A new Advisory Group established by the Albanese Labor Government to support the development of a mandatory Winegrape Purchases Code of Conduct will meet for the first time today.
Australia’s farm gate production value is forecast to exceed $100 billion this financial year – four years ahead of the National Farmers Federation’s 2030 target, and a record result proudly backed by the Albanese Labor Government.
Disaster loans from the Albanese and Crisafulli Governments have been increased to up to $2 million for primary producers hardest hit by this summer’s flood disaster.
The Albanese Labor Government is backing the development of a National Vineyard Register – a major Wine Australia project that will support a more sustainable future for Australia’s wine and grape industry.
The first round of the Supply Chain Capacity Program grants, valued at $20 million, are set to flow to Western Australian sheep producers and processors to bolster capital investment and build productivity.
The Albanese and Crisafulli Governments have extended the application deadline for Exceptional Disaster Assistance Recovery Grants of up to $75,000, giving primary producers impacted by the North and Far North Tropical Low in early 2025 an additional six
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 is continuing to back innovation in agriculture with a $450,000 funding boost helping support AgriFutures’ evokeAG which kicks off today in Melbourne.
Preliminary test results have confirmed H5 avian influenza (H5 bird flu) in additional wildlife species on Australia’s sub-Antarctic external territory of Heard Island following confirmation in southern elephant seals in November 2025.
The Albanese Labor Government continues to stand with farmers, primary producers and agriculture businesses across central Victoria impacted by bushfires.
