Member Updates
Important member updates regarding the organic industry.
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.
Biosecurity (Salmonella Enteritidis) Control Order 2019
This Control Order is made under section 62 of the Biosecurity Act 2015.
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).
Organic News
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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...
Exhibit your business at Naturally Good 2020
Exhibit your business at Naturally Good 2020 in Sydney, the natural, organic and healthy products expo.
David Littleproud MP announces Drought Loan offerings
Minister for Drought and Rural Finance David Littleproud announces RIC drought loans up to $2million.
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.
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.
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.