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2021–22 to 2023–24Recent farm performanceAround 39% of Australian farm businesses are classified as broadacre livestock farms (34,000 farms), of which 22,100 were beef specialists, 8,900 were sheep specialists, and around 3,000 produced a mix of beef cattle and sheep (see Methodology).Farm…
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2020–21 to 2022–23
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Good seasonal conditions and higher commodity prices have been major drivers of improved broadacre farm performance in Australia in recent years. However, farm incomes are projected to fall slightly in 2022–23 because of lower prices for most commodities and input…
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This document is intended to provide insight into types or categories of issues or non-compliances commonly identified by Independent Observers (observers) whilst monitoring, reviewing and/or auditing exporter and accredited veterinarian (AAV) activities on livestock export voyages…
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The Future Drought Fund’s Science to Practice Forum brings together farmers, researchers, government, industry and the community to explore the innovative tools and practices helping our farmers and regions prepare for future drought.
The online forum also showcases the work of the Future Drought…
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On 7 February 2019, the department engaged ACIL Allen Consulting Pty Ltd to undertake the independent review of the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Legislation Amendment Act 2013 (the Act).
Section 4 of the Act requires the Minister to cause a review of the operation of the amendments made…
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November 2024DownloadAustralian Government response to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Agriculture advisory report: Inquiry into the Export Control Amendment (Ending Live Sheep Exports by Sea) Bill 2024 (PDF 114 KB)IntroductionThe Australian Government thanks the House of…
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The red meat industry has primary responsibility for its own affairs and strategic future direction. We:provide matching research and development fundingcollect and disburse levy moniesfacilitate the management of issues of national importancework closely with industry on market access and…
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