Award winning Clare Valley winemaker, Stephanie Toole says having the Bud logo on her wine represents authenticity, and gives confidence to her customers that what they’re buying is a truly authentic organic wine.....

Hayes Family Wines: Premium Organic Wine in the Heart of the Barossa

Hayes Family Wines are a small-scale producer situated in the pristine winemaking region of the Barossa, South Australia. Nestled amongst rolling hills, Stone Well makes the ideal location for their certified organic Estate Vineyard and cellar door.....

Article Review: Organic soil and crop management results in healthy crops, livestock and people

An extensive review article published in agricultural journal Agronomy and co-authored by Southern Cross University explores the benefits of organic farming methods on the nutritional quality of food crops.....

Australian consumers urged to have their say on organic labelling

Australian Organic Limited is urging consumers to have their say so misleading and false organic claims on product labelling can be stopped.....

United Organics: Organic Wholesale and Distribution Since 1999

Located near the Brisbane Markets in Rocklea, United Organics services wholesale and trade customers across Australia and overseas with a wide range of quality, fresh, certified organic produce straight from Australian farms.....

Future Drought Fund: Better climate data for farmers to prepare for future droughts now live

The Drought Resilience Self-Assessment Tool (DR.SAT) and Climate Services for Agriculture (CSA) platform make climate information more accessible and useful for farmers, industry, and rural and regional communities.....

National Khapra Beetle Action Plan 2021-2031 Released by Australian Government

In December 2021, the Australian Government released details of the National Khapra Beetle Action Plan 2021-2031, to help manage the threat of Khapra beetle entering Australia.....

J.P O’Brien Farm: Organic crops in the rolling hills of Southeast Qld

Surrounded by picturesque rolling hills in Southeast Qld, John O’Brien’s farm has been in the O’Brien family since 1909. Originally a working dairy farm, John spent his childhood milking cows before converting the farm for cropping after he took over the running of the property from his grandfather in 1990.....

Bellevue Grazing Company: Prime Dorper studs in the Darling Downs

Organic mixed enterprise Bellevue Grazing Company is managed by David and Robbie Curtis. After initially running Merino sheep, the property is now renowned for stud Dorper sheep and commercial Dorper lamb production.....

Organics Industry Advisory Group reconvenes to begin Regulatory Impact Statement process

The discussion about domestic regulation of Australia’s organic industry has entered a new stage with the reconvening of the Organics Industry Advisory Group (OIAG).....

Good Morning Cereals: Puffing Organic Grain Since 2003

Jill and Michael Allwright purchased Good Morning Cereals in 2003 - the company is the only one of its kind in Australia producing organic cereals puffs. Jill and Michael take pride in offering a range of certified organic puffed products using the highest quality grains by working closely with suppliers and maintaining rigorous food safety....

Kialla Pure Foods: A passion for organic grains

Deep in the heart of the Darling Downs, Kialla Pure Foods began in 1988 and was one of the founding members of today’s organic movement in Australia.....

Organic industry celebrates milestone victory on journey towards establishing a mandatory standard for use of the word ‘organic’

Australia's $2.6 billion organic industry is celebrating a milestone in establishing a mandatory standard for use of the word ‘organic’ following an Australian Government announcement today calling for public consultation on the matter.....

Taking the sting out of a healthy gut

An Australian honey infused with apple cider vinegar that delivers the health benefits associated with the acidic drink, but without the burn, has been recognised at a prestigious organic awards ceremony.....

Australia’s growing organic meat industry recognised at Awards

Standout performers in Australia’s world-leading meat sector were recognised at Australian Organic Limited’s (AOL) 7th Annual Industry Awards, taking home prestigious accolades including Business of the Year and the coveted Chairman’s Award.....

WoodShield: Certified Organic Timber Posts with the Protection of Recycled Plastic

Established in 2004, WoodShield manufactures Australian made, sustainable and chemical-free fencing posts. WoodShield’s timber posts are fully coated in recycled polymer and have been specifically created for use in viticulture, aquaculture, equine and general agricultural industries.....

Entry into Hall of Fame for organic baby food founder

The mastermind behind a company known to most Australian parents has been recognised with one of the highest honours in the organic food industry.....

Organic pantry items on the rise

Organic retailers across the country are experiencing extraordinary growth as Australians continue to place growing importance on personal and environmental health, and stock their pantries with organic items.....

Women powerhousing the organic industry

Women powerhousing the organic industry have blitzed the field to take home national Awards for their exceptional leadership and innovation in the organic industry.....

Toasting the wine industry at the Australian Organic Industry Awards

Sustainable, synthetic chemical-free wineries are the toast of the organic industry this week, with two McLaren Vale vineyards winning prestigious prizes at the Australian Organic 7th Annual Industry Awards.....

2021 Australian Organic Industry Awards winners announced

A Sunshine Coast organic farmer, a Sydney tea company, and two South Australian wineries were among 11 winners at the Australian Organic 7th Annual Industry Awards.....

Changing from a Conventional to Organic Diet Significantly Decreases Pesticide Exposure by Over 90%

The results of a randomised controlled dietary intervention trial found that pesticide exposure was significantly decreased when participants changes from a conventional to an organic diet by over 90%.....

Top of the Range Flowers: Growing organic Australian natives on the Sunshine Coast

Since 1996, Lodi and Yucca Pameijer have experimented with different Australian native and wildflower crops, farming methods, and processing systems to enable them to harvest the best flowers.....

Mighty Bean: Pioneers of organic tempeh

One of the pioneers of organic tempeh, Michael and Julie Joyce have mastered the tempeh making process over five decades. Mighty Bean Soyfoods produces premium certified organic tempeh using traditional fermentation processes.....

Aspiring wine judge joins Australian Organic Wine Awards judging panel through new scholarship empowering women in wine

The rising wine career of Olivia Evans, a trained sommelier, writer and aspiring wine judge, has today been given further momentum with the announcement she has been named the inaugural recipient of the Australian Organic Wine Awards Associate Scholarship.....

2021 Australian Organic Industry Awards finalists announced

The finalists have been announced for the 7th Australian Organic Annual Industry Awards, including leading Australian brands and trailblazing individuals.....

Future Drought Fund: Round 1 of grants to build community capacity

Regional communities across Australia will share in more than $1.4 million to help them better prepare for drought under the Future Drought Fund’s Networks to Build Drought Resilience program.....

Agricultural Innovation Statement released

The Australian Government has released its National Agricultural Innovation Policy Statement as part of the National Agricultural Innovation Agenda.....

Kunara Organic Marketplace: Qld’s organic hub on the Sunshine Coast

Situated in Forest Glen on the Sunshine Coast, Kunara Organic Marketplace is perfectly located just off the Bruce Highway. The store provides easy access for both locals and Brisbane weekenders looking to stock up organic groceries on their way back from a sunny weekend away.....

COYO: The world’s first certified organic coconut yoghurt

The story of the world’s first and most awarded certified organic coconut yoghurt began in 2010. After six months of daily testing and handcrafting batch after batch, COYO finally found the perfect, silky smooth and super creamy texture that we know today.....

Chaya Green Tea | Organic Matcha, Sencha, Hojicha

Chaya is a family run, Australian certified organic Japanese tea producer. Chaya import their teas in small batches from Kyoto's longest 100% certified organic tea farm.....

Farmers reminded to complete Agricultural Census

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is calling on farmers across Australia who have not yet completed their 2020-21 Agricultural Census to do so now.....

Have your say on the National Landcare Program

Interested parties are invited to provide feedback on the National Landcare Program as part of its second 5-year review.....

Kialla Pure Organics: A Pioneer of Australia’s Organic Farming Movement

From their beginnings as one of Australia's organic wholefood pioneers in 1988, Kialla Pure Organics have been driven by the belief that the way people grow and eat food needs to change.....

Agri sector’s record year

Australian agricultural sector is poised to smash production value records this year, with pandemic-defying farmers propelling the sector to $73 billion.....

Clémence Organics. Functional certified organic skincare

Clémence Organics was founded by Naturopath Bridget Carmady in 2016 using her experience in clinical practice and university research, as well as her own personal health journey.....

Inglewood Organic. Australia’s leading producer of organic free-range chicken

Inglewood Organic is Australia’s leading producer of Organic Free-Range chicken, owned and run by an Australian family dedicated to rearing premium quality chicken through Certified Organic farming methods.....

Angove Family Winemakers: Committed to sustainability in winemaking

Angove Family Winemakers is Australia’s leading and largest certified organic grape grower and winemaker, with a deep commitment to sustainability at all levels.....

Deoleo. The Olive Oil Company

At Deoleo, we’re passionate about quality olive oil. Bertolli Organic is a range of cold-pressed, extra virgin organic olive oil.....

PureHarvest: Advocating organics since 1983

PureHarvest was founded as a family business in Victoria over 40 years ago to share simple, healthy and organic food within the local community.....

Organic Merchant: More than your average cup of tea!

Organic Merchant offers more than your average cup of tea. Its extensive range includes certified organic herbal teas and cacao infusions, crafted from carefully selected ingredients that are hand-blended and beautifully presented.....

Bauer’s Organic Farm: Pioneers in organic farming for over 35 years

Considered one of the pioneers of the organic industry in Australia, Rob Bauer is a fourth-generation farmer who began growing organically in the Lockyer Valley over 35 years ago.....

Seasol: Growing and Nurturing Since 1974

Since 1974, Seasol has been in the business of growing and nurturing! Not just plants, but strong communities, a happy, healthy workplace, and a sustainable environment.....

Greater market access for citrus in the US

The United States (US). Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has agreed to expand access for Aussie citrus exports following negotiation from the Australian Government.....

Murray River Organics. Ingredients for conscious bakers.

Murray River Organics are growers and suppliers of shelf-stable organic ingredients. Their product range extends into dried fruit, baking, confectionery, and breakfast and is stocked in most major supermarkets across Australia.....

Enviroganic Farm. Better Life. Better Taste.

Enviroganic Farm is Australia’s leading Organic chicken and turkey producer. Being the longest established producers in the industry, they have a commitment to providing the highest possible quality and sustainability through their certified produce.....

Jalna Organic Yoghurt. Organically pure and naturally delicious.

Treat yourself during Australian Organic Awareness Month with delicious Jalna organic yoghurt. Made with whole milk from Certified Organic Australian dairy farms that employ ethical and sustainable farming practices, they’re good for the environment and great on practically any dish you can think of.....

Australian Organic successfully negotiates alternative treatments protecting organic imports from Khapra Beetle

Australian Organic Limited has negotiated modified atmosphere treatments to protect imported organic grain from Khapra Beetle.....

Australian Agriculture visa

The Australian Government has announced the establishment of the Australian Agriculture visa to build on the highly successful existing Pacific schemes.....

MasterChef’s Andy Allen Ambassador for Australian Organic Awareness Month 2021

MasterChef Australia Judge and renowned Chef Andy Allen is the official Ambassador of Australian Organic Awareness Month 2021, and the much-loved foodie is calling for Aussies to ‘swap in’ certified-organic products this September.....

More funding for drought-affected regions

The Australian Government is continuing to support regions impacted by drought announcing over $1 million in federal funding for 32 projects under the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal’s award-winning Tackling Tough Times Together program.....

Melbourne retailer reverberates clearer labelling demands

Improved labelling of organic products will streamline the consumer buying process according to one of Australia’s largest certified organic retailers, Apples and Sage Organic Wholefoods, which has echoed Australian Organic Limited’s call for mandatory labelling on all certified products.....

Workshops to improve market transparency in perishable agricultural goods industries

Workshops with perishable agricultural goods industries started on 10th August, with the aim to improve market transparency across supply chains.....

Jalna Dairy Foods backs The Bud and AOL’s calls for mandatory logos

Jalna Dairy Foods has backed calls for clearer labelling in the organic sector and agrees with Australian Organic Limited’s stance certification logos should be mandatory on products.....

Indigenous Rangers celebrated on World Ranger Day

World Ranger Day celebrates the significant contribution our Indigenous Rangers make in protecting Australia from exotic pests and diseases.....

Future Drought Fund: Developing mentor networks to build drought resilience

Young farmers and influential mentors nation-wide will have the opportunity to connect in a new initiative under the Future Drought Fund’s Drought Resilience Leaders program.....

Talkin’ about your generation: Farmsafe Australia takes an intergenerational stance for farm safety

Farmsafe Australia is looking to tackle distressing trends and is pleading with communities to take greater responsibility in promoting safety issues in all rural areas, ahead of Farm Safety Week.....

Olio Bello backs call for a mandatory standard for use of the word organic in marketing

Olio Bello, an award-winning olive grove in the Margaret River region, has echoed calls among the organic industry that a national mandatory standard for use of the word “organic” in marketing needs to be established.....

Calls for mandatory certification logos on all organic products to build consumer trust

Australian Organic Limited (AOL) is calling for mandatory organic certification marks to be used on all certified organic products, after new research revealed a large number of shoppers believed they had previously been misled by organic labelling.....
Servicing more than 3,000 customers per week, Apples and Sage Organic Wholefoods in Balwyn in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs, has noticed firsthand shoppers are drawn to Australian Organic Limited’s The Bud Logo.....
Ensuring every fruit and vegetable box that leaves their Stanthorpe packhouse is stamped with Australian Organic Limited’s The Bud logo underwrites a guarantee of trust between producer McMahon Bros Orchards and their customers.....
Jalna Dairy Foods, a business supplying dairy products to Coles, Woolworths, Costco and IGA stores, proudly displays Australia Organic Limited’s The Bud logo on their certified organic products to give their consumers complete confidence in their purchase.....

Farmers urged to participate in Agricultural Census

Farmers across Australia are being urged to participate in the Agricultural Census to provide an accurate and timely picture of the nation’s agricultural activity.....

Renowned judge joins ranks for Australia’s biggest certified organic wine competition

High-profile wine judge, Mike Bennie, will join the industry-leading judging panel that will preside over the 2021 Australian Organic Wine Awards in a contest to find Australia’s best-crafted organic drop.....

Dynamic training strengthens industry leader embarking on phase of growth

Australian Organic Limited (AOL) Chief Executive Officer, Niki Ford, has been named among the Australian Rural Leadership Program (ARLP) 2021 cohort.....

Farmsafe Australia Launches ‘Farming Not Harming’ Campaign

Farmsafe Australia's recently launched campaign, 'Farming Not Harming', aims to remind farmers of the roles they play in crafting safe working environments on their farms, including becoming mentors, teachers and supporters to mitigate psychosocial risks on farms.....

Highlighting opportunities for organic in future R&D programs

AOL has provided comment to Hort Connections highlighting the need for R&D programs to become accessible to organic growers.....

World Class Natural Hazards Research Centre

The Australian Government is providing $85 million to fund ten years of critical natural hazards research through the establishment of Natural Hazards Research Australia (NHRA).....

New National Biosecurity website launched

The Australian Government has launched a new national website that will help the public easily find answers to their biosecurity questions.....

Debt repayment waiver a boost for farmers

The Australian Government continues to back farmers in hardship by passing legislation that waives the majority of Farm Household Allowance debts caused when incorrectly estimating business income.....

Applications open for National Farm Safety Education Fund

The Australian Government has today opened applications for up to $1.6 million in grants for activities that improve farm safety outcomes across Australia.....

Imported khapra beetle quickly dispatched

A detection of exotic khapra beetle in imported flat cardboard packaging was quickly reported by biosecurity trained staff at an Australian Biosecurity registered warehouse in WA last week.....

Australian Leadership on show on World Food Safety Day

World Food Safety Day is an opportunity to recognise Australia’s contributions in providing safe, premium food for consumers here and abroad.....

Inglewood Organic: Premium Quality Organic Chicken Since 2002

Situated on the southern edge of the Darling Downs in QLD, Inglewood Organic is dedicated to rearing premium quality chicken using strict Certified Organic farming methods.....

Supporting Regenerative Agriculture with Australian Organic Food Co.

Australian Organic Food Co. supports Australian organic and regenerative farmers by rescuing thousands of kilos of fresh produce from going to waste.....

Australian grains, pulses and oilseeds making inroads into Pakistan

Australian canola, chickpea, lentil and wheat exporters now have improved market access into Pakistan following successful technical negotiations between the two countries.....

Organic produce consumption surges since COVID-19

Millions of consumers have turned to organic food since the commencement of the COVID-19 pandemic and more than half (56 per cent) of all Australian shoppers have purchased certified organic in the last year, according to the new Australian Organic Market Report 2021 released by today.....

Barambah Organics CEO’s swift calls for mandatory standard

Barambah Organics CEO Matthew Stanton, has been quick to back calls for the introduction of a mandatory standard for use of the word “organic”.....

Organic certification demands highlighted at Naturally Good

The importance of organic certification in unlocking growing domestic and export markets and building consumer trust was highlighted by Australian Organic Limited at Naturally Good 2021 in Sydney.....

Green Grove Organics: Producing certified organic wheat for over three decades

Green Grove Organics is a multi-generational, family-run business owned by the Druce family since 1918 - producing certified organic wheat and milling their own flour for over three decades.....

Buronga Organics: A passion for organic farming and sustainability

Family-owned Buronga Organics places its passion for farming and organic philosophy at the centre of its farm management.....

Essential Flavours: Creating Australian made flavours since 1989

Established in 1989, Essential is a flavour house that creates Australian made flavours at its site in Carrum Downs, Melbourne, Victoria....

‘Delivering Ag2030’ backs agricultural industry

The Australian Government's Delivering Ag2030 plan backs agricultural industry goal of $100 billion production by 2030.....

Dairy Code of Conduct Review

The Australian Government has started its review process into the Dairy Industry Code of Conduct.....

Students to learn the benefits of organic food production

Launched in 2020 by Australian Organic Limited, the Australian Organic Schools Program provides resources to help Prep to Year 10 students understand the importance of organic principles and practices.....

Funding to prevent future flooding

The Australian Government is providing $50 million for projects across the country under the National Flood Mitigation Infrastructure Program.....

Australia’s biggest organic distributor warns national standard for sector is crucial

Eco-Farms, one of Australia's largest organic distributors, has reiterated calls for the introduction of a national standard for the use of the word organic.....

Australia’s biggest organic wine producer backs domestic regulation

Australia's largest organic wine producer has backed calls for the introduction of a standardised domestic regulation for the sector to protect markets and ensure consumer confidence in the organic products they buy.....

Protection for Qld apple and pear producers

Queensland apple and pear growers will be able to access $1.5 million in grants to purchase protective netting.....

GR Davis Pty Ltd: Over 50 years of quality and innovation

Multi-generational, family-run business GR Davis Pty Ltd has been producing high quality Australian plant-based oils for over 50 years. Established in 1964 by Geoff Davis, the company is now Australia’s largest producer of certified organic Eucalyptus and Tea Tree oil.....

New Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants program opening soon

Communities still recovering from the 2019-20 bushfires will soon have access to a new Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants program, to help them address priority work that hasn’t yet been supported under other funding programs.....

EPISODE 8: Australian Organic Wine Industry and 2020 Awards

In episode 8 we celebrate the winners of the Australian Organic Wine Awards 2020 and take a comprehensive look at the state of the organic wine sector. Tune in to hear from retailers Michelle Gadd and Stuart Wood from Organic Wine, associate wine judge Josh Martin and vintner Vanya Cullen.....

Disaster assistance for communities affected by tropical cyclone Seroja

Disaster assistance has been made available for communities with widespread damage caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Seroja.....

Drought resilience innovation hubs launch across Australia

Eight drought resilience and innovation hubs will be launched across the country to support the development and uptake of innovative technologies and practices that improve drought resilience.....

growAG online window to Aussie agricultural innovation opens

Online agricultural innovation sharing digital platform growAG launched today to help connect research and development outcomes to Australians and the world.....

Tasmanian chardonnay takes out top honour at Australian Organic Wine Awards 2020

Stefano Lubiana Wines’ 2018 Estate Chardonnay was awarded the Cullen Trophy Wine of Show at the Australian Organic Wine Awards 2020 at a virtual presentation on Wednesday.....

Finding the Perfect Potion

Founded in 1991, Perfect Potion is an Australian, family-owned business developing certified organic aromatherapy and skincare preparations.....

Regional Tech Hub supports regional, rural and remote Aussies to solve phone & internet problems

The Regional Tech Hub is a Government initiative, developed and managed by the NFF and the Australian Communications Consumer Action Network (ACCAN) to provide free independent advice regarding phone and internet connection options for regional Australians.....

AOL and ASF successfully protects organic seed import from mandatory fungicide treatment

Australian Organic Limited worked alongside the Australian Seed Federation to have the Australian Government suspend its decision to introduce the mandatory fungicidal treatment of some vegetable seed imports.....

Australian Government assistance extended for NSW storms and floods

The Australian Government has extended support to an additional 18 local government areas affected by the storms and flooding across New South Wales.....

Update: New export legislation for organic goods to commence from 28 March 2021

From 28 March 2021, the Export Control Act 2020 and the Export Control Rules 2021 will replace the Export Control Act 1982 and the Export Control Orders.....

Earth Hour founder Todd Sampson shares his captivating journey

Earth Hour founder and acclaimed documentary-maker, Todd Sampson, has capped off Australian Organic Limited’s (AOL) Organic Earth Week with an address reiterating the cumulative effects of individual sustainability efforts.....

Organic Earth Week: Starting with soil

Find out more about why health and healthy soils are an integral part of organic agriculture and are featured in the new Australian Organic Schools Program.....

Disaster assistance for flood-affected businesses and primary producers

Information and assistance available for individuals and businesses affected by the recent floods of March 2021.....

National Farm Safety Education Fund Strategy

The Australian Government has welcomed the release of a new farm safety strategy that calls for greater collaborative industry action to promote better practices.....

State’s biggest organic farmers call for domestic regulation

Victoria's largest organic producer, Wattle Organic Farms, is echoing the industry’s cry for the Federal Government to create a domestic regulation for the organic sector.....

More bushfire recovery funding for Qld communities

Eight Queensland councils and one state agency will share in $10.7 million of additional funding in the latest round of support for communities impacted by the 2019 Queensland Bushfires.....

COVID-19 distils new organic gin label Little Juniper

During the height of COVID-19, South Australian Stuart Mackenzie raised his glass to a new career, swapping Hollywood blockbusters for distilling his own organic gin.....

More than $19 million in disaster resilience and risk reduction funding for Qld communities

Queensland communities can now apply for a share of more than $19 million in resilience and risk reduction funding to help reduce, mitigate and manage the risks of future disasters.....

Quarantine pilot to boost agricultural workforce

National Cabinet will trial a pre-travel quarantine pilot for Pacific Workers, which will expand the available labour options for farmers.....

Ag production on track to reach record $65.9 billion

Australian agricultural production is on track for a record-breaking year, with an expected farm-gate value of $65.9 billion helping to drive the nation’s recovery.....

Ardrossan Orchards: Organics in the heart of the alpine region

Nestled in the heart of the alpine region surrounding Batlow, the Ardrossan Orchards brand began in 1956 when founder David Cathels purchased his first orchard. Since then, the brand has grown to include four large orchards with a reputation for premium quality, locally grown apples.....

Bonza Organics: Strength and spirit after the fires

Perched atop the western hills surrounding Batlow, NSW, Bonza Organics are producers of certified organic apples and olives. Stephenie's inspiring story reflects the strength and spirit of many organic producers after the 2020 bushfires.....

Australia regains freedom from avian influenza

Following a significant response effort, Australia has regained freedom from high pathogenicity avian influenza.....

$18.1 million to support communities affected by Wooroloo bushfire

Western Australian communities impacted by the devastating Wooroloo Bushfire are set to receive an $18.1 million recovery package to provide support for ongoing recovery efforts.....

Organic industry backs NFF’s Regionalisation Agenda

AOL has backed the National Farmers’ Federation’s (NFF) robust Regionalisation Agenda, which will bolster employment opportunities, create smarter regulatory frameworks and help build resilience in the national economy.....

Future Drought Fund – Self-assessment tool to assist farmers build drought resilience

The innovative Drought Resilience Self-Assessment Tool is one of the eight foundational programs announced under the Australian Government’s forward-thinking $5 billion Future Drought Fund to build drought resilience.....

Dairy Exports Assurance Program

A new partnership to deliver the new Dairy Export Assurance Program has launched to cut red tape, streamline audit arrangements and open up trade market access opportunities for farmers.....

Kehoe’s Kitchen: Fermenting the way to success

Learn more about Kehoe’s Kitchen, proudly Australia’s first certified organic producer of fermented vegetables, cashew dips and spreads.....

Australian Government Bushfire Support for WA

Communities in Western Australia remain under threat from the Wooroloo bushfire, currently burning out of control in the Perth region.....

RIC interest rate cut continues to back farmers

Farmers and farm-related small businesses across regional Australia will be further supported, with the interest rate on Regional Investment Corporation (RIC) loans dropping to a record low of 1.77 percent.....

Bushfire video series shows community recovery

The National Bushfire Recovery Agency and Tourism Australia has launched the ‘Open for business’ video series on bushfire recovery. The 15-part series shines a spotlight on everyday Australians as they rebuild their lives, 12 months on from the 2019-20 bushfire season.....

Beef producer frustrated with fake organic products reaching shelves

Tasmanian cattleman Rex Williams is calling on the Federal Government to establish a domestic regulation to protect the organic industry from fake organic products.....

Coles Nurture Fund Round 9 Applications Open

Coles launched the $50 million Nurture Fund in April 2015 to help small and medium sized businesses innovate and grow. Round 9 applications are now open.....

Victoria And Tasmania Play To Their Strengths

Victoria and Tasmania have agreed to a new arrangement to return Australians and seasonal workers to ensure farms get the workers they need.....

EPISODE 7: Meeting Quentin Kennedy, Managing Director of Kialla Pure Foods

In Episode 7 we catch up with Quentin Kennedy, Managing Director of Kialla Pure Foods about his personal journey into organics.....

Backing Australian farmers to expand horizons in 2021

The Australian Government is investing $72.7 million to help Australian farming, forestry and fishing exporters to expand and diversify their export markets in 2021 as part of its Agri- Business Expansion Initiative.....

New Pest Alert: Serpentine Leafminer

Serpentine leaf miner poses a serious threat to Australian agriculture and horticultural industries. Severe infestations of serpentine leaf miner may result in premature leaf drop, poor growth, and reduced crop yields....

ECTOL Plant & Crop Nutrients

John McKay, owner of ECTOL Plant & Crop Nutrients and member of Australian Organic Limited, shares his story and his company’s journey into organics.....

EPISODE 6: Meeting Lee Holmes, partnering with Murray River Organics

In this episode we hear from organic living and gut-health author Lee Holmes, who is partnering with Murray River Organics to create delicious and wholesome new recipes.....

Organics Industry Advisory Group

An Organics Industry Advisory Group representing producers, manufacturers, exporters, importers and retailers will be established to ensure our regulatory framework is fit-for-purpose going forward.....

$11 million investment to help Queensland communities recover from bushfires

More than $11 million has been approved for a range of projects that will help with the economic and social recovery in Queensland communities that were heavily impacted by last year’s bushfires.....

Organics on course for new regulatory framework

In a fundamental step towards reducing red tape within the valuable Australian organic sector, Federal Minister for Agriculture, David Littleproud has requested the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment appoint an Organics Industry Advisory Group to investigate the creation of a nationwide regulatory framework for the production and sale of organic products.....

Future Drought Fund: Building drought resilient networks and leaders in regional communities

Providers have been chosen to deliver the Networks to Build Drought Resilience and Drought Resilience Leaders programs, two programs under the Future Drought Fund.....

Bottle label directory to protect wine industry

Legislation passed parliament yesterday enabling Wine Australia to establish a Wine Export Label Directory to help wine brand owners protect their export wine labels against copycat labelling.....

Agricultural production hits $65b on back of bumper harvest

The gross value of agricultural production is forecast to rise by 7 per cent to $65 billion in 2020-21. Agriculture Minister David Littleproud said it was testament to resilience of farmers.....

EPISODE 5: Meeting Bridget Carmady of Clémence Organics

In episode 5 we catch up with Bridget Carmady, Founder of Clémence Organics about how she evolved from being a naturopath into developing her very own range of organic skincare.....

Importing organic goods into Great Britain: Organic certificate of inspection process from 1 January 2021

Friday’s Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (DAWE) trade update provides clarity on the next steps for Export into Great Britain as the exit date looms and transition period from the European Union ends 31 December 2020.....

Communities tackling drought share in more than $1.2 million in new grants

The Australian Government is continuing to support drought-affected communities, with 36 projects sharing in more than $1.2 million in federal funding.....

PASE funding grape news for hort growers

Australian Table Grape Association awarded grants to boost export market access for a range of horticulture crops.....

Working together to harmonise cattle welfare standards

The Australian Government’s Agricultural Trade and Market Access Cooperation (ATMAC) program is supporting efforts to harmonise animal welfare standards with Vietnam.....

Christmas comes early for agricultural shows and field days

Shows and field days cancelled because of COVID-19 are about to get a slice of $34 million Australian Government funding to ensure they can bounce back in 2021.....

$5 million Future Drought Fund investment to build drought resilience in agricultural landscapes

Following a competitive process, 12 Natural Resource Management Regional Bodies are set to be awarded a share of $5 million funding for projects under the NRM Drought Resilience Program – Landscapes.....

New season brings new conditions

Australians should be preparing for a vastly different bushfire season as the effects of La Niña are felt across the country, according to the Australian Seasonal Bushfire Outlook: December 2020 – February 2020.....

Traceability grants to boost our premium exports

The Australian Government is encouraging applications from farming groups, research organisations and other eligible industry bodies for grants to support projects that enhance traceability in the agricultural produce supply chain.....

Australia’s best certified organic wines vie for top shelf recognition

Nominations are open for the Australian Organic Wine Awards 2020, after a three-year hiatus the coveted competition has returned to showcase the nation’s best organic drops.....

Australian Organic Joins DAWE Market Access Teleconference

Australian Organic Limited (AOL) has today taken part in a teleconference, hosted by DAWE, focusing on the achievements and challenges related to export market access for organic producers.....

Australian Organic backs growers on appeal of GMO decision

Australian Organic Limited has expressed its support of the McLaren Vale winemakers seeking to appeal the South Australian Government’s decision to reject 10 local council applications to maintain status as non-genetically modified (GM) crop areas.....

Prepare for Bushfire Season

The latest information about preparing your family and property for bushfire season, the latest bushfire updates and warnings, and state-based support and information.....

2020 Australian Women in Wine Awards Winners Announced

The winners of the 2020 Australian Women in Wine Awards have been announced via a live, celebration filled broadcast, which brought a few much-needed belly laughs this year too.....

New Australia-NZ Export Plan to bear fruit

Australia’s $170 million horticultural export industry to New Zealand will be boosted under a new agreement that aims to reduce red tape and ease regulatory burden.....

Australia celebrates our farmers on National Agriculture Day

National Agriculture Day is a chance for all Australians to celebrate our farmers and thank them for ensuring safe, fresh, and reliable supplies of food.....

Binna Burra Reconstruction Works Complete

After severe bushfires swept through the world heritage-listed Binna Burra rainforest reserve in September 2019, the Binna Burra Road reconstruction project is now complete.....

Feature on the cover of the Summer issue!

Feature on the cover of the Summer issue of our quarterly e-magazine!....

National Fruit Fly Strategy welcomed

The National Fruit Fly Strategy 2020-25 will aim to maintain Australia’s freedom from exotic fruit fly, minimise the incidence and spread of fruit fly, implement national systems that support market access and facilitate a cooperative and committed national approach to fruit fly management.....

Don’t be sorry; just declare it: New penalties for travellers who don’t declare high-risk biosecurity goods

The Australian Government has today passed legislation that will see penalties significantly increase for travellers who fail to declare high-risk biosecurity goods at the Australian border. Powers to cancel the visas of people bringing in these dangerous goods will also be expanded.....

National Priority List of Exotic Environmental Pests, Weeds and Diseases released

The National Priority List of Exotic Environmental Pests, Weeds and Diseases was released today which delivers on a recommendation of the 2017 review of Australia’s biosecurity system.....

Australia’s biosecurity system valued at $314 billion

The findings of a multi-year project show that, when modelled over 50 years, the value of Australia’s biosecurity system is $314 billion. This represents an average return of $30 for every dollar invested by the Australian Government.....

Rural Financial Counselling Service grant applications open for providers

Rural Financial Counselling Service (RFCS) grant applications are now open to provide rural financial counselling services in regional communities from July 2021 to June 2024.....

Extraordinary meeting of Ministers for Emergency Management to discuss the response to the Bushfire Royal Commission

The Commonwealth chaired a meeting of all Australian Emergency Management Ministers regarding the findings of the Royal Commission into National Natural Disaster Arrangements, also known as the Bushfire Royal Commission.....

Introducing ECTOL – Science Working in Harmony with Nature

ECTOL is a family owned business, created by farmers, for farmers. The company manufactures and supplies a range of natural and organic nutrition inputs, including plant protectants and soil amendments, for agriculture and horticulture.....

22,000 pacific seasonal workers ready and waiting for states to approve quarantine plans

There are 22,000 pacific workers that have been pre-vetted, are ‘work-ready’ and are on standby to deploy onto Australian farms but are awaiting approvals by state governments.....

$2 Million for Indigenous Fire and Land Management Workshops

As part of the $200 million Wildlife and Bushfire Habitat Recovery fund, Indigenous organisations and Traditional Owner groups can now apply for grant funding to run workshops, build understanding and share knowledge of Indigenous fire and land management practices.....

National Water Week 2020 making a splash

Water Week is a chance to build awareness around the value to farmers of the world’s most precious resource and what the Australian Government is doing to plumb the nation.....

Government seeking service provider to deliver the Drought Resilience Self-Assessment Tool

The Australian Government in seeking a service provider to deliver the Drought Resilience Self-Assessment Tool (DR SAT).....

Driving export opportunities organically

Minister for Agriculture David Littleproud said Australian Organic Ltd will use its recently launched online platform to provide free resources and information to certified organic operators interested in exporting.....

Australian Organic Limited joins Trusted Labels Group

Australian Organic Limited has joined six certification programmes to form the Trusted Labels Group (TLG).....

Ag sector grows strong female leaders

Minister for Agriculture, David Littleproud, congratulated graduates of the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) 2020 Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program and recognised the outstanding contributions of women in rural Australia.....

International Day of Rural Women: Recognising female leaders in organic farming

As we celebrate International Day of Rural Women, Megan Woodward speaks to two female leaders in the organic sector, Monika Fiebig and Melinee Leather. about their joint passion for organic farming.....

Australian Organic CEO Niki Ford Graduates from NFF Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program

Australian Organic Limited is delighted to announce that Chief Executive Officer Niki Ford has graduated from the NFF Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program alongside 12 women with skills and experience in the agricultural industry.....

2020 Federal Budget: Analysis & Resources

Yesterday’s Federal Budget announcement includes significant spending in areas which may be relevant to Australian Organic Limited’s valued members.....

$9.6 million in further funding to disaster proof Queensland communities

Communities from the Torres Strait to the Gold Coast will benefit from an almost $9.6 million investment in projects to improve local disaster resilience and risk reduction.....

Plant industries unite to thwart exotic pests threat

A $15 million project led by the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) is expected to boost national capacity for the early and accurate detection of exotic plant pests.....

More funding to help Queensland communities recover from bushfires

Five Queensland council areas heavily impacted by last year’s bushfires will share in more than $6 million to deliver a range of locally developed projects that will contribute to economic and social recovery, and create local jobs.....

Drought Resilience grants – encouraging innovation

The Liberal Nationals Government is investing in organisations, farmer groups and individuals with innovative ideas to build drought resilience through improved Natural Resource Management (NRM) with grants of up to $200,000.....

Reducing red tape by overhauling agricultural levy law

Australian Government is modernising agricultural levy laws to make them fit-for-purpose and business-friendly, and to reform our agricultural levies legislation so that we can better respond to global economic disruptions such as COVID-19.....

Australians urged to prepare for summer disaster season

Emergency Management Australia (EMA) has completed its annual disaster season briefings and has urged Australians to properly prepare for the upcoming summer disaster season.....

NFF to design new Regional Digital Tech Hub

The Australian Government has announced the (NFF) has been engaged to develop and operate the new Regional Digital Technology Hub to support regional Australians to build their digital capabilities.....

NFF launches #BackOnTrack campaign to highlight importance of our farmers

The National Farmers' Federation (NFF) has this week launched its #BackOnTrack campaign which aims to highlight the important role our farmers play in the nation's recovery from COVID-19.....

Funding helps regions on road to bushfire recovery

Music festivals, art installations, sporting events and a coastal headland walking trail are among 65 projects to receive a share in more than $7 million in funding support for communities in fire-affected regions across Australia.....

Nationals welcome $1.9 billion in new technologies to help farmers reduce emissions

The Nationals have today welcomed a package of reforms that will empower Australian farmers to adopt new technologies to drive down carbon emissions, improve productivity and create new jobs.....

Plant industry turns over new leaf in traceability

The Australian Government is supporting a national pilot project starting in Western Australia aimed at identifying the most suitable traceability system for the plant industry supply chain.....

Interest-free drought loan applications end soon

Farmers and farm-related small businesses have two more weeks (up to Wednesday 30 September 2020) to take advantage of two-year interest free loans from the Regional Investment Corporation (RIC) before the drought-related loan terms change.....

City of Onkaparinga leads call to remain GMO crop free following community engagement

The City of Onkaparinga's community engagement process has led to a decision by their council to apply to the SA Government to designate their council area as a non-GMO crop area.....

Corteva: Sustainable Agriculture for a Sustainable Future

Naturally derived, highly effective and fast-acting, Entrust Organic has long been anticipated by the Australian agricultural market.....

Government inkjets funds to support Coffs co-op’s berry good traceability

Coffs Coast farmers’ co-op Oz Group has been awarded a grant to assure customer confidence in its premium berry supply chain through thermal labelling technology.....

ACO Certification Ltd

ACO Certification Limited is Australia’s largest certifier for Organic and Biodynamic products and has over 2,000 operators and 29,000 products certified to Australian and International standards.....

Watch Again: Why Certify with Owen Gwilliam

If you missed our recent webinar 'Why Certify with Owen Gwilliam', you can register to view the recording online for free and download the webinar resources.....

AUS-QUAL Organic Auditing & Certification

AUS-QUAL offers organic auditing and certification to sectors of the Organic Agricultural, Processing and Food Handling Industries.....

Woolworths invests $1m into four family-owned Australian farms through Organic Growth Fund

Woolworths has awarded more than $1 million in new grants to four organic farms across Australia in the third round of the Woolworths Organic Growth Fund. Round four is now open to applicants.....

Online tool to help producers choose best-fit traceability

The Australian Government is investing in the development of an online self-assessment tool to help primary producers find the best-fit traceability system for their business.....

National Agricultural Workers Code

The Australian Government has welcomed the NSW, VIC, SA, NT and the ACT governments’ decision to adopt a National Agricultural Workers Code that will ensure Australian farmers can keep feeding and clothing us while also protecting the health of all communities.....

Australia-Vanuatu show it takes two to mango

Vanuatu has answered Australia’s call for Top End mango pickers, with more than 160 workers flying in this morning from the South Pacific nation to start their 14-day COVID-19 quarantine.....

NASAA Certified Organic

NASAA Certified Organic is recognised nationally and internationally as a leading organic certification organisation.....

Final projects announced through $134.5 million Government infrastructure package

North and north-west Queensland communities will benefit from more than $10 million to repair, rebuild and reinforce infrastructure damaged by the 2019 monsoon trough.....

New program to drive growth in organic production

Guy Barnett, Tasmania Minister for Primary Industries and Water, has announced a new program to drive growth in organic production in Tasmania.....

Welcome to the Spring issue!

The Spring issue of Australian Organic Connect focuses on Australian Organic Awareness Month and includes interviews with Woolworths Paul Turner, Awareness Month ambassador Lincoln Lewis, alongside articles surrounding the importance of domestic regulation and certification.....

Draft Organic Rules Update

In response to a submission by Australian Organic to the Department of Agriculture, Water and Environment, key changes will be made to the draft organic rules.....

Evaluation of Country of Origin Labeling of Food in Australia

Australian Organic has received an invitation from Minister for Agriculture David Littleproud to provide input into the review of Country of Origin labeling standards.....

Meat Industry dials up traceability efforts

The Australian Meat Industry Council is launching a pilot study into the use of electronic radio frequency identification device readers in the sheep and goat sector.....

Grassland fires a potential risk in seasonal outlook

Australians should be prepared for more fire risks according to the Australian Seasonal Bushfire Outlook: September 2020, which covers all states and territories through to November.....

$86 million for adoption and innovation hubs

The Australian Government will invest $86 million to establish eight Adoption and Innovation Hubs across regional Australia and will develop a Digital Foundations for Agriculture Strategy (the Digital Strategy).....

One giant leap for Aussie Golden Wattle

Australia's envied biosecurity status hits even greater heights in October when the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency launches Golden Wattle seeds into orbit as part of an international space research mission.....

Traceability project answers chicken and egg questions

Egg supply chain integrity is being enhanced through an Australian Government-backed project that supports farmers to adopt a consistent approach to traceability.....

AOL’s position on South Australia’s GMO moratorium decision

In August, the South Australian government made the decision to lift their state-wide GMO moratorium on organic crops.....

More funding for communities tackling drought

The Australian Government is continuing to support drought-affected communities, with 30 projects sharing in more than $1.1 million in Federal funding.....

Australian Organic Awareness Month this September

The valuable work of Australian organic producers will once more be highlighted throughout September during Australian Organic Awareness Month (AOAM).....

Nominations open for Australian Biosecurity Awards

The search is on for the next round of biosecurity champions, with nominations now open for round two of the 2020 Australian Biosecurity Awards (ABAs).....

Uni of Tasmania’s hort traceability app to bear fruit

The University of Tasmania has been awarded $455,000 to develop a new digital solution to help improve the traceability of exported Australian fruit.....

Federal Government urging urgent intervention by Premiers on cross-border issues

Minister David Littleproud is urging state Premiers to inject themselves into serious cross border issues that unaddressed could impact the cost of living for regional Australians.....

Green light for drought relief projects in Queensland

A new, high-priority drought relief project is progressing in the Flinders Shire Council, with funding approved to flow under the Australian Government’s Drought Communities Programme (DCP) Extension.....

Grape expectations: FRIGGA traceability tech potential

The Australian Government is supporting the trial of data logging technology to trace table grape shipments along the export supply chain from grower to the retailer.....

More than $36 million for Queensland bushfire recovery

Queensland’s ongoing recovery efforts from the 2019 bushfires continue with a $36.8 million investment to support the state’s most heavily bushfire-impacted communities.....

$189,000 to ensure Aussie honey is the best

B-QUAL Australia Pty Limited has been awarded $189,000 to assure the integrity of supply chains that deliver our premium honey products to markets around the world.....

Wine export grants a corker of an opportunity

The Australian Government is uncorking another $1 million in funding to support smaller to medium wine producers showcase their premium drops around the world.....

Investing in agriculture’s next gen of smart minds

A $220,000 grants program for the sharpest young minds in agriculture, fisheries and forestry opens today.....

Victoria COVID-19 Stage 4 ‘Stay At Home’ Restrictions: Workplace Information

Learn more about the Stage 4 'Stay at Home' restrictions announced for Victorian industries.....

Seasonal and Pacific Worker pilot programme to be trialled in the Top End

The Australian and Northern Territory Governments have agreed to conduct a trial aimed at addressing the labour shortages affecting NT farmers.....

Freight Forwarders and air freight service providers on board to help Australian exporters

Freight Forwarders and service providers have been appointed to provide freight services on key export routes under the International Freight Assistance Mechanism.....

Australian Organic Limited’s Position on the Draft Export Control (Organic Goods) Rules 2020

The Department of Agriculture, Water and Environment (DAWE) have published the Consultation Draft Export Control (Organic Goods) Rules, 2020.....

Coalition investing $5 million for drought resilient landscapes

The Coalition Government will invest $5 million into regional Natural Resource Management (NRM) bodies as part the Future Drought Fund NRM Drought Resilience Program – Landscapes.....

Improved market access for Aussie potatoes

Australian potato farmers are enjoying improved access to the Thai market with two key commitments now realised under the Thailand-Australia Free Trade Agreement (TAFTA).....

Australian wine secures fair trading terms with Canada

Australian wine producers are toasting successful resolution of trade restrictions that have been a long-running obstacle in our wine trade with Canada, our fourth largest wine export market.....

Highlighting the importance of safety on our farms with Alex Thomas

Each year, National Farm Safety Week raises awareness of farm safety issues across Australia. We speak to Alex Thomas about the importance of health and safety on Australian farms.....

DAWE issues update to the Taiwan equivalence arrangement

The Department of Agriculture, Water and Environment (DAWE) have issued a Market Access Advice (2020-06), which provides some additional information surrounding the new Taiwan equivalence arrangement.....

Review of the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Regulatory System

The review is intended to assess the appropriateness, effectiveness and efficiency of the regulatory framework underpinning the operations of the National Registration Scheme.....

Royal Commission into national natural disaster arrangements

The extension of the Royal Commission has been granted at the request of the Chair of the Royal Commission, Air Chief Marshall Mark Binskin AC (Retd), and supported by the Commonwealth Government....

New Export Legislation for Organic Produce

The Department of Agriculture, Water and Environment (DAWE) have published the Consultation Draft Export Control (Organic Goods) Rules, 2020.....

Ensuring the continued success of organic exports

The Australian Government is proposing new rules to continue to provide a basis for the regulation of organic exports.....

Coronavirus: General Resources

Check here for a list of valuable and up-to-date resources in reference to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.....

2021 Nuffield Scholarships for Primary Producers

Applications are now open for the 2021 Nuffield Australian Farming Scholarships program.....

IFAM freight capacity updates: LA, Singapore, Dubai & Hong Kong now available

The latest IFAM freight capacity updates includes flights to LA, Singapore, Dubai and Hong Kong.....

Building a drought resilient Australia

Regional Australia is set to benefit today as the Australian Government gets on with the job of building national wide drought resilience.....

Queensland invests in road repairs for regional economic recovery

Emergency works are nearing completion on parts of Queensland’s road network, after bushfires and monsoonal flooding impacted about 10,990 kilometres of the state network during the 2019-20 disaster season.....

Cellar-brating Wine Australia’s New Chair

Minister for Agriculture David Littleproud has today announced Dr Michele Allan as the Wine Australia Chair commencing on 4 July 2020 for three years.....

Extending Farm Household Allowance relief payments

The Australian Government is extending the availability of the Farm Household Allowance (FHA) relief payment for three months, providing $2.1 million to eligible farmers and their families.....

Online fire management service a hotspot for funding

Media Release: 26 June 2020 Federal funding to ensure the North Australia & Rangelands Fire Information (NAFI) service’s 2020/21 operation. NAFI provides near real time fire tracking data for land managers, Indigenous communities managing their country, cattle producers, and savanna fire management projects under the Emissions Reduction Fund. Website recorded more than one million hits....

New online game helps Queensland kids get disaster ready

Media Release: 26 June 2020 The Get Ready Queensland Challenge, a new educational game to help Queensland children and their families prepare for future disasters and severe weather, is now available online. The initiative is funded under joint Commonwealth-Queensland Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) through the Community Recovery Fund, established in the wake of the....

$36 million for our agricultural communities – the shows will go on

The Australian Government is spending $36 million to support agricultural show societies recover from the effects of COVID-19, ensuring they can continue after the pandemic.....

Financial support remains in place for drought-affected families

The Australian Government is continuing its support for drought-affected farming households by extending Round 2 of the $148.5 million Drought Community Support Initiative (DCSI) program until the end of this year.....

Funding for long term support in bushfire affected Queensland communities

Communities across southern and eastern Queensland impacted by devastating bushfires last year will receive funding to employ Community Development Officers to help lead long-term recovery efforts.....

Funding continues for flood recovery services in Townsville

Vital flood recovery services will continue in Townsville for another 12 months with almost $290,000 in additional funding to help the community rebuild after the devastating 2019 monsoon event.....

$9 million boost to flood recovery and resilience projects in North Queensland

Media Release: 25 June 2020 Communities impacted by flooding in Far North and North Queensland in early 2019 will benefit from more than $9 million in grant funding for 119 local projects to boost flood recovery and resilience. Minister for Emergency Management David Littleproud said the funding was the largest round delivered under the $15.5....

Australian Government toasts wine’s 2050 vision

The Australian Government is toasting the launch of Australian wine industry’s Vision 2050 to guide the sector’s focus and growth over the next three decades.....

Uni fee reforms a boom for agriculture

The cost of studying agriculture at university will be slashed from 2021 under an Australian Government higher education funding plan aimed at producing graduates for high-priority jobs for growth sectors.....

Tehan delivers for regional higher education and research

The Regional Universities Network (RUN) congratulates the Minister for Education, The Hon Dan Tehan MP, on delivering a higher education reform package which will help fuel regional economic growth and jobs, and address the gap in educational outcomes between regional, rural and remote Australia and capital cities.....

Stronger penalties for travellers who don’t declare high risk biosecurity items

An amendment to the Biosecurity Act 2015 to strengthen biosecurity penalties was introduced into the House of Representatives today.....

Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement negotiations commence

The Australian Government has launched Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations with the United Kingdom (UK) for a comprehensive, ambitious and mutually beneficial bilateral agreement.....

Reminder Nth Qld flood farmer AgRebuild loans close soon

Graziers and farmers affected by the 2019 North and Far North Queensland floods are reminded that they have until the end of June to apply for a Regional Investment Corporation (RIC) AgRebuild loan.....

Agricultural narcotic exports to benefit from improved market access

The Australia Government has delivered improved access to global markets for agricultural narcotic exports for medicinal cannabis and hemp industries through the Export Control Amendment (Certificate of Narcotics Exports) Bill 2020.....

Meet Dr Sarah Lantz

Dr Sarah Lantz is a writer, author, mother, advocate for healthy living and fermentation and regular contributor to Bud Organic Club.....

ANU in Biodiversity Stewardship Program for farmers

The Coalition Government is delivering on its $34 million 2019 election commitment to establish an Agriculture Stewardship Package for farmers.....

Better FHA Support for Farmers

New measures to improve the Farm Household Allowance (FHA) program are now in effect.....

$11.5 Million in mental health grants to support emergency services workers affected by the bushfires

The Australian Government is investing $11.5 million in mental health services to support emergency services workers and their families impacted by the unprecedented bushfire disaster of 2019-20.....

Regional Queensland shares in $16 million for resilient infrastructure

The north and north-west reaches of Queensland will benefit from an almost $16 million investment to rebuild infrastructure damaged by the 2019 monsoon trough.....

Applications open for Queensland disaster resilience and risk reduction funding

More than $13 million is now available through the Queensland Resilience and Risk Reduction Fund to help local communities better prepare for future disasters.....

Celebrating Australia’s Safe, World-Class Food

World Food Safety Day is an opportunity to recognise Australia's contributions in providing safe, high-quality world-class food for consumers here and abroad.....

Australia-India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership to further drive trade opportunities

Minister David Littleproud applauded the Australia-India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership agreed by Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Indian Prime Minister Narenda Modi.....

“Demystifying the lure of organics – why demand will survive and thrive beyond 2020”

Australian Organic CEO Niki Ford responds to a recent article theorising that the uplift of sales for organic products during COVID-19 has been due more to “necessity” – commenting that organic consumers, in fact, buy organic products for a variety of reasons.....

Winter crop production forecast to jump 53 per cent

The ABARES Australian crop report - June 2020 is forecasting a 53 per cent increase in winter crop production in 2020–21, with a 23 per cent jump in the area planted.....

IFAM flights to Hong Kong departing from Toowoomba & Adelaide now available

The IFAM is supporting new outbound flights to Hong Kong, departing from Adelaide and Toowoomba. These flights are rebuilding key routes to a major market for Agricultural producers.....

US Fulbright scholars to boost rural and regional research

The Regional Universities Network (RUN) announced a new partnership with the Fulbright Commission to provide scholarships to US academics to undertake regionally-relevant research at RUN universities.....

Emergency Management Ministers agree to review the National Disaster Recovery Funding arrangements

Emergency Management Minister David Littleproud said the DRFA is being reviewed to ensure that assistance under the program is fair and equitable for Australians living in different states.....

$1 million boost for WA wild dog fence project

A $1 million Australian Government investment towards the construction of wild dog exclusion fencing in Western Australia will help boost farmer incomes and create jobs.....

Applications Open for Cyclone Upgrades on Coastal Homes

Queensland homeowners will be able to cyclone proof their homes through the Household Resilience Program, with applications opening today under Phase 2 of the Program.....

Deadline for Ag Workforce Strategy Extended

The Australian Government has extended the delivery date for the National Agricultural Workforce Strategy to the end of October 2020 and the closing date for submissions from 1 June to 3 August 2020.....

Innovation boosting Australia’s biosecurity

DNA fingerprinting for imported dogs, virtual reality training for officers and drones to manage feral pigs are among the innovative projects being funded by the Australian Government to bolster biosecurity.....

Australian farmers don’t rely on subsidies

Federal Agriculture Minister David Littleproud says a research report released today by ABARES confirms Australia’s farmers are among the least subsidised in the world.....

Bushfire Fund Driving Recovery

Helping people recover from the Black Summer bushfires is a priority for the Australian Government and the release of the $2 billion Bushfire Recovery Funds's spending profile reinforces this.....

1 June Deadline for Dairy Industry Transparency

The ACCC has reminded dairy processors of their obligations to comply with the mandatory Dairy Code of Conduct, including the requirement for publishing relevant contracts on their websites by the 1st June deadline.....

Australian Organic CEO Niki Ford interviewed for ABC Landline Organic Feature

Australian Organic CEO Niki Ford was recently interviewed for an ABC Landline segment focusing on the rise in demand for organic produce during COVID-19.....

Fermented Bevies Masterclass with Dr Sarah Lantz

Join fermentation expert and healthy living advocate Dr Sarah Lantz, for her exclusive online Fermented Bevies Masterclass.....

ABARES insights into Australia’s forest fires

The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABERS) today released its insights article: 'Stocktake of Fire in Australia's Forests 2011 to 2016.....

Get Listed in our New Organic Directory

Members and Bud licensees can apply to be listed in our new online Organic Directory for free.....

FREE Brewing Co.

FREE Brewing Co founder and Head of Beer, Ash Truscott, tells us more about his business and how they’ve been affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. FREE Brewing Co beer can be found at Dan Murphy’s, BWS and local stores. Tell us about Free Brewing. FREE Brewing Co is a true story of passion and belief in organic....

Australian tech start-up creates a trading solution for the fresh produce industry

Australian tech company the HiveXchange was created to form a digital version of the central market trading environment.....

Extension of the Queensland Household Resilience Program to Protect Australian Communities

The Australian Government is committed to increasing the resilience of Australian communities to natural hazards, while minimising the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.....

Digital Beef Australia launch steers way to great event

Beef Australia 2021 has this week commenced its digital launch a year out from the iconic triennial beef industry even in Rockhampton.....

Investing in our smart farming future

Sustainable farming efforts are being boosted with more Australian Government support under the latest round of the $43.5 million Smart Farms Small Grants program.....

Australian Organic CEO Niki Ford to Commence Appointments with the ACCC and NFF

Australian Organic is thrilled to announce that CEO Niki Ford will commence appointments with the ACCC and NFF.....

Japan Wine Challenge 2020 Open for Entries

For years the Japan Wine Challenge has played a pivotal role in the development, awareness and sales of international wine brands in Japan, Asia, and internationally.....

Welcome outcome on Wildlife Wet Markets

Minister for Agriculture, David Littleproud is pleased to see strong international support at the G20 to investigate Wildlife Wet Markets as part of the broader review of COVID-19.....

Increased aerial support for Australia during bushfire season

Australia’s aerial firefighting capability has today received an annual $11 million boost to ensure additional aircraft are available for the 2020-21 and future bushfire seasons.....

India Opportunities Brewing for our Farmers

Agreed new biosecurity arrangements have opened the door to more export opportunities with India for Australian barley and fruit growers.....

$10m to help farmers manage pests and weeds in drought

More Australian Government support is on the way for drought-affected farmers and communities battling weeds and pest animals.....

Bushfire Funding Bettered

The Federal Government is expected to spend $1 billion to help support people in bushfire affected areas by June, doubling the amount that was originally committed to the National Bushfire Recovery Agency in the current financial year.....

Australia’s Success in Managing Stink Bug Risk

The strengthened measures in place for the brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) season are helping safeguard Australia’s industries, environment and trade from this significant pest.....

2020 Webinar Series with Round Square Marketing: Meet the Speakers

Australian Organics first series of webinars are presented by Round Square Marketing.....

Feature on the front cover of our next e-magazine!

We’re looking for a stunning image that represents the principles of organic to cover our next e-magazine issue. Enter our competition!....

Bushfire Funding Bettered

The Federal Government is expected to spend $1 billion to help support people in bushfire affected areas by June.....

Ministers reassure that food is COVID safe

The federal, state and territory agricultural ministers have moved to reassure and reiterate to Australians that there is no evidence that COVID-19 can be transmitted by food.....

Indonesian Free Trade Agreement good news for farmers

The Minister for Agriculture, David Littleproud has welcomed the news that Indonesia have completed the domestic ratification process for the free trade deal with Australia.....

AgShows provides grants to 122 regional shows

Regional agricultural show societies across Australia will share in $20 million worth of grants to renew ageing show grounds through the Regional Agricultural Show Development Grants program.....

Are you buying truly organic products?

Think that all organic products are made equal? Think again! Learn why you should be looking for a certification logo on your organic purchases.....

Time to stop milking dairy, fair go for farmers

Agriculture Minister David Littleproud says the time is now for supermarkets and processors to play a greater role in the future of Australia's dairy farmers.....

Grants to help communities affected by bushfires in Queensland

Community groups, local councils and NGOs in 23 communities will share in $1.8 million in flexible funding grants to support recovery following the 2019 bushfires.....

Bushfire assistance grants available to Mareeba primary producers

Impacted farmers in the Mareeba Shire local government area now have access to grants of up to $75,000 to assist with bushfire recovery.....

‘Eat Seafood, Australia’: Industry calls for support

“Eat seafood, Australia!” is the catch-cry of the Australian seafood industry as it asks the community to rally together to support the industry during the coronavirus crisis.....

A united approach to wildlife markets

The Australian Chief Veterinary Officer as President of the World Organisation for Animal Health, is seeking a united approach from OIE member countries to deliver global reforms on wildlife markets.....

Supporting North Queensland through drought

High-priority drought relief projects are progressing across North Queensland, with more projects approved under the Australian Government’s Drought Communities Programme (DCP) Extension.....

Top 5 Organic Gardening Tips From Australian Organic Food Co

Australian Organic Food Co. shares their top five organic gardening tips! Read more to find out how to take your organic garden to the next level.....

International Compost Awareness Week 2020: May 3-9

3-9 May 2020 marks International Compost Awareness Week in Australia (ICAW), focusing on compost in nature's circular economy.....

Australia calls for action on Wildlife Wet Markets

At the virtual G20 meeting of Agricultural Ministers, Australia has called for international experts to scrutinise wildlife wet markets.....

QLD Communities share a further $12 million for resilient infrastructure

More infrastructure funding has reached regional and remote parts of Queensland impacted by the 2019 monsoon trough event.....

Kelty Farm launches online store for premium organic meat

Tasmania's Kelty Farm has recently launched an online store to continue to deliver premium certified organic meat to customers.....

Industry Body ‘Fruit & Vegetable Consortium’ launched to promote fruit & veg consumption

A new industry body, the 'Fruit & Vegetable Consortium', has been formed to promote the consumption of fruit and vegetables by Australians.....

Country of Origin Commitment from Macca’s

Minister David Littleproud welcomes McDonald's commitment to display the country of origin ingredients on their products.....

National Mental Health Helpline extended hours during COVID-19

Due to growing demand during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Mental Health Foundation Australia is extending its service hours.....

Australia’s food security not in question

The latest report by ABARES has confirmed Australia has one of the most secure food supplies in the world and is not at risk because of COVID-19.....

Wine Australia acting chair appointment

Ms Cath Oates has been appointed as acting Chair of Wine Australia for a period of three months.....

The States and Territories to implement National Cabinet workforce principles

State, Territory and Federal Agriculture Ministers discussed the issue of visa workers and reported how they will meet the principles set by the National Cabinet last week.....

Long term engagement bears fruit: first shipment of persimmons to Thailand a success

The first trial shipment of Australian persimmons to Thailand has been a success with the fruit selling out shortly after arrival.....

Helping farmers access specialised agvet chemicals

Australian Government funding of $2 million will improve farmer access to priority agricultural and veterinary (agvet) chemicals to safely and effectively treat pests, diseases and weeds.....

Financial support to help Australian exporters bounce back

Australian exporters impacted by the COVID-19 crisis will now have access to business-saving loans between $250,000 and $50 million under a new $500 million capital facility to be administered by Export Finance Australia.....

DISASTER ASSISTANCE FOR FLOODED WA COMMUNITIES

Disaster assistance has been made available to help communities recover from flooding along the Western Australian coastline in March.....

Virgin Australia & Qantas offering air freight capacity on international flights

Qantas & Virgin Australia are offering air freight capacity on repatriation international passenger services to some major cities.....

Talking to your child about Coronavirus

Read our tips on how to talk to your children about COVID-19 and help to comfort them during this time.....

AusIndustry: Free Business Support Webinars

AusIndustry are providing a series of free webinars in partnership with a range of leading organisations to support businesses through COVID-19.....

Supporting the agriculture workforce during COVID-19

The Federal Liberal and Nationals Government is making temporary changes to visa arrangements to help farmers access the workforce they need during COVID-19.....

Help for the Child Care sector and parents

Minister David Littleproud has welcomed the Federal Government's Early Childhood Education and Care Relief package.....

Securing Freight Access for Australian Agricultural & Fisheries Exporters

A new $110 million initiative will back Australia's agricultural and fisheries sector by helping them export produce into key overseas markets.....

Australian Government Launches ‘Jobs Hub’ to support Australian businesses and jobseekers

The Australian Government has launched 'Jobs Hub' to support Australian businesses and jobseekers affected by COVID-19.....

Wage subsidy gives security to business and workers

David Littleproud has welcomed the decision by the government to provide subsidies to Australian businesses to keep our nation's workers employed.....

New live sheep export requirements

The Department of Agriculture is introducing new requirements for live sheep exports to the Middle East following the finalisation of the regulation impact statement (RIS).....

Government announces $170 million COVID-19 Rescue Package to support export market

The Government has announced a $170 million COVID-19 Rescue Package to support medical supply imports and fresh food exports.....

$5 million to help north Qld fight prickly acacia

Three Qld natural resource management groups will share in $5 million of federal funding to help control the spread of prickly acacia.....

Ramping up biosecurity to keep ASF out of Australia

David Littleproud met with Inspector-General of Biosecurity last week to discuss the IGB's latest report to mitigate the risk of African swine fever.....

More Support for Mental Health, Domestic Violence

Minister David Littleproud says the Federal Government's stimulus package would further support people in the outback and remote communities.....

Government support for the wings across Australia

Minister Littleproud has welcomed the nearly $200 million boost for regional and remote aviation as part of Government support during the COVID-19 crisis.....

Cooperation the way through COVID-19 Crisis

A telephone hook-up of agricultural ministers has discussed a range of issues facing the sector during this COVID-19 crisis.....

Water allocation prices likely to remain high in the southern Murray-Darling Basin

The latest Water Market Outlook report from ABARES indicates that water allocation prices in southern Murray-Darling are likely to remain high in 2020-21.....

Pure Vision Wines

Pure Vision's range of certified organic wines are made the way wines should be!....

DISASTER ASSISTANCE FOLLOWING EX-TROPICAL CYCLONE ESTHER

Disaster assistance has been made available to help communities in the Kimberley recover from flooding associated with ex-Tropical Cyclone Esther.....

Call for calm cooperation on COVID-19

Minister David Littleproud has written to the Premier of Queensland to call for action to create calm in South West Qld, where thousands of southerners and people from south east Qld have flocked to escape coronavirus.....

Angove Family Winemakers

Angove Family Winemakers have a steep history in winemaking in Australia. Angove are offering 25% discount to Bud Club members during this tough time.....

Agriculture saleyards and auctions can continue

The Minister for Agriculture and Emergency Management, David Littleproud confirmed today that livestock saleyards and wool auctions are able to continue.....

$21 million tick of approval for Queensland infrastructure resilience projects

Federal and Queensland Governments have given a tick to a further 15 infrastructure resilience projects in regional communities impacted by the 2019 monsoon trough.....

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Organic Industry Resources

A collection of organic and agricultural resources and information regarding the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak.....

Agriculture jobs essential to Australia

Minister for Agriculture, David Littleproud says Australia's food production and supply chain will not be affected by recent shutdowns.....

$2 million to develop biosecurity screening project

A challenge set by the department to tackle pests and diseases on incoming cargo containers has led to two companies each being awarded $1 million under the (BRII).....

New Zealand’s Organic Products Bill receives 100% support

New Zealand's Organic Products Bill passed its first reading on Thursday 19 March 2020 with full support from all political parties.....

Federal Government stimulus package 2.0 to get us through

Minister David Littleproud says the Federal Government's second stimulus package is about confidence, cash flow and the community.....

Disaster Assistance Following Severe WA Storms

Disaster assistance is available to help communities recover from severe thunderstorms that hit WA last month.....

2020 AOL Event Cancellations & Postponements

Due to the recent Coronavirus outbreak, many 2020 events have been postponed or cancelled. Check here for the latest updates.....

Australia’s food security among the world’s best

Minister for Agriculture, David Littleproud, reassures Australians that our food security is among the best in the world.....

Australian Government Economic Stimulus Package: COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

The Australian Government has announced an Economic Stimulus Package to keep people in jobs and keep businesses in business.....

Organic Producers in Tasmania

In February 2020, Australian Organic CEO Niki Ford travelled to Tasmania to meet with members and learn more about their certified organic businesses.....

Long-term view key to $100 billion agriculture target

Media release Long-term view key to $100 billion agriculture target Reaching the target of $100 billion in agricultural output will require industry to take a long term view, and continue to take hard choices that lift farm productivity and keep Australian exports competitive against rivals, ABARES Executive Director Dr Steve Hatfield-Dodds told the 2020 ABARES....

Farm production value holds despite bushfires, drought

Media release Farm production value holds despite bushfires, drought The value of Australian agricultural production is forecast to remain high despite bushfires and prolonged drought, with overseas demand balancing drought-related falls in farm output and incomes. ABARES’ Chief Commodity Analyst Peter Gooday said the value of farm production in fiscal 2019-20 was expected to fall....

Grants to Assist Bushfire Affected Communities in Central Queensland

Central QLD communities will receive $4.1 million in grants awarded for community recovery and resilience projects to assist in recovery from the 2018 bushfires.....

Tasmanian organic grower benefits from Woolworths Organic Growth Fund

Tasmania's Biofarms Australia is the latest beneficiary of the $30 million Woolworths Organic Growth Fund.....

Australian Organic Partners with ABC Organic Gardener

17 February 2020 PEAK ORGANIC INDUSTRY BODY AUSTRALIAN ORGANIC LTD PARTNERS WITH ABC ORGANIC GARDENER TO PROMOTE ORGANIC PRINCIPLES Industry body Australian Organic Ltd (AOL) is pleased to announce its partnership with magazine ABC Organic Gardener for 2020 to promote organic principles and educate consumers around making informed choices when it comes to organic products.....

Organic Producers in Far North Queensland

In January 2020, Australian Organic visited certified organic producers in Far North Queensland to learn more about their operations and how their businesses have been affect by the floods.....

Putting the Future Drought Fund to work

The Drought Resilience Funding Plan has been tabled in Parliament outlining how the proceeds of the Future Drought Fund can be spent.....

Australian Organic packs hampers for Foodbank Queensland

In January, Australian Organic volunteered their morning to pack food hampers at Foodbank Queensland - an operation that provides food relief to over 249,000 Queenslanders each month.....

Free public forum on feeding livestock during drought in QLD

The public are invited to a free forum in QLD providing advice about feeding and caring for animals during the drought.....

Bushfire Roundtable on Agriculture

Australian Organic Ltd was invited by Minister McKenzie to participate and represent the organic sector at the Bushfire Roundtable on Agriculture.....

Up to $75,000 grants available for bushfire-affected producers

Prime Minister Scott Morrison yesterday announced the Government will provide up to $75,000 in grants for bushfire affected producers.....

More Rural Financial Counsellors to support bushfire recovery

The Australian Government will inject $15 million in additional funding to the Rural Financial Counselling Service to aid bushfire recovery.....

Australian Organic – Industry Fire Crisis Update

Advice to certified organic operators surrounding the requirements for certification alongside information regarding available allowances & derogations during the bushfire crisis.....

Minister McKenzie urges regional communities to prioritise personal safety amid worsening bushfire crisis

As the bushfire crisis across Australia worsens, Minister for Agriculture Bridget McKenzie urges communities to prioritise personal safety.....

Bushfire Emergencies: Agricultural Resources

List of agricultural resources for producers affected by the recent bushfire emergencies.....

Australian Organic CEO Niki Ford hosting seminar at Beauty Melbourne 2020

Australian Organic CEO Niki Ford will be hosting a seminar surrounding an organic approach to beauty at Beauty Melbourne 2020.....

Stopping stowaway stink bugs making Australia home

Minister for Agriculture, Bridget McKenzie, said brown marmorated stink bugs would have a decimating impact on Australia's agriculture if established here.....

Impact of Drought becoming more pronounced

The effects of the continuing drought are becoming more pronounced in many regions according to the latest Agricultural Commodities report.....

Kangaroo Grass – the super crop of the future?

Senator Bridget McKenzie comments on a Government-backed research project into Kangaroo Grass as an alternative crop for the future.....

Exercise Razorback: practice makes perfect in keeping ASF at bay

Australia's defences against African Swine Fever (ASF) have been tested during simulation exercise "Razorback".....

Beefing up trade opportunities through $3.73 million online sustainability framework

Australia's beef farmers will receive $3.73 million in government support to help them assess their sustainable land management practices.....

Bushfire Appeals

There are several ways that you can lend your support to those affected by the bushfires, including donating to charities, foundations, fire services and volunteers.....

Australian Organic Submission to the Third Review of the Gene Technology Scheme

The National Gene Technology Scheme, a collaboration of our Federal, State and Territory governments, is currently under review. While the review is not directly related to the recent Australian Federal Government’s deregulation of the SDN-1 gene editing method (see Australian Organic’s statement on Emerging Gene Technology here), it does include stated objectives such as “streamlining....

Exhibit your business at Naturally Good 2020

Exhibit your business at Naturally Good 2020 in Sydney, the natural, organic and healthy products expo.....

QCamel – Sunshine Coast

QCamel is the world's first certified organic camel milk dairy located on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland.....

David Littleproud MP announces Drought Loan offerings

Minister for Drought and Rural Finance David Littleproud announces RIC drought loans up to $2million.....

Minister for Agriculture announces new biosecurity advisory group Biosecurity Futures

Bridget McKenzie, Minister for Agriculture, has announced that she has established Biosecurity Futures, a new biosecurity advisory group.....

Applications open for Smart Farms Small Grants Round 3

Applications are now open for the National Landcare Program: Smart Farms Small Grants Round 3 to support sustainable agriculture.....

AUS-QUAL Certification Body Extends Offering with ‘Bud’ Logo Licensing Agreement

Australian Organic is pleased to announce the signing of a licensing agreement with certification body AUS-QUAL to offer Bud logo licensing to certified organic businesses.....

Ground-breaking weed chipper wins category at WA Innovator of the Year Awards

A ground-breaking mechanical weed chipper designed by the University of Sydney has topped its category at the WA Innovator of the Year awards.....

6th Annual Australian Organic Industry Awards 2019 Winners Announced

The winners have been announced for the 6th Annual Australian Organic Industry Awards 2019, celebrating the best of the organic industry over the past 12 months.....

Register for the National Renewables in Agriculture Conference & Expo 2019

This event brings together farmers, agriculture and energy consultants, peak bodies and Gov to share stories of on-farm renewables, business cases and the transformation of energy use in agriculture.....

Top Certified Organic Products, Businesses and Individuals to be Honoured at the 6th Annual Australian Organic Industry Awards – Finalists Announced

The Australian Organic awards will celebrate the outstanding and innovative contributions members of the organic industry have made over the past year.....

Second Phase of Australian Organic Project Now Open

The second phase of the Australian Organic & the Australian Government's Organic Supplier's Development Project is now open for applications.....

BTi Logistics Achieves Organic Certification for its Melbourne Warehouse

BTi Logistics, an Australian owned third-party logistics provider and freight forwarder, has recently achieved organic certification for their Melbourne warehouse.....

Finalists Announced for the 2019 Australian Organic Annual Industry Awards

Finalists have been announced for the 2019 Australian Organic 6th Annual Industry Awards.....

Update to the Australian Certified Organic Standard: Gene Editing SDN-1

In light of the Federal Government’s recent deregulation of the Gene Editing technique known as SDN-1, Australian Organic Ltd has issued an Update to the Australian Certified Organic Standard. The move by our Government means that organisms that have been engineered using this method, will not be considered a “GMO” under Australian Law, and hence....

Biosecurity Alert: African Swine Fever

Members should be aware of the threat of African swine fever and what they can do to reduce the risk.....

Australian Organic host BBQ at Parliament House to celebrate Organic Awareness Month

To celebrate Australian Organic Awareness Month, leading industry body Australian Organic hosted a lunchtime BBQ at Parliament House, Canberra, on 19 September 2019.....

Australian Organic CEO Niki Ford interviewed for SBS Small Business Secrets

As part of Australian Organic Awareness Month, Australian Organic CEO Niki Ford was recently interviewed by SBS as part of a special Small Business Secrets segment.....

Celebrating Organics across the pond with Soil Association Organic September

Learn more about how UK leading food and farming charity and organic certification body, the Soil Association, is celebrating Organic September.....

Australian Organic at Northey Street City Farm Organic Markets

Australian Organic were up bright and early on Sunday morning to welcome visitors at the Northey Street City Farm Organic Markets in Windsor, Brisbane, QLD.....

Australian Organic statement on Emerging Gene Technology

Australian Organic Ltd (AOL) is gravely concerned by the outcome of the Federal Government's Technical Review of the Gene Technology Regulations (2001).....

Australian Organic Brassicaceous Seeds Import Conditions – Final Review

The Department of Agriculture has released its final report into the brassicaceous seeds import conditions review.....

Australian Organic Awareness Month kicks off with incredible launch event in Sydney

Australian Organic hosted its AOAM launch event in the stunning La Porte Space in Rosebery, Sydney to celebrate the nation's certified organic industry.....

Food and Grocery Manufacturing Northern Victorian Economic Powerhouse

Northern Victoria has emerged as a food and grocery manufacturing powerhouse, according to new research released by the Australian Food and Grocery Council.....

2020 USA Organic Trade Mission

When: March, 2020 The USA is the largest organic market for organic products, with total organic sales in the U.S. setting a new record of $52.5 billion in 2018. 82% of American households purchase organic products on a regular basis. Program: 4-7th March €“ Natural Products Expo West €“ Anaheim, CA8th March €“ free day....

Eco Farms – Carole Park, Brisbane

Eco-Farms is Australia’s biggest organic distributor offering fresh organic fruit and veg, as well as over 600 organic grocery lines. Their Carole Park location is a central hub servicing both Queensland and Northern NSW.....

CRC funds Swinburne Milk Supply Chain Project to get milk from farm to fridge faster

Swinburne will lead a research project valued at over $2 million to develop new technology that will get milk from farm to fridge more quickly, enhancing the productivity and competitiveness of Australia’s $13.7 billion dairy industry. The ‘Live Inbound Milk Supply Chain Monitoring and Logistics for Productivity and Competitiveness’ project (Milk Supply Chain Project) will....

Biosecurity (Salmonella Enteritidis) Control Order 2019

This Control Order is made under section 62 of the Biosecurity Act 2015....

$50 million Coles Nurture Fund applications now open

Applications are now open for the $50 million Coles Nurture Fund to help small businesses grow and innovate.....

Study shows Organic apples are better for your gut

A recent study published in scientific journal Frontiers in Microbiology shows that organic apples are far more beneficial for your health than conventional ones.....

Registrations open for Export Connect Gulf Market Visit Programme

Registrations are now open for Export Connect's 2019 Gulf Market Visit programme on 15-26 November.....

Green Camel expands with $250,000 grant from Woolworths

Agtech group Green Camel have benefitted from the Woolworths Organic Growth Fund to expand their production capabilities.....

Australian Organic Members represent Certified Organics at Regional Flavours 2019

Members of Australian Organic were proudly representing the certified organic industry at Regional Flavours 2019 in Brisbane.....

2019 Wine Intelligence Report marks opportunities for Organic Wine in Australia

Global wine insights company Wine Intelligence's 2019 report highlights future opportunities for organic wine in Australia.....

Asian supermarkets replace plastic packaging with banana leaves

Supermarkets in Asia have invented an ingenious solution to combat the growing plastic problem.....

Woolworths Organic Growth Fund

Australian growers join Woolworths, and get ready to grow organic as customers go organic.....

Woolworths Organic Fund benefits Lockyer Valley farmers

A group of farmers in the Lockyer Valley have become some of the first to benefit from the Woolworths Organic Growth Fund.....

Exciting growth for the Organic industry revealed at Naturally Good Expo

Exciting growth for the organic industry was revealed during the insight Q&A panel session at this year's Naturally Good Expo. Naturally Good Expo is Australia's ONLY business event 100% dedicated to supporting and fueling the natural, organic and healthy products marketplace.....

US organic market reaches $50 billion

The organic market in the U.S reached over $52.5 billion in sales in 2018, growing 6.3% since the previous year and hitting a record high according to a recent survey. The 2019 Organic Industry Survey by the Organic Trade Association found that both organic food and non-food grew substantially – with organic food growing 5.9%....

Organic farms benefit bird numbers in Europe

A recent study by the University of Helsinki has revealed that organic land benefits biodiversity by increasing bird numbers in agricultural areas.....

Murray River Organics granted to grow organic hemp

Agriculture Victoria has granted Murray River Organics Ltd (MRG) to grow low-THC cannabis on it's Nangiloc property.....

Sumitomo Launch Endoprime

With the launch of Endoprime, Sumitomo have increased their range of Organic Certified Allowed Inputs to 10 with more in the pipeline.....

Investment Surging in Plant-Based Foods

With the rise of veganism, organics & more sustainable food resources, large operators are making huge investments in plant-based food sectors according to Ecovia Intelligence's latest research.....

BE.ST Organic: Certified Cosmetics for Asian Skin – Naturally Good Expo 2019

Developed with some of Australia's most experienced skincare experts, BE.ST Organic is a truly organic range with effective formulations for sensitive skin.....

Important COSMOS update

Last year Australian Organic Ltd & ACO Certification Ltd surveyed cosmetic clients in relation to proposed changes to Cosmetic certification and logos.....

The Greens announce agriculture policy with funding to support drought-affected areas

Greens announce agriculture policy with $100m yearly to support drought-affected communities and restoring $84m funding that was cut from Landcare.....

2019 Funding Opportunities

Grants, scholarships and more - funding opportunities for industry members....

QCF Philanthropy in Focus Photo Challenge

Can kindness be captured in a photo? Get your cameras READY, SET and GO to win! The challenge closes on 30 April, and the winning entry will receive a $2,000 donation for the Queensland charity of their choice and a $500 prize for the photographer.....

Woolworths are strong backers for the future of organics with a $30 million fund

Woolworths Organic Growth Fund provides investment for Australian growers of organic fruit and vegetables....

Australian Organic Pleased to hear Budget focus on Agricultural Growth

Australian Organic attended the Agricultural Industry Budget Breakfast this morning in Canberra, hosted by Croplife Australia post last night's delivery of the 2019 Federal Budget.....

Australian Organic joins Primary Industries Education Foundation Australia (PIEFA)

Australian Organic is thrilled to be furthering its commitment to education by announcing their membership with the Primary Industries Education Foundation Australia (PIEFA).....

Australian Organic join National Farmers Federation

Australian Organic Limited has been accepted to the National Farmers' Federation (NFF) as a member of the nations agricultureal peak representative body.....

AOAA 2019 Winner Bean Ground & Drunk Featured

AOAA 2019 Winner is certifiably original and incredibly quirky - Bean Ground & Drunk....

Support Communities Affected by the Disastrous Flooding – Agforce

Organisations have support structures in place in affected communities and great initiatives like Posts & Wire to assist with fencing needs after disasters.....

Leading Industry Group Australian Organic Announces New Board Appointments and General Manager

Bernadette Favis, former corporate lawyer and founder of Cocolife, and Leo Watling, founder of Apples and Sage, join board of directors with senior industry leader Niki Ford announced as new general manager.....

Bushfire Assistance Extended for More Queensland Primary Producers

MP David Littleproud and Mark Furner announce extended bushfire assistance for Queensland primary producers.....

Fish Deaths in Murray Darling River could have been Prevented with Organic Farming

Did you know that algae blooms in our rivers can be due to excess nutrient leaching from farms?....

Victoria Takes out Top Prizes at the AOAA 2019

Victoria's most innovative organic producers have shone at the 5th annual Australian Organic Awards for Excellence scooping the pool with seven awards in total including the two main prizes of the night.....

Annual Awards Finalists Announced

Australian Organic is proud to present the Annual Award finalists and their outstanding contribution to the nation's organic industry throughout the year.....

Organic Trade Mission – USA

Interested in entering the U.S market? The USA is the largest organic market for organic products, with total organic sales in the U.S. setting a new record of $49.4 billion in 2017.....

$30 Million Fund Launched by Woolworths for Organic Fruit & Vegetables

Woolworths Group announces the launch of the $30 million Woolworths Organic Growth Fund.....