Media Release: Wood—an abundant source of renewable base-load energy!
On International Day of Forests 2017, the Turnbull Government re-affirms its strong support of Australia’s forestry industry.
Media Release: Opening the cellar door to regional Australia
From today, wine producers are being invited to take part in consultation on the Australian Government's $10 million Wine Tourism and Cellar Door Grant programme.
Media Release: Strengthening sustainable fisheries management in the Pacific
Ministers from 17 Pacific nations have converged on the Solomon Islands to attend the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) Ministerial Workshop, aimed at strengthening sustainable fisheries management in the region.
Media Release: Learning your hays, bees and seas: backing a new generation of ag innovators
Eleven young innovators across Australia's primary industries, including one young researcher whose ideas could have a global impact on honeybee populations, each received a share in grant funding to help them continue their cutting edge work.
Media Release: Government delivers on $150,000 promise for Adelaide Hills soccer club
Assistant Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources Anne Ruston has welcomed the upgrade of the Adelaide Hills Hawks Football Club facilities thanks to a $150,000 funding promise fulfilled by the Turnbull Government.
Media Release: Great news for lovers of Australian tuna
The 2017-18 season for Australia’s Eastern Tuna and Billfish Fishery (ETBF) starts today, with increased catch limits.
Media Release: Government backs Adelaide University’s ground-breaking research
Tectonic geography of the world's oldest petroleum play, the McArthur Basin, is among 11 ground-breaking
research projects now possible across the country after the Turnbull Government announced an additional
$4.9 million of funding today.
Media Release: Regional Forestry Agreements – providing jobs in the Gippsland region
Assistant Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources, Senator Anne Ruston, today met with Australian Sustainable Hardwoods and Australian Paper to re-affirm the Turnbull Government's strong support for jobs and Regional Forest Agreements (RFAs).
Media Release: Australian and Queensland governments working together to respond to white spot outbreak
The Commonwealth and Queensland governments today reaffirmed their shared commitment to support prawn farmers impacted by White Spot virus and pledged to continue to work together to eradicate the disease.
Media Release: Strengthening the future of Australian horticulture
The Australian Government has today announced its response to the independent review of the Horticulture Code of Conduct, which will see a range of improvements put in place to address key concerns and ensure the ongoing sustainability and productivity of Australian horticulture.