Rural and regional communities in South Australia and Western Australia are sharing in $11 million investment in local drought leadership through the Future Drought Fund’s (FDF) Drought Resilience Leaders program. (more…)
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OPERATION GRAIN HARVEST ASSIST: Website launched
Operation Grain Harvest Assist has launched its inaugural website. A national initiative coordinated and managed by former ADF members, the initiative is very much a collaborative effort with the Australian Grains Industry and is focused on motivating and mobilising former and retired ADF servicemen and women to assist grain producers harvest the bumper crop expected…
Making farms safer from age 2 to 92
This Farm Safety Week, the National Farmers’ Federation is urging farmers to take stock of what safety means to all farm participants whatever their age. (more…)
Backing the next generation of smart farmers
Farmers are being given a helping hand to adopt the next generation of sustainable farming practices in the latest round of the Australian Government’s Smart Farms Small Grants. Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management David Littleproud said 84 innovative projects aimed at boosting farmers’ agricultural productivity and natural resource management have been awarded funding.…
Lure of Western Australia hooks giant Huon Aquaculture
The expansion of Western Australia’s aquaculture industry has received a massive boost with one of Australia’s most significant aquaculture companies locking in its commitment to the State. (more…)
WA Government announces funding to help WA farmers deal with impacts of climate change
The southern half of Western Australia is being hit particularly hard by the impacts of climate change, presenting long-term water security challenges for farmers in the regions. In response, the WA Government makes two announcements. (more…)