Industry News & Member Updates
Check here for the latest Australian Organic industry news & member updates.
Bushfire Crisis Updates
Organic industry updates regarding the recent bushfire crisis.
Australian Organic: Fire retardant chemicals and organic certification – Bushfire Updates
Fire-fighting efforts for the recent bushfires are facilitated by the use of fire retardant chemicals. If you think your organic property has been affected, please read our General Guidance for more information.
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.
Bushfire Emergencies: Agricultural Resources
Farming communities have been hit hard by the recent bushfires.
See link below for a list of agricultural resources for those affected by the recent bushfire emergencies.
Australian Organic: Fire Crisis Update
Advice to certified organic operators surrounding the requirements for certification alongside information regarding available allowances & derogations during the bushfire crisis.
Member & Industry Updates
Important industry and member updates regarding the organic industry.
Australian Organic: Fire Crisis Update
Advice to certified organic operators surrounding the requirements for certification alongside information regarding available allowances & derogations during the bushfire crisis.
Australian Organic: Fire retardant chemicals and organic certification – Bushfire Updates
Fire-fighting efforts for the recent bushfires are facilitated by the use of fire retardant chemicals. If you think your organic property has been affected, please read our General Guidance for more information.
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 Review – Final Review
The Department of Agriculture has released its final report into the brassicaceous seeds import conditions review.
Certification Body Guidance: Drought Feeding Derogation Extension
Australian Organic made available a Derogation from the livestock feeding requirements, due to ongoing extreme drought conditions throughout much of Australia, in March of 2019.
Biosecurity Alert: African Swine Fever
Queensland members should be aware of the threat of African swine fever and what they can do to reduce the risk.
Updates to the Australian Certified Organic Standard (ACOS)
View the most recent updates to the Australian Certified Organic Standard (ACOS).
Biosecurity (Salmonella Enteritidis) Control Order 2019
This Control Order is made under section 62 of the Biosecurity Act 2015.
Organic News
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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: Fire retardant chemicals and organic certification – Bushfire Updates
Fire-fighting efforts for the recent bushfires are facilitated by the use of fire retardant chemicals. If you think your organic property has been affected, please read our General Guidance for more information.
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.
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.