Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management, David Littleproud has today announced Dr Michele Allan as the Wine Australia Chair commencing on 4 July 2020 for three years.
Following a re-emergence of panic buying behaviour, the Minister for Agriculture, David Littleproud has moved to reaffirm that Australia’s food security is amongst the best in the world.
The Australian Government is extending the availability of the Farm Household Allowance (FHA) relief payment for three months, providing $2.1 million to eligible farmers and their families.
The Australian Government is spending $36 million to support agricultural show societies recover from the effects of COVID-19, ensuring they can continue after the pandemic.
The Australian Government is continuing its support for drought-affected farming households by extending Round 2 of the $148.5 million Drought Community Support Initiative (DCSI) program until the end of this year.
There is no evidence that Covid-19 is transmitted through food or food packaging. Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management David Littleproud said Australian consumers can continue to have confidence in the safety of their food.
The Australian Government is toasting the launch of Australian wine industry’s Vision 2050 to guide the sector’s focus and growth over the next three decades.
