Grower News
Grower News
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...
Grants/Assistance: 29.9.2020
National Landcare Program: Smart Farms Small Grants Round 4- Smart Farms Small Grants is an open, competitive, grant opportunity to support projects to increase farming, forestry and fishing...
Webinars/Workshops: 29.9.2020
Food Safety Challenges in the Fresh Produce Sector- Tuesday 6 October from 10am AEDT, 12pm NZDT via Zoom. This webinar will address current food safety issues in the fresh produce sector:...