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The latest Australian Organic industry news.

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.....

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