Australia has joined the Emirates Declaration on Sustainable Agriculture, Resilient Food Systems and Climate action at the United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP28.
Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Murray Watt today officially launched Australia’s first National Soil Action Plan to address priorities in soil health and ensure long-term soil security.
Animal welfare in livestock exports will have more meaningful and targeted oversight thanks to the establishment of the Inspector-General of Animal Welfare and Live Animal Exports.
Celebrating the vital role of fisheries in feeding the world’s growing population, and promoting the importance of maintaining healthy and sustainable ocean ecosystems are the key focus areas this World Fisheries Day.
Today, on National Ag Day, we celebrate the people behind Australia’s great agriculture industry, and the important role it plays in our economy, food security and rural workforce.
The Australian Agricultural Traceability Strategic Reference Group (AATSRG) has now been established to help industry enhance traceability systems, helping to boost Australia’s biosecurity and grow trade relationships.
Australians now have an opportunity to share their views on how the agriculture and land sectors can play a part in the Albanese Government’s economy-wide Net Zero 2050 Plan.
Australia’s animal disease preparedness is being put to the test across the country this week, with a series of simulation exercises to prepare animal health laboratories for large-scale disease outbreaks.
Tasmanian farmers can now access specialist business coaching and the tools they need to prepare for and manage drought and adapt to a changing climate.
