The future of sustainable forestry received a significant boost today with the official launch of the Albanese Government’s $100 million Australian Forest and Wood Innovations (AFWI) program.
Commonwealth, state, and territory agriculture ministers have met and confirmed their commitment to jointly lead the renewal of the Australian Animal Welfare Strategy (AAWS), and to develop a National Statement on Animal Welfare.
ABARES latest forecasts, released today, show that Australia’s agriculture industry remains in good shape, with production levels expected to rebound by up to 6% in 2024-25.
Two new research centres have been identified as the preferred candidates to receive funding under the Albanese Government funded Australian Forest and Wood Innovations (AFWI) program after a competitive expressions of interest process.
A new Sustainable Biosecurity Funding Advisory Panel will for the first-time boost transparency for farmers and importers by giving them a say on biosecurity priorities and showing how Commonwealth biosecurity funding is used.
The board for the establishment and management of the $100 million Australian Forest and Wood Innovations (AFWI) research institute has been appointed.
In the next step in the Albanese Government’s plan to assist Australia’s agriculture become even more sustainable, two grant rounds worth $54 million will open tomorrow under the Government’s Climate-Smart Agriculture Program.
Australia’s agriculture industry has had its first say on issues to be considered in the Albanese Government's plan to reduce its emissions and lift its sustainability.
