Tag: agriculture
Making agriculture a $100 billion industry
by Small Farms | Sep 10, 2019 | Farming | 0 |
The House Standing Committee on Agriculture and Water Resources recently launched an inquiry into growing Australian agriculture to $100 billion by 2030.
Read MoreAgricultural trade mission moves to Vietnam
by Small Farms | Sep 3, 2019 | Farming | 0 |
A collaborative Ministerial and industry trade mission to Asia moves to Vietnam today, focused on opening new opportunities in the burgeoning economy.
Read MoreTrade mission sets out to strengthen & expand Australia’s agricultural exports
by Small Farms | Aug 30, 2019 | Farming | 0 |
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.
Read MoreMountain agriculture vital to ending hunger
by Small Farms | Aug 15, 2019 | Uncategorized | 0 |
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.
Read MoreMandatory import permits for cut flowers and foliage
by Small Farms | Jul 19, 2019 | Plants | 0 |
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.
Read MoreCountdown is on to apply for a 2020 Nuffield Scholarship
by Small Farms | Jun 11, 2019 | Farming | 0 |
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.
Read MoreProvenir’s Crowdfunding Campaign a success with over $68,000 raised
by Small Farms | Jun 3, 2019 | Farming | 0 |
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.
Read MoreInnovative science is key in the fight against fruit fly
by Small Farms | May 30, 2019 | Animals, Plants | 0 |
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
by Small Farms | May 30, 2019 | Plants | 0 |
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
by Small Farms | May 28, 2019 | Plants | 0 |
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.
Read MoreNational horticulture course gives growers the goods
by Small Farms | May 21, 2019 | DIY | 0 |
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.
Read MoreAUSTRALIAN ORGANIC LAUNCHES FIRST OF ITS 2019 COOKBOOKS CELEBRATING THE BEST IN AUSSIE ORGANIC PRODUCE
by Small Farms | May 13, 2019 | DIY, Plants | 0 |
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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