The Albanese Labor Government is helping to keep Australia’s farmers farming and our food production system strong, with the first shipment of urea locked in with industry and the Indonesian Government arriving in Australia today.
The Albanese Labor Government continues to deliver support to farmers and agricultural exporters, with 10 new grants that will enhance Australia’s agricultural traceability systems to share in $4 million.
Australia’s farm gate production value is forecast to reach almost $100 billion next financial year, despite farmers facing serious challenges with seasonal conditions and the impact of the war in the Middle East.
Farmers, manufacturers and the community will continue to benefit from safe agricultural and veterinary chemicals, thanks to $8.7 million in new funding from the Albanese Government for the operations of the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines
The Albanese Labor Government is committed to a strong sugar industry in Australia, where fair and robust regulatory settings support our sugarcane growers and sugar millers.
The Albanese Labor Government continues to stand with farmers and primary producers impacted by the North Queensland Monsoon Trough and ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji.
The Albanese Labor Government’s Free TAFE program has helped thousands of Australians kick-start a career in agriculture since it was introduced in 2023.
On National Agriculture Day, the Albanese Labor Government acknowledges and celebrates the incredible success of Australia’s world-class farmers and producers as the industry heads towards a record-breaking year.
The Albanese Labor Government has taken the next important step in the development of the National Food Security Strategy, Feeding Australia, with the appointment of the National Food Council.