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Claim rebate for quad bike safety devices now

The Victorian Farmers Federation is encouraging farmers to claim a $1,200 rebate for two quad bike operator protection devices (OPDs) or a safer alternative farm vehicle before the Quad Bike Safety Rebate Scheme closes on June 30.

Reducing red tape on cross-border freight movements

The Victorian Farmers Federation welcomes the new National Road Train notice which promises to improve cross-border road freight movements and reduce red-tape for growers in Victoria’s North West.

Drought support to continue across Queensland

AgForce has applauded the State Government for its decision to continue offering essential drought support measures for a further year as drought conditions continue across much of Queensland.

Misinformation on water policy reaches global scale

It seems misinformation, misunderstanding and misappropriation of water policy has reached an international scale, according to NSW Irrigators Council.

Call for super funds to invest in agriculture

The Victorian Farmers Federation is calling on the Victorian and Australian Governments to develop an Agriculture Investment Strategy that will incentivise Australian superannuation funds to invest in our ‘bulletproof’ agriculture industry.

What’s happening in the food service sector?

With most markets globally impacted or severely disrupted by COVID-19, the Australian domestic market is no different, particularly the retail and foodservice sectors.

Producers offered opportunity for performance data

Agriculture Victoria is offering sheep and beef producers the opportunity to participate in the Victorian Livestock Farm Monitor Project (LFMP).

Practical tips on pasture recovery

Information and practical tips on autumn pasture recovery will be delivered by Agriculture Victoria pasture specialist Fiona Baker during a webinar / phone seminar being held next week.

Low inflows case woes not MDBA agreement

The report from the Interim Inspector General of the Murray Darling Basin into inflows and water sharing between the states has confirmed that low inflows are the cause of irrigators’ water woes – not the Murray Darling Basin Agreement.

Basin Plan needs reworking says NSW Farmers

NSW Farmers is calling for urgent changes to the Murray Darling Basin Plan as the ongoing COVID 19 pandemic highlights the importance of agriculture in Australia.

Perth Royal still on – for the moment

The Perth Royal Show 2020 may still go ahead but the committee is unable to make a final decision until early/late May.

Restrictions lifted on Water for Fodder

Restrictions on the carryover of Water for Fodder allocations will be lifted for participants in round one of this drought relief program.