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Gross value of agricultural production to fall in 2023–24

  • Media release
  • Agriculture
05 December 2023
The value of Australian agriculture production is forecast to fall as increasing global supply and drier conditions impact farmers.
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Putting rabbits to the test

  • Media release
  • Science
30 November 2023
Community members will continue to be able to access free testing services for rabbits and hares, thanks to an Australian Government funded national…
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Biocontrol puts weeds on the back foot

  • Media release
  • Pests
08 November 2023
Renewed focus on weed biocontrol is set to deliver benefits to land managers and the environment in the fight against weeds.
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RIC Act under review

  • Media release
  • Agriculture
01 November 2023
Farmers and agribusinesses will have the chance to provide feedback on the products and service delivery of the Regional Investment Corporation (RIC…
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Regional Australian communities benefit from agritech grants

  • Media release
  • Grants
01 November 2023
The first group of events funded through the $1.5 million Agritech Events Sponsorship Program has today been announced by AgriFutures Australia.
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Review of the Wheat Port Code

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  • Agriculture
19 October 2023
The department has kicked off a review of the Wheat Port Code of Conduct and is inviting stakeholders to have their say.
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Census snapshot shows changes in agricultural workforce

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  • Agriculture
19 October 2023
Australia’s agricultural workforce is steadily growing and changing, with more women and young people joining the sector.
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Pests and weeds on the rise

  • Media release
  • ABARES
04 October 2023
The third national survey of pests and weeds shows 85% land managers spent on average around $21,950 in 2022 on pest and weed species management.
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Have your say about the Wine Tourism and Cellar Door Grant Program

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  • Agriculture
03 October 2023
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) is seeking feedback on the $10 million per year Wine Tourism and Cellar Door Grant…
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Agricultural sector remains strong despite drier conditions to come

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  • ABARES
05 September 2023
Australian agriculture, fisheries and forestry are set to have the third-highest yearly gross value on record in 2023-24, with production value…
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Grants open for wine and cider producers

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  • Grants
01 August 2023
Applications for the fifth round of the Wine Tourism and Cellar Door Grants program is now open for wine and cider producers.
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Farm sector debt reaches $109.9 billion

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  • ABARES
25 July 2023
The latest agricultural lending statistics provided by the Australian Prudential Regulatory Authority (APRA) show an increase in aggregate lending to…
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States and territories sign up for new national poultry standards

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  • Animals
13 July 2023
Agriculture ministers from all states and territories have now endorsed the new Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines for Poultry.
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ABARES reports show Australian farmers adapting and adjusting to help offset climate effects

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  • ABARES
11 July 2023
Climate change is having an impact on Australian agriculture, with farmers having to contend with higher temperatures and lower winter rainfall.

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