Minor victories with seats in doubt
Several regional seats are still in doubt but key ministerial jobs have been confirmed, ahead of a solitary Spring St sitting day.
Politics
Former MPs plea for more funds for farmers in developing countries
Two ex-MPs have called for the federal government to boost its spending on foreign aid to farmers in developing countries.
Damning review of National Drought Agreement
A review into the national agreement has identified significant issues, and calls on the government to better support farmers and communities.
Dear Dan: Victoria’s roads need your urgent attention
The Weekly Times has written an open letter to Premier Daniel Andrews asking him to spell out his government’s commitment to fixing the state’s roads.
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Manufacturer rebuffs call for machinery software access
There’s resistance to the consumer watchdog’s call for greater competition in ag machinery servicing and repairs from a key player.
Budget plan to tackle ag labour shortage
Farmers are crying out for a solution to their workforce shortages — and the budget contains measures that may help longer term.
Katter backs 40c fresh milk levy
Bob Katter says the two decades since the deregulation of the dairy sector have decimated farming communities. Read his opinion piece here.
Floodplain harvesting unplugged
Disallowance of new water regulations has backfired, leaving northern irrigators to carry on floodplain harvesting.
Flower growers push for country of origin labelling
The cut flowers industry says lack of labelling on imported flowers is undermining Australia’s attempts to keep out overseas pests and diseases.
Modest ag budget spend as industry chases $100b goal
Biosecurity is the centrepiece in a relatively modest agriculture budget for 2021-22 that minister David Littleproud says will help the sector toward its ambitious 2030 target.
What regional Australia gets from the budget
Industry groups were hoping for more incentives to boost investment in the regions, particularly post-COVID — but their pleas have gone unheeded.
What the budget delivers for agriculture
From biodiversity to water, plus the extension of the ever-popular instant asset write-off — here’s everything farmers need to know out of the budget.
Farmers face green power squeeze
Six new renewable energy zones have been created across Victoria, but what does it mean for farmers?
Ministers yet to sign off on plan to help farmers
It’s been three years since the nation’s agriculture ministers agreed to work on a national climate adaptation plan for farmers – so where is it?
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