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Round four, Rural R&D for Profit summary of approved projects
On 21 March 2019, the then Minister for Agriculture, Water and the Environment, approved funding of $39.65 million from 2018‑19 to 2021‑22 for ten projects under round four of the Rural R&D for Profit program. This funding is…
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Biosecurity research is part of ABARES’ applied social research and analysis. Reports have been prepared for the Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry, other government agencies, research and development corporations, and industry bodies.Methods for non-market valuation of alien invasive…
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Weekly Australian Climate,Water and Agricultural UpdateKey issuesIn the week ending 18 September 2024, a series of cold fronts and low-pressure systems brought rainfall to parts of northern and south-eastern Australia, with other areas largely dry.Across cropping regions, rainfall totals of between…
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The Carbon Farming Outreach Program training package provides information to help farmers and land managers make decisions about reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and storing carbon.The training package comprises 5 topics:Topic 1: Introducing carbon farmingTopic 2: What carbon farming means…
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Weekly Australian Climate,
Water and Agricultural Update
Key issues
For the week ending 18 May 2022, onshore winds and a low-pressure trough across eastern Australia resulted in substantial rainfall in the east of the country, with cold fronts resulting in moderate rainfall in the west and…
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Rainfall deficiency criteria (eligibility for early withdrawal)When am I eligible to withdraw my FMD before 12 months?From 1 July 2016, you can withdraw your FMD within 12 months without affecting any tax deduction you have claimed for an amount deposited in the previous income year if you meet the…
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[Expand all]From the Chief ScientistScience in all its forms is a critical foundation of the work and mission of our department to help drive a stronger Australian economy by building a more profitable, more resilient and…
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March 2024DownloadAustralian Government response to the Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee report: Fisheries quota system (PDF 210 KB)If you have difficulty accessing these files, visit web accessibility for assistance.IntroductionOn 7 December 2020, the Senate moved that the Rural…
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The Partnering to implement the National Soil Action Plan program is a $20 million initiative from the 2023-2024 budget.The Australian Government is partnering with states and territories to deliver 17 projects that address one or more priority actions of the National Soil Action Plan (2023-2028)…
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Biotechnology is a powerful enabling technology that has the potential to revolutionise many industries, including agriculture. Biotechnology offers benefits for farmers, the food manufacturing industry, consumers and the community; and the department supports the development and use of…
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