Media releases

Agricultural shows will benefit from $15.4 million under the Liberal - National Government for a second round of the oversubscribed Agricultural Shows Development Grant Program.

The Australian Government is getting on with the job of building nationwide drought resilience with its continued support to farmers and regional communities across Australia through the Future Drought Fund.

More farm businesses will be able to apply for Regional Investment Corporation (RIC) loans under a revised definition of ‘farm business’ resulting from a public consultation process.

Australia’s first ever National Fisheries Plan has been released to drive sustainable growth of Australia’s fishing, aquaculture and seafood community. 

Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia David Littleproud and Minister for the Environment Sussan Ley said landscape-scale, coordinated action is critical to manage the scourge of pest animals.

A $13.86 million Australian Government investment in new 3D x-ray technology will create enormous benefits for Australian biosecurity.

A $989,000 Australian Government grant will help a wine industry consortium led by Wine Australia build an online pricing and market-data digital analytics platform to provide greater transparency throughout the supply chain.   

A $1,817,000 Australian Government grant to Australian Grape & Wine will continue to improve trade and grow demand in diversified international markets for locally produced premium wine.

Australia and India have reached agreement for an interim FTA that includes new market access opportunities for a range of agriculture commodities—an important first step to opening the massive Indian market to Australian farmers and agricultural exporter

Two Future Drought Fund programs, the Farm Business Resilience (FBR) and Regional Drought Resilience Planning (RDRP) will be extended to 2024 in Tasmania.