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The latest Australian Organic industry news.

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.....

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