Media release: Australia and Vietnam stamping out illegal fishing
The Australian Fisheries Management Authority has completed a joint public information campaign with the Vietnamese Ministry for Agriculture and Rural Development and the Vietnamese Directorate of Fisheries in Vietnam, as part of efforts to combat illegal foreign fishing in our oceans.
Media Release: Furthering Australia’s strong agricultural relationship with the UK
Assistant Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources, Senator Anne Ruston, has championed Australian agriculture during her trip to the United Kingdom, supported by the National Farmers’ Federation’s trade delegation.
Media Release: Australian wine a top drop in export markets
Australian wine exports continue to experience phenomenal growth with 2017 volumes topping 800 million litres and export value experiencing its highest annual growth since 2004 to reach $2.56 billion.
Media Release: Future of agriculture takes shape in Berlin
Strong and demonstrable sustainability and welfare credentials will be critical to Australia’s world- leading livestock and meat industries in the future.
Joint Media Release: Works begin to improve River Murray wetland health at 10 sites
Works have begun on 10 priority wetland sites with the aim of improving the River Murray’s riverine health.
Media Release: Mayo councils to share in over $3 million for local roads
The Turnbull Government will provide an additional $40 million, including at least $3 million in the electorate of Mayo, over the next two years in South Australia to help with critical road network upgrades.
Media Release: Basin Plan’s survival needs a bipartisan Tony Burke
Tony Burke can help rescue the Basin Plan by joining with the Coalition in the new year to support critical legislative amendments necessary for its continued delivery and implementation.
Media Release: Another good year for Australia’s fisheries and aquaculture industry
The value of Australian fisheries and aquaculture sector increased by nine per cent to $3 billion in 2015-16, injecting an additional $270 million into rural and regional economies.
Media Release: $1 million in wine export marketing grants up for grabs from January
Wine businesses exporting to the United States and China will from next year be able to apply for up to $25,000 in Australian Government funding to support their marketing.
Media Release: Pacific Island nations holding firm on sustainable fisheries
Pacific Island countries have once again demonstrated their solidarity and commitment to the long-term sustainability of the world’s largest tuna fishery by strongly resisting moves from other nations to relax important conservation measures.