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Australian farm businesses are world leaders in terms of production efficiency, sustainability, product quality, innovation and ability to supply and respond to market needs.
The Australian Government and agriculture , fisheries and forestry industries recognise the importance of…
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The Australian Landcare Council was the Australian Government’s key advisory body on Landcare and natural resource management until its repeal on 5 May 2016. The National Landcare Advisory Committee (NLAC) is now responsible for the functions of the former Australian Landcare Council and…
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Weekly Australian Climate,
Water and Agricultural Update
Key issues
For the week ending 16 August 2023, frontal systems and a trough brought showers to southern parts of Australia. Up to 50 millimetres of rainfall was recorded in parts of Western Australia, eastern New South Wales and in…
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Weekly Australian Climate,
Water and Agricultural Update
Key issues
For the week ending 17 May 2023, high-pressure systems kept much of the country dry. Fronts and troughs brought isolated showers to southern parts of Australia. Meanwhile, moist onshore flow coupled with a low-pressure system…
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This indicator provides a measure of the extent to which forest dependent Indigenous communities are able to respond and adapt to change successfully. Resilient forest dependent Indigenous communities will adapt to changing social and economic conditions, ensuring they prosper into the future.This…
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Plantations and farm forestry present unique opportunities to increase Australia’s long-term wood supply while contributing social, economic and environmental benefits to Australia.
In recognition of this, the Australian Government are implementing a suite of initiatives totalling over $300…
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Statement by the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator the Hon Joe Ludwig
Rural Research and Development
15 June 2011
I am speaking today following the tabling in Parliament of…
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Efforts to stop exotic fruit flies from entering Australia mainland through the Torres Strait will continue after a revised five-year response was endorsed on 28 June 2021 by the National Management Group (NMG).
The Response Plan 2021-2026 outlines activities aimed at eradicating annual incursion…
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Accelerating changes in earth systems at all scales – from global to microbial – are creating multiple risks and challenges, and some opportunities.
Agriculture is already impacted, and adapting. Climate and commodity prices will become more volatile, while emerging…
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A comparison between seasonal workers and working holiday makers
Authors: Shiji Zhao, Bill Binks, Heleen Kruger, Charley Xia and Nyree Stenekes
Seasonal workers come from 10 participating nations in the Asia-Pacific region
Source: LMAP, Cardno
Foreword
Labour shortages can challenge the…
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