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On 20 September 2012, the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator the Hon. Joe Ludwig received a formal proposal from the Australian Sugar Industry Alliance (ASA) to restructure research and development arrangements for the sugar industry.
The Australian sugar industry produces raw and refined sugar from sugarcane.
Levies are collected under Commonwealth legislation to fund research and development and plant health integrity for the grains, sugar, cotton, rice and pasture seeds industries.
Useful information and contacts about Australian cropping industries can be found at the following.
The Department manages Australia’s membership of the International Grains Council, The International Sugar Organisation and the International Cotton Advisory Committee.
Advice on technical matters, such as planting or harvesting, are best directed to the relevant State Government agricultural department at:
Indigenous Australians' cultural heritage and customary law are deeply embedded in the natural environment, its resources and landscapes. To Indigenous people, nature and culture are so intimately interwoven they cannot be separated. Indigenous people have an inherent responsibility to their law, culture and land, and have a right to ensure the continuation of their spiritual beliefs and the well being of their land. They also have responsibilities to ensure that their country is managed for future generations.
