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AgriFutures Australia has released its latest report “Listen up: Young people’s perspective on the future of Australian agriculture and rural industries”, a compilation of thought-provoking perspectives and provocations from the future leaders of the agriculture sector. With extensive global challenges facing agricultural and rural industries today, industry leaders must engage the next generation of agricultural…
The 2023 Australian International Olive Awards (AIOA) is now open for entries, offering the chance to be named Best EVOO, Flavoured Oil or Table Olive of Show from a growing field of high-calibre international entries. Ongoing quality improvement is one of the aims of the industry’s Strategic Investment Plan and R&D priorities, and the AIOA…
Australia’s food systems must change now to remain sustainable in the future, according to a new roadmap released today by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency. Food systems – spanning the entire food pipeline from production to consumption and waste management – are under pressure on several fronts, including a changing climate, increasing demand, supply chain…
Have you seen the Olive Wellness Institute’s newly-released EVOO health and nutrition report? The latest in the Institute’s growing collection of factual, user-friendly resources, it includes information on all things extra virgin olive oil – from how it’s made to the health benefits and how to use it. A highlight for newcomers to EVOO in…
Best practice farm-gate hygiene can prevent diseases, weeds and pests from coming onto your property, via site-specific biosecurity practices which minimise the risk of incursions. These farm-gate hygiene activities should be part of your standard operating procedures, and adherence to farm-gate hygiene systems should be an expectation for all staff, contractors and visitors. Your commitment…
Women & Leadership Australia (WLA) is currently offering professional development scholarships, open to women across all areas of the horticulture sector. It’s a busy time for many, so the period for 2023 program applications has recently been extended. WLA supports women at all levels across all sectors and industries. Their career-defining leadership programs bring together…
The Future Drought Fund’s annual Science to Practice Forum, presented by Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, is on again and will run from 6-8 June 2023. The forum brings together farmers, researchers, government, industry, and the community to explore the innovative tools and practices helping our farmers and regions prepare for future drought. Award-winning…
Hort Innovation, in partnership with the Australian Olive Association (AOA), is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from suitably qualified growers and other supply chain stakeholders for the Olive Strategic Industry Advisory Panel (SIAP). The Olive SIAP provides strategic investment advice to Hort Innovation in relation to industry research, development and extension programs funded by industry R&D…
A new cross-sectoral initiative is underway to develop a solution that enables Australian farmers to understand their enterprise’s carbon footprint and make better informed decisions to reduce emissions and capture new opportunities. Announced at the ABARES Outlook 2023 conference by Agricultural Innovation Australia (AIA), the collaboration across agriculture, fisheries and forestry will undertake a large-scale…
A webinar unpacking changes to the Harmonised Australian Retailer Produce Scheme (HARPS) is now available online for producers to access at your convenience. The HARPS 2.0 Technical Webinar was held on 31 March, answering frequently asked questions raised since the launch of the new standard and focussing on changes to the HARPS Scheme Rules. The…