Concrete mixed with biochar made from spent coffee grounds has been used by Major Road Projects Victoria (MRPV) and project contractor BildGroup as a replacement of a portion of the river sand that is normally used, in the Pakenham Roads Upgrade. Read More
The Queensland Government has released a consultation paper to industry that proposes opportunities for the government’s planning framework to enhance competition in the supermarket sector. Read More
Woolworths has introduced a new range of burgers aimed at catering to the growing demand for family dining at home, as more Australians opt to eat in due to rising living costs.Read More
The Queensland Government is appointing an interim Food Farmer Commissioner with the aim to help integrate farmers with supermarkets and the supply chain.Read More
Regional Development Minister Don Punch has announced a new round of the Cook Government’s Regional Traineeship Program grants is open, with $2 million available to build local jobs and workforce capacity in regional communities across Western Australia.
The AFGC has used the Diabetes InquiryReport as a chance to strengthen collaboration with Australian food manufacturers and key stakeholders. Read More
Supply chain developments and consumer demand continue to have a heavy impact on the global dairy market, but forecasts look positive for Australia. Read More
The Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) is calling on major supermarkets to adopt a definition of deforestation that meets international standards.Read More
The Western Australian Government is investing more in research and development to help sheep producers meet the challenges of climate change and demand for sustainably produced meat.Read More
South Australia has seized the opportunity of a US beef supply short to increase US beef exports by 285 per cent to $195.7 million in the past 12 months. Read More
CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, is inviting Queensland-based small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and researchers to collaborate through the new Regional University Industry Collaboration (RUIC) program. Read More
Western Australia was represented in 10 of the 13 categories at the National Seafood Industry Awards, hosted by Seafood Industry Australia in celebration of excellence shown in the Australian seafood industry. Read More
The Federal Government has secured new market access to Vietnam which sees the addition of high-quality Australian plums to the existing trade for peaches and nectarines. Read More
The Queensland Government has committed $3.5 million to get more women into priority sectors of typically male-dominated blue-collar industries such as horticulture and butchery. Read More
A new Rabobank report details that Australian beef production has remained high and exports hit new records as cattle prices have started to lift. Read More
The joint event held by the Community for Greater Shepparton and Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) highlighted the strength of food and grocery manufacturing in Greater Shepparton, dubbed the “Food Bowl of Australia”. Read More
The Natural Heritage Trust is a key investment platform for the Federal Government to provide funds for resource management, sustainable agriculture, and environmental protection. Adam McCleery writes. Read More
