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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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ABARES undertakes a range of multi-disciplinary research projects that assist the department and external clients to achieve strategic objectives as they relate to biosecurity issues in invasive species, social sciences and quantitative sciences.This includesimproving techniques for mapping and…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry’s Innovation Pilots team has successfully used drones to collect environmental DNA (eDNA) samples from a waterway in Canberra.Last month, the department, along with project partners, analysed the sample collected to confirm the presence of feral…
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Animalplan - how research ideas become projects to strengthen production animal health and biosecurity systemsOn 28 October 2024, we hosted a webinar providing a high-level overview of the process for research ideas to be realised into projects that align with Animalplan. This included how…
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Congratulations to Nathan Cleasby from Living Water Aquaculture who was awarded the ultimate honour with the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry’s Award for his project - Developing novel hatchery technology for the Australian Freshwater Crayfish industry.RecipientSponsorProject…
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The Australian honey bee industry is composed of about 29,690 registered beekeepers. Around 2000 of these are considered to be commercial apiarists, each with more than 50 hives (average 400 – 800 hives).The European honey bee contributes directly to the Australian economy. The industry produces…
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We offer exciting opportunities across different areas of expertise. Our staff work around Australia and overseas. Ongoing (permanent) and non-ongoing (temporary) roles are available.Current vacanciesSee our current job vacancies.Video transcriptBen Wilson: Anyone who has an interest in agriculture…
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The Agricultural Commodities Report contains ABARES' forecasts for the value, volume and price of Australia's agriculturalproduction and exports, and average broadacre farm performance.Underpinning the forecasts contained in the Agricultural Commodities Report are ABARES' outlookfor global…
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The Australian Government is seeking expressions of interest to establish two research centres under Australian Forest and Wood Innovations (AFWI) to deliver innovative forestry research and development.
Assistant Secretary for Agvet Chemicals and Forestry Julie Gaglia said that the new research…
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The government has released the Net Zero Plan and six sector plans to guide Australia’s transition to net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. The Agriculture and Land Sector Plan explores the opportunities for farmers and land managers to contribute, with a strong focus on ensuring Australian…
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