Grower News
Grower News
Grants/Assistance: 13.10.2020
CSIRO’s Innovate to Grow program now open for SME applications: Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, is on the hunt for Food and Agribusiness SMEs looking to invest in R&D to grow their...
Panel Discussion: Victorian Farm-Labour Solutions Webinar Friday October 16, 2020 at 11:00am
Solutions to the COVID-19 restrictions limiting the supply of seasonal labour in Victoria will be discussed during a special Rural Press Club of Victoria webinar. The webinar is free of charge. Moderated...
2020 National Biosecurity Forum: 9-12 November
The National Biosecurity Forum is a joint event between the department and the National Biosecurity Committee. It is an opportunity to discuss biosecurity challenges, achievements and future...
National Fruit Fly Council - Grower Workshops
The National Fruit Fly Council will be holding a series of short online workshops during October and November 2020 to gather information from ‘the ground up’ on fruit fly issues across Australia. At...
Federal Budget 2020, What does it mean for Agriculture?
Agricultural Exports$328 million allocated for the following: $222.2 million over 4 years for digital services to take farmers to market – a single touch point for exporters that is available 24/7. $14.3...
Reminder: 1.75% Increase to National Minimum Wage to come into effect 1st November
The Fair Work Commission has announced a 1.75% increase to the National Minimum Wage (NMW) following its 2020 Annual Wage Review. The increase applies to awards in 3 stages, which start from the...