Media Release: Reappointment of NFF President
The Australian Government welcomes the re-appointment of Fiona Simson as President of the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF).
Media Release: Rice industry to widen its leadership field
The Australian rice industry will benefit from the Coalition Government’s $5 million Leadership in Agricultural Industries Fund.
Joint Media Release: Prime Minister re-affirms the Basin Plan deal and commits to compliance reform
The Prime Minister has welcomed the release of the Murray-Darling Basin Authority’s “Basin-wide Review of Compliance with State and Federal water laws”.
Media Release: Provider selected to implement milk price index for dairy farmers
A critical step towards delivering a key element of the Coalition Government's Dairy Support Package was taken today, with a provider engaged to implement the Commodity Milk Price Index.
Media Release: National recognition for Australia’s most important industry
Australia’s single most important industry is today getting the recognition it deserves with the establishment and celebration of National Agriculture Day.
Media Release: Australian native food and botanicals to take on the world
Australia’s growing native food sector has been supported in its push to export more of its produce overseas, with an almost $400,000 investment from the Australian Government.
Media Release: Putting macadamia, avocado and mango crops on the map
Rural research and development has delivered Australia’s tree crop industry a new online tool which will enable quicker and more targeted biosecurity and disaster planning and responses.
Media Release: Murray–Darling Basin Plan legislative amendment tabled
The Australian Government has today tabled a legislative amendment to the Murray–Darling Basin Plan as recommended by the Murray-Darling Basin Authority, to strike a better balance between social, economic and environmental outcomes in the Northern Basin.
Joint Media Release: Investing in future Australian horticulture leaders
The national table grape, citrus and dried fruit industries are set to benefit from the Australian Government’s $5 million Leadership in Agricultural Industries Fund.
Joint Media Release: China trade meeting bears big fruit for the Riverland
Riverland fruit growers are set to cash in on exports following China’s agreement to a range of protocols enabling greater market access, including recognition of the region’s fruit fly free status.