Tag: agriculture
Making agriculture a $100 billion industry
The House Standing Committee on Agriculture and Water Resources recently launched an inquiry into growing Australian agriculture to $100 billion by 2030.
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Agricultural trade mission moves to Vietnam
A collaborative Ministerial and industry trade mission to Asia moves to Vietnam today, focused on opening new opportunities in the burgeoning economy.
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Trade mission sets out to strengthen & expand Australia’s agricultural exports
The National Farmer’s Federation will join a trade mission to Japan, South Korea and Vietnam this week with the Minister for Agriculture, Bridget McKenzie.
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Mountain agriculture vital to ending hunger
In a book published by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and The University of Western Australia, experts are calling for global decision-makers to include mountain agriculture on their agenda when tackling hunger and malnutrition.
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Mandatory import permits for cut flowers and foliage
From 1 September 2019, import permits will be required for cut flowers and foliage sent to Australia produced using a systems approach from Kenya, Colombia and Ecuador.
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Countdown is on to apply for a 2020 Nuffield Scholarship
The search for Australia’s next wave of Nuffield Scholars continues for one more week, with up to 25 exciting scholarships available to primary producers passionate about the future of agriculture.
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Provenir’s Crowdfunding Campaign a success with over $68,000 raised
Provenir is proud to announce the overwhelming success of its crowdfunding campaign having received pledges worth a total of $68,166 – more than double the original campaign target of $33,000.
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Innovative science is key in the fight against fruit fly
While naturally bred male-only ‘genetic sexing’ strains are available for some overseas fruit flies, this project aims to develop the technology for the Queensland fruit fly, which is the most significant insect threat to Australia’s $12.9 billion horticultural industry.
Read MoreHorticulture leads Australian agriculture in value and on-farm efficiency
A recent analysis of Australian agricultural industries has put horticulture at the forefront in sustainable practices.
Read MoreNew eco-friendly solution to help fight the scourge of Parkinsonia
A new, environmentally friendly tool to manage Parkinsonia is now available to landholders, in what is a major development in the fight against the noxious woody weed.
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National horticulture course gives growers the goods
The Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) is offering a new mid-year intake and part-time study options for its highly-regarded Masterclass in Horticultural Business.
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AUSTRALIAN ORGANIC LAUNCHES FIRST OF ITS 2019 COOKBOOKS CELEBRATING THE BEST IN AUSSIE ORGANIC PRODUCE
As the first of Australian Organic’s cookbooks for 2019, the collection of delicious dishes, featuring certified organic ingredients, was created by some of Australia’s best-loved chefs and healthy living advocates.
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