Australians care where their food comes from
Research from the National Farmers Federation shows that almost one quarter of Australians said that COVID-19 had made them more conscious of where their food comes from. NFF president and…
The importance of communication
I hope everyone has had a much-needed rest and a chance to relax over the festive season after a very challenging 2020, hopefully in preparation for a more prosperous, easier…
Rabobank partners with Network 10 Farm to Fork cooking show
Agribusiness banking specialist Rabobank has announced it is partnering with Network 10 cooking show Farm to Fork. The bank, a global specialist in food and agribusiness and one of the…
Jan 2021
January 2021 edition headlines Young Agribusiness Leader of the Year Australian pork’s appetite for innovation Sustainability is the goal for us all Pork retail data shows continued growth Rabobank partners…
How to support Australian producers when planning Christmas lunch
As the festive season draws closer, Australia’s supply of popular Christmas foods is plentiful even with disruptions to the food sector due to the pandemic. Predictions are for record demand…
World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2020
A Joint statement was released in November by Australia’s acting chief medical officer professor Paul Kelly and the chief veterinary officer Dr Mark Schipp to mark World Antimicrobial Awareness Week…
Strategic intent and impactful outcomes
AS the year draws to a close, the winds of change seem to be in the air. Hopefully we’ll be able to take our masks off to breath it all…
Dec 2020
December 2020 edition headlines Hamming it up for Christmas Strategic plan to support industry priorities and vision Strategic intent and impactful outcomes Strategic plan to support industry priorities and vision…
Have your say on a new animal welfare act
VICTORIANS have the chance to help improve animal welfare in the state by shaping new legislation, with a Directions Paper setting out key proposals and options for a new Animal…
New directors take the reins at GRDC
MINISTER for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management David Littleproud has appointed the next Grains Research Development Corporation non-executive directors for a three-year term, which commenced on October 1, 2020. Minister…
Nov 2020
November 2020 edition headlines New directors to take the grains of the GRDC Virtual meetings to build framework of strategic plan Sustainable protein supplier opportunity Foodbank serving up Aussie pork…
Oct 2020
October 2020 edition headlines Futurist challenges pork producers to be disruption-ready in new podcast Weathering the COVID storm and strengthening our position An exciting and challenging new start Healthy Herd…