University.
Colin Hurst elected as Federated Farmers Arable Chairperson
The new Chairperson of the Federated Farmers Arable Industry Group, Colin Hurst, brings wide experience and an acknowledged reputation for hard work, tenacity and leadership to the role.
2020 Agriculture webinar series: Supporting a sustainable local agricultural industry
Amid ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns, the Department of Primary Industry and Resources (DPIR) is launching its first ever weekly webinar series, aimed at helping growers keep abreast of national and local agricultural projects.
Looking at the future of NZ’s food production system
New Zealand’s food and primary industries need to capitalise on our rising international reputation with a long-term food strategy that supports sustainability and can adapt to new technologies and consumer demands, say experts.
Horticulture student’s drive to push NZ’s high-quality produce around the globe is rewarded
The journey of New Zealand’s high quality nutritious food from farmer to fork is what drives Agcarm’s horticultural scholarship winner, Alexandra Tomkins in her goal to be a leader in food production.
Funding for farm microgrids
Farmers may benefit from more secure, affordable and reliable energy after a group of agriculture and energy organisations were successful in securing $654,807 to assess the advantages of microgrids through the Federal Government’s Regional and Remote Communities Reliability Fund.
Thirty countries will benefit as Global Environment Facility funds FAO-led projects
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) welcomed the decision by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Council to allocate a substantial $ 176 million to 24 of its projects that tackle the critical intersection between agriculture and environmental concerns. The decision came…
Investing in our smart farming future
Sustainable farming efforts are being boosted with more Australian Government support under the latest round of the $43.5 million Smart Farms Small Grants program.
Australia’s sheep flock falls to lowest level since 1905
Australia’s sheep flock fell to its lowest level in 113 years with a fall of 7 per cent in 2018-19 to 66 million sheep, according to data released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
Fire grounds generating unique crop pest and disease intel
The devastating impact of bushfires which have ravaged many parts of rural Australia in recent times is known only too well.