Media releases

Farmers and farm-related small businesses have two more weeks (up to Wednesday 30 September 2020) to take advantage of two-year interest free loans from the Regional Investment Corporation (RIC) before the drought-related loan terms change.

Coffs Coast farmers’ co-op Oz Group has been awarded a grant to assure customer confidence in its premium berry supply chain through thermal labelling technology.

A formal pre-emptive zoning arrangement will facilitate the export of Australian pig meat between Singapore and Australia in the event of an outbreak of African swine fever (ASF). This positive outcome is a result of the constructive relationship and ongo

Agriculture Minister David Littleproud says he’s looking forward to digging in with new National Soils Advocate the Hon Penelope Wensley AC to help grow farming’s sustainable future.

The Australian Government is investing in the development of an online self-assessment tool to help primary producers find the best-fit traceability system for their business.

The Australian Government’s thoughts are with the families and friends of the two Australians reported as missing as a result of the tragic sinking of a livestock carrier yesterday.

National Cabinet to adopt a binding, enforceable, evidence-based National Agricultural Workers Code that will ensure Australian famers can keep feeding and clothing us while also protecting the health of all communities.

Vanuatu has answered Australia’s call for Top End mango pickers, with more than 160 workers flying in this morning from the South Pacific nation to start their 14-day COVID-19 quarantine.

The Australian Government is continuing to support the fight against established pest animals and weeds with $3.5 million in funding for a range of new research and development projects.

The Australian Meat Industry Council is launching a pilot study into the use of electronic radio frequency identification device readers in the sheep and goat sector.