Media releases

The Morrison Government has today announced a change to its measures aimed at getting workers into jobs on Australian farms.

The Coalition Government will bolster its commitment to protect Australian agriculture and regional communities.

Central Queensland University has been awarded a $200,101 traceability grant to improve meat traceability through the existing National Livestock Identification System (NLIS).

The NSW Farmers’ Association has launched a program to get school kids learning more about life on the farm. 

Beef 2021 kicks off on 2 May, and once again the beef industry from around Australia will gather in Rockhampton, Queensland.

Three individuals pleaded guilty on 18 December 2020 to illegally exporting a total of 208.5 tonnes of sandalwood to the value of $3 million. 

The Australian Government has announced 10 successful providers to receive over $56 million (GST exclusive) to deliver rural financial counselling services to farmers doing it tough from July 2021 to 2024. 

Western Australian-based company Interpredata has been awarded a $60,000 Australian Government traceability grant to build a DNA database for timber and help prevent illegal logging.

The Australian Government is investing $13.4 million in the Natural Resource Management (NRM) Drought Resilience Program to help build more drought resilient landscapes.

National industry body Dried Fruits Australia has received a $30,000 Australian Government traceability grant to digitise the dried grape industry spray diary.