Tag: agriculture
CSIRO unveils report charting path for Australia’s agricultural future
A new report released by Australia's national science agency CSIRO has highlighted the urgent need for accelerated agricultural innovation to ensure the productivity, resilience, and sustainability of farming systems in Australia by 2050.
NSW gov’t forms Hemp Industry Taskforce to future-proof agricultural production
The New South Wales Government has established the Hemp Industry Taskforce to support growers across various sectors, generating employment opportunities in rural and regional areas.
$1M grants program launched to showcase food and beverage producers in regional Victoria
The Victorian government is calling on regional bodies to apply for the $1 million Regional Activation Grants Program, an initiative to showcase the local food and beverage producers in regional Victoria.
2024 promises to boost Aussie agricultural exports with new trade agreements
In a positive outlook for the agricultural sector, Australia anticipates another robust year of exports in 2024, fueled by improved market access and tariff rate cuts.
Toowoomba manufacturer boosts agricultural tech with RED grant
Toowoomba-based cattle equipment manufacturer Leicht's CIA is set to revolutionise its operations with the adoption of cutting-edge agricultural technology through the Rural Economic Development (RED) Grant.
Victoria backs food and beverage producers with $31.2m investment
The Andrews Labor Government is backing Victoria’s agriculture businesses with a $31.2 million investment that will bolster initiatives for Victorian food and beverage producers.
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SmartSat CRC announces ‘Maya Nula’ satellite research program to foster Australia’s agriculture sector
The SmartSat Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) is launching “Maya Nula,” a new research program aimed at developing satellite Earth Observation capability with sensor technology to advance Australia’s agriculture industry.
Australian Producer Price Index reports positive figures as manufacturing input prices went up
The Australian Producer Price Index has increased by 5.2 per cent in Q1 year-over-year versus a forecasted 5.0 per cent, while input prices to manufacturing rose 0.6 per cent over the quarter and rose 5.0 per cent over the past 12 months.
New freight access scheme to boost manufacturing and agricultural productivity
Significant work will be undertaken to improve the Charles Street bridge in Launceston paving the way for increased freight productivity for critical state industries such as agriculture and manufacturing, as announced by the Tasmanian Government.
Australian-Made Lanotec rolls out new product line for its 25th anniversary
Lanotec, a manufacturer of high-performance products to protect and maintain commercial, industrial, and recreational assets, is commemorating its 25th anniversary with the introduction of new environmentally friendly product lines for a variety of commercial and residential applications.
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Building resilience as manufacturing requirements become more complex
The industrial machinery and heavy equipment manufacturing sector is critical not only for its direct outputs, machines, and equipment that pave the way for construction, agriculture and manufacturing but also for its crucial role in economic development and innovation.
