An online platform to support farmers manage climate risks and build drought resilience has been improved following input from across the agricultural sector
The Albanese Government is investing $9.3 million in soil technology that could help Australian farmers increase soil carbon in cropping systems, improve soil health and resilience, and diversify farm income.
Stakeholders from across the country are being invited to have their say on how the Albanese Government’s new Inspector-General of Animal Welfare will operate.
Queensland, in partnership with the Northern Territory and Western Australia, will have even stronger surveillance and preparedness for emergency animal diseases with an injection of $4.33 million in federal funding.
Victorian scientists are working to identify the pheromone that physiologically drives invasive sea stars to congregate en masse during mating, to help remove the pest from Australian marine areas and fisheries.
New funding will support Australian farmers to demonstrate their sustainable farming practices, leading the way on developing a provable product-claim that assures key export markets.
The Albanese Government’s tougher infringements for travellers who fail to declare biosecurity risk items have taken effect, with one overseas traveller already paying the price.
Ms Cathy McGowan AO has been appointed the new AgriFutures Australia Chairperson – the latest move in a long career advocating for rural and regional areas.
