Study finds red tape is now at record highs and dragging on farming productivity
Red tape created by state and federal governments is currently at the highest level in recorded history.
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Farmer feedback wanted on effectiveness of concessional loans
Farmers and agribusinesses will have the chance to provide feedback on the products and service delivery of the Regional Investment Corporation (RIC) and the effectiveness of concessional loans thanks to an independent statutory review.
Building community resilience to drought in Northern Territory
As the Northern Territory continues to experience extreme weather conditions, Charles Darwin University (CDU) researchers are investigating the role community leaders play in building resilience during times of drought.
New government corporate owned entity touted as option for water recovery
Improved accountability would boost progress on the Murray–Darling Basin Plan, according to the Productivity Commission.
Water buybacks will be a sledgehammer to compete the Basin Plan
NSW Farmers says it’s clear the Federal Government will use water buybacks as a devastating sledgehammer to complete the Basin Plan.
Funding boost for regional councils to fix roads and improve freight connectivity
An $80.3 million funding boost from the NSW Government is hitting the bank accounts of regional councils, to allow 29 road projects to get underway to help improve freight connectivity.
New NFF president calls on politicians to stand up against anti-farming policies
An unprecedented campaign against anti-farming policies has been launched by new NFF President David Jochinke. Speaking in Canberra at the National Farmers’ Federation National Conference, Mr Jochinke called on parliamentarians to stand up against policies which threaten to slash billions from farm production.
Farm business resilience workshops to help prepare for drought
Agriculture Victoria is offering farmers in the Rochester and Elmore communities an opportunity to attend a series of free Farm Business Resilience (FBR) workshops.
Applications now open for grants to strengthen drought preparedness in rural regions
Applications are now open for grants of up to $20,000 or $50,000 for events and initiatives to strengthen communities and capability for drought preparedness.
Rotten free trade deal with Europe will be a cheap photo opportunity
A rotten free trade deal with Europe would be a cheap photo opportunity that sells out farmers and rural communities, a peak body warns.
Plants and animals have struggled to rebound in aftermath of 2019-20 bushfires
Extreme fires drove biodiversity declines despite overall resilience after the 2019-2020 Black Summer bushfire season in NSW, a new study suggests.
Assessment of commonwealth fish stocks finds they are not overfished
The annual assessment of Commonwealth fish stocks from the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) has found that the majority of stocks assessed were both not overfished and not subject to overfishing.
