Australia's young agricultural scientists, innovators and researchers are being invited to submit their innovative agricultural research project ideas for a chance to receive a share in up to $242,000 in grants to help them become a reality. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources, Barnaby Joyce, said the
Read MoreAustralia's young agricultural scientists, innovators and researchers are being invited to submit their innovative agricultural research project ideas for a chance to receive a share in up to $242,000 in grants to help them become a reality. The 2018 Science and Innovation Awards recognise big ideas that contribute to the success
Read MoreThe future of commercial fishing in East Gippsland will be better secured and environmental outcomes enhanced when the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) opens its new office at Lakes Entrance early next year. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources, Barnaby Joyce, said the new AFMA office at
Read MoreDid you know it’s possible to milk a camel? Did you know there’s a type of fruit grown in Western Australia that’s an ancient Chinese delicacy? Well, take note, because camel milk and jujubes are two emerging Australian agricultural industries to watch. Here John Harvey, Managing Director of the Rural Industries
Read MoreThe Coalition Government today launched the 2017–18 Farm Business Concessional Loans Scheme in South Australia and Tasmania, with an initial commitment of $10 million to support eligible farm businesses. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources, Barnaby Joyce, said this was part of the government's $250 million commitment to
Read MoreFree trade agreements are driving a strong surge in Australian wine industry exports, with more yet to come from a transformational $50 million marketing program funded by the Turnbull Government. Assistant Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources Anne Ruston, opening a seminar held by the Australian Society of Viticulture and Oenology
Read MoreAustralian grain industries will benefit from a $3 million grant to create a new Crop Research Hub in Western Australia, charged with improving grain crop productivity and disease resistance Australia wide. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources, Barnaby Joyce, said Murdoch University had received a $3 million
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Some of the most important questions and concerns currently facing pollination-dependent industries will be answered in an Australian first, multi-million dollar research project. The ‘Securing Pollination for More Productive Agriculture: Guidelines for effective pollinator management and stakeholder adoption’ project is supported by funding from the Australian Government Department of Agriculture and
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The State Government has locked in $56 million for two irrigation projects to secure sustainable water supply for growers and support agricultural jobs in Western Australia's South-West. Regional Development and Agriculture and Food Minister Alannah MacTiernan and Water Minister Dave Kelly are now calling on the Federal Government to confirm if
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The State Government has moved to strengthen Western Australia's biosecurity response capabilities following discovery of the tomato potato psyllid in WA in February 2017, with a focus on resolving market access issues. Agriculture and Food Minister Alannah MacTiernan commissioned the Biosecurity Council of Western Australia to assess the effectiveness of the
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