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New Australian standard for forest stewardship

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Declared weed parthenium detected in the Katherine Region

The declared weed parthenium (Parthenium hysterophorous) was recently detected in the Katherine region.
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Australia and NZ join forces on plant biosecurity research

Australia and New Zealand have entered into a new collaboration to strengthen plant biosecurity research.
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Three public consultations added to FHA review

The Farm Household Allowance independent review panel will visit Tamworth, Dubbo and Bairnsdale to hear from farmers and stakeholders.
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Irrigation tariff trial a welcome step

The promotion of an irrigation electricity tariff to a wider group of farmers is a small but welcome step towards addressing the...
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Mossman Mill redevelopment supported

A transformational regional infrastructure project is a step closer to becoming a reality, with the Australian Government commitment of up to $20...
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Mental health support for farmers must extend to small business owners

The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Kate Carnell welcomes the $5 billion Future Drought Fund to support farmers and communities...
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Minister extends Basin consultation

Further consultation on the Basin Plan neutrality test criteria will be offered to Basin communities unhappy with the process run by the...
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NSW community consultation rolling out in the Murray-Darling Basin

Murray-Darling Basin communities in NSW are invited to have their say on the best ways to invest in on-farm water efficiency projects...
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Expanded drought relief welcome

The Victorian Farmers Federation has welcomed the Victorian Government’s announcement of $25 million in expanded relief arrangements for farmers dealing with drought...

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Get FarmingWednesday, November 14th, 2018 at 5:32pm

Roger Campbell, in his final annual report as Pork CRC CEO, has highlighted positive R&D outcomes, including measuring and enhancing contentment of sows housed in conventional farrowing systems, global interest in a swine dysentery vaccine developed by Murdoch University, research at SARDI which developed an eating quality model for Australian pork and enhanced AusScan calibrations for grains and protein meals.

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Positive Pork CRC outcomes outlined - GetFarming

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Get FarmingFriday, November 9th, 2018 at 5:29pm

Wild dog management in Western NSW makes a difference. Find out why - http://getfarming.com.au/2018/11/08/proactive-wild-dog-management-pays-dividends-in-the-west/

Proactive wild dog management pays dividends in the west - GetFarming

Wild dog management in Western NSW makes a difference. It’s the message delivered by the National Wild dog Action Plan, through its new YouTube clip, and being borne out by the increasing numbers of landholders supporting the region’s ground and aerial baiting programs. NSW Farmers Western NSW W...

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Get FarmingFriday, November 9th, 2018 at 5:13pm

Australia and New Zealand have entered into a new collaboration to strengthen plant biosecurity research. http://getfarming.com.au/2018/11/09/australia-and-nz-join-forces-on-plant-biosecurity-research/

Australia and NZ join forces on plant biosecurity research - GetFarming

Australia and New Zealand have entered into a new collaboration to strengthen plant biosecurity research. The Australian Plant Biosecurity Research Initiative (PBRI) will join forces with Better Border Biosecurity, New Zealand (B3 NZ) through a memorandum of understanding. “We are both committed t...

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Get FarmingTuesday, October 30th, 2018 at 4:49pm

The search is on once again to find Australian agriculture’s biosecurity champions.

If you or someone you know goes the extra mile to protect their property from diseases, pests and weeds, nominate now for the 2019 Farm Biosecurity Producer of the Year Award.

Head here for more information: http://getfarming.com.au/2018/10/30/secured-your-farm-you-may-be-the-farm-biosecurity-producer-of-the-year/

Secured your farm? You may be the Farm Biosecurity Producer of the Year - GetFarming

The search is on once again to find Australian agriculture’s biosecurity champions. If you or someone you know goes the extra mile to protect their property from diseases, pests and weeds, nominate now for the 2019 Farm Biosecurity Producer of the Year Award. Our primary producers are on the front...

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Get FarmingTuesday, October 30th, 2018 at 4:04pm

Need advice on baiting #wilddogs and #foxes?

Our field guide to poison baiting brings together a range of practical methods for the placement and use of wild dog and fox baits in various landscapes around the country.

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