Flower industry’s biosecurity fee plea
Australian flower growers say their industry must not be forgotten in the federal government’s new biosecurity levy.
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Ag’s highlights from the federal budget
From biodiversity to PALM workers and live sheep exports to the extension of the instant asset write-off — here’s everything you need to know out of the federal budget.
Federal Budget 2023: $1 billion, four-year biosecurity boost
The Department of Agriculture was delivered a long-awaited sustainable biosecurity funding model in yesterday’s federal budget, but farmers must help pay for it.
Farmers: Time to get tough on activists
Farm leaders have called for all states to follow Western Australia in cracking down big-time on farm trespassers.
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Brumbies to be shot in Victoria’s Alps
Rural communities are up in arms over plans to shoot Victoria’s iconic Alpine brumbies, just days after the Melbourne Cup.
Cattle industry agrees with Morrison’s methane call
Leading members of the livestock industry agree with the Morrison government’s decision not to sign up to the Global Methane Pledge at Glasgow.
Farmers concerned over UK-NZ trade deal
First it was Australia, now New Zealand have locked in a deal — but British farmers aren’t sold on the benefits.
Net zero safeguard ‘makes absolute sense’
National Farmers’ Federation president Fiona Simson joins The Australian Ag Podcast to discuss reactions to net zero safeguards and more.
How farmers may be affected by new cull permits
Proving damage caused by kangaroos and rabbits is just one of a raft of suggestions to change the current Authority to Control Wildlife permit system.
Carbon neutral out of reach for many producers
Despite many producer’s best intentions, they are finding that there is still a long way to go until reaching net zero under the current guidelines.
Farmers question net zero plans
Many farmers are disappointed with the federal government’s plan to reduce carbon emissions. This is why.
Fishers and hunters call for licence refunds
Covid lockdowns have meant most fishers, hunters and boat owners have wasted money on licence fees in 2021.
Podcast: Nationals deny grandstanding on 2050
Amid Coalition climate target tensions, Agriculture Minister David Littleproud joins The Australian Ag Podcast. LISTEN NOW
Gun freight to resume
Australia’s firearms industry has been thrown a lifeline after high-level talks in Canberra to resolve a months-long postage impasse.
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