Farmers, fishers, foresters and related small businesses will be able to continue accessing free financial counselling services, with the announcement today of new funding agreements under the Rural Financial Counselling Service.
Queensland’s rural and agricultural communities will be in a stronger position to adapt to drought and climate change thanks to the Albanese and Palaszczuk Governments’ investment in drought resilience planning.
A food supply chain workforce capacity study will be undertaken by Jobs and Skills Australia to identify the best opportunities to grow a targeted workforce in the agriculture sector.
Australia’s livestock traceability system will get a technological boost to meet growing consumer demand, while improving Australia’s biosecurity, food safety, and market access.