Six new Aussie start-ups chosen to accelerate food innovation
Mars Food Australia has selected six innovative food start-ups to take part in the inaugural SEEDS OF CHANGE™ Accelerator program.
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FAO Director-General Graziano da Silva hands over helm to Qu Dongyu with call to improve access to quality food for all
Social protection programmes and public policies are fundamental to reducing hunger, and the quality of our food – both produced and consumed – must be improved, FAO’s Director-General José Graziano da Silva said at a handover ceremony marking his last day at the UN agency’s…
Consensus reached on reducing agricultural emissions
The NZ Government has reached an historic consensus with farming leaders to implement farm-level pricing of climate change emissions from the agriculture sector by 2025; signalling a strong commitment from the Government and farming leadership to cooperate in order to tackle climate change, announced the…
FAO Director-General inaugurates the World Center for Sustainable Food Systems
FAO Director General, José Graziano da Silva, urged cities around the world to redouble their efforts to promote healthier and more sustainable urban diets and food systems to tackle the increasing levels of overweight and obesity.
NSW Government funding announced for research into farm insurance
GrainGrowers welcomes July 18 2019’s announcement by NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro about funding to explore options around a national insurance program for farmers. With the ongoing drought and a low winter crop forecast, farmers need access to appropriate risk management options to help protect…
The world is off track to meet most food and agriculture-related Sustainable Development Goals
The world is off track to meet most of the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) targets linked to hunger, food security and nutrition, according to a FAO report released.
Australia, Brazil and Guatemala join forces in WTO action
Meeting in Cairns, Global Sugar Alliance members are united in their support of calls to establish a World Trade Organisation (WTO) Panel to investigate and rule on India’s harmful sugar subsidies.
Australian 2019 vintage crushes predictions
The Australian winegrape crush for 2019 is estimated to be 1.73 million tonnes, just one per cent below the 10-year average, according to the National Vintage Report 2019 released by Wine Australia.
Australian seafood industry steps up to the plate in war against plastic
Seafood Industry Australia (SIA), the national peak body representing the Australian seafood industry, has taken Plastic-Free July as an opportunity to highlight the innovative ways seafood businesses are fighting the war against plastic by finding replacements, implementing change and protecting the marine environment.
UniSA research shows environmental sustainability improves profits
There is often a perception that many businesses put profit first and the environment a distant second, but new research from the University of South Australia suggests companies prioritising a healthy planet are now the ones reaping the financial rewards.
Global cooperation key to strengthening fisheries compliance
The Sixth Global Fisheries Enforcement Training Workshop in Bangkok, Thailand attracted representatives from 63 countries, including Australia.
Protracted conflicts and adverse weather conditions exacerbate food needs
Ongoing conflicts and dry weather conditions remain the primary causes of high levels of severe food insecurity, hampering food availability and access for millions of people, according to the Crop Prospects and Food Situation report issued.