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18 May 2019
New South Wales Minister for Agriculture Adam Marshall New South Wales Minister for Western New South Wales Adam Marshall Farmers Feeling The Sting Of Drought Victor P Taffa Minister for Agriculture and Western New South Wales Adam Marshall has today said more must be done to support farmers through one of the worst droughts in […]
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12 May 2019
South Australia Minister for Primary Industries Tim Whetstone Support Sought From Western Australia For Hay To Drought-Affected Farmers Victor P Taffa As a measure to provide additional fodder options for drought-affected livestock farmers, the Marshall Government is seeking an urgent investigation by the Western Australian Government to certify the green snail pest is not prevalent […]
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12 May 2019
South Australia Minister for Primary Industries Tim Whetstone Sterile Fruit Fly Production Boosted With New Irradiator At Port Augusta Victor P Taffa Sterilisation rate of fruit flies has been boosted at the Port Augusta-based national facility with the installation of an additional X-ray irradiator at the site. Recognising the urgent need to further strengthen South […]
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09 May 2019
New South Wales Minister for Agriculture Adam Marshall New South Wales Minister for Western New South Wales Adam Marshall Drought Continues To Bite Despite Welcomed Widespread Rain Victor P Taffa Despite some significant rainfall in parts of the State last week, New South Wales continues to experience prolonged and widespread drought conditions. 98.6 % of […]
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06 May 2019
Queensland Minister for Agricultural Industry Development Mark Furner Debra-Lee Best Appointed Chairperson Of Safe Food Production Queensland’s Board Victor P Taffa Queensland Government has appointed Debra-Lee Best as Chairperson and Director of Safe Food Production Queensland’s (Safe Food) Board. Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries Mark Furner said Mrs. Best’s substantial experience in public […]
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05 May 2019
Tasmania Minister for Primary Industries and Water Guy Barnett Scholarships Celebrate The Vital Role Of Tasmanian Women In Agriculture Victor P Taffa Crucial role played by rural women and their valuable contribution to primary industries in Tasmania has been recognised in 2 agricultural scholarships announced today at Agfest. Rebekah Frankcombe is the winner of the […]
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05 May 2019
Tasmania Minister for Primary Industries and Water Guy Barnett Grants Now Open To Help Farmers Improve Land And Waterways Victor P Taffa Tasmania’s agricultural sector employs more than 7,500 Tasmanians and is worth $1.5 Billion at the farm gate. Our produce is the envy of the world and we are building on our reputation with […]
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30 April 2019
Australian Bureau Of Statistics Increased Agricultural Water Use In 2017-18 Victor P Taffa Australian farms increased their water use in 2017-18, according to data released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). ABS Director of Agriculture Statistics, Lauren Binns, said changing water availability and poor forecasts for rain in many regions influenced farmer’s crop […]
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21 April 2019
Western Australia Minister for Fisheries Dave Kelly $7 Million To Boost Growth Of Mid-West Aquaculture Industry Victor P Taffa $7 Million commitment to build and operate a state-of-the-art marine finfish nursery in Geraldton Project set to support thousands of direct and indirect regional jobs McGowan Government exceeds election commitment McGowan Government is injecting $7 Million […]
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21 April 2019
Northern Territory Minister for Primary Industry and Resources Paul Kirby Boost For Territory’s Fishing Industry Victor P Taffa Northern Territory’s vibrant recreational fishing industry will receive a further boost with the tender to construct 4 new artificial reefs awarded to a local company. “These artificial reefs are designed to increase long term fisheries production, enhance […]
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19 April 2019
Western Australia Minister for Agriculture and Food Alannah MacTiernan State Budget Securing Future For Western Australia Agricultural Effort Victor P Taffa McGowan Government’s 2019-20 Budget to include $131.5 Million of additional expenditure in the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) Funding ensures DPIRD continues its critical role in supporting primary producers and rebuilding […]
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17 April 2019
Western Australia Minister for Fisheries Dave Kelly Enjoy High-Quality Sustainable Western Australian Seafood This Easter Victor P Taffa From our tropical north to temperate south, Western Australia fishing is world-class Western Australian seafood amongst the most sustainable in the world Recreational fishers should avoid risky weather or ocean conditions this Easter Minister for Fisheries Dave […]
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15 April 2019
Tasmania Minister for Primary Industries and Water Guy Barnett Tasmania’s 2019 Vintage Has Wine Experts Taking Notice Victor P Taffa Tasmania’s wine grape harvest is in full swing with reports across the state that quality is excellent and the 2019 crop is on track to surpass the record 2018 yield. Tasmania’s award-winning wine industry injects […]
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14 April 2019
South Australia Minister for Primary Industries Tim Whetstone South Australia Minister for Environment and Water David Speirs 50,000 Oysters Find New Home At Windara Reef Victor P Taffa More than 50,000 native oysters have been introduced to Windara Reef this week as part of Australia’s biggest reef restoration project, led by The Nature Conservancy. This […]
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14 April 2019
Northern Territory Minister for Primary Industry and Resources Paul Kirby Buying Local Seafood Helps Create Territory Jobs Victor P Taffa Territorians are encouraged to think local this Easter and enjoy delicious, fresh, locally-caught seafood from local fish markets, supermarkets, restaurants and cafes. Northern Territory Government and Northern Territory Seafood Council are combining to promote the […]
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14 April 2019
New South Wales Minister for Agriculture Adam Marshall Rally Behind Our Farmers At Sydney Royal Easter Show Victor P Taffa As the first weekend of the Sydney Royal Easter Show kicks off Minister for Agriculture Adam Marshall has encouraged the community to get behind the event and show support for the State’s farmers. “We all […]
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11 April 2019
Tasmania Minister for Primary Industries and Water Guy Barnett Sustainable Expansion Creates Jobs In Tasmania’s World Leading Salmon Industry Victor P Taffa Tasmania’s salmon industry is set for sustainable expansion with the Government accepting the independent Marine Farming Planning Review Panel’s recommendations allowing Petuna to progress a new Storm Bay North Marine Farming Development Plan. […]
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10 April 2019
Queensland Minister for Natural Resources Mines and Energy Anthony Lynham New Regrowth Code A Boost For Coastal Small Crop Farmers Victor P Taffa Coastal small crop farmers are set to benefit from proposed changes to the new regrowth vegetation code. Minister for Natural Resources Mines and Energy Anthony Lynham said the draft regrowth code, released […]
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09 April 2019
Tasmania Minister for Primary Industries and Water Guy Barnett 2019 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award Winners Victor P Taffa Minister for Primary Industries and Water Guy Barnett congratulated Anh Nguyen who has today been named the Tasmanian winner of the 2019 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award. 2019 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award Anh Nguyen Anh is an engineer, […]
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09 April 2019
New South Wales Minister for Agriculture Adam Marshall Drought Retains Tight Grip Despite Rain Victor P Taffa New South Wales continues to experience prolonged and widespread drought conditions despite some welcome rainfall in March, Minister for Agriculture and Minister for Western New South Wales Adam Marshall said today. Drought conditions are affecting the east, eastern […]
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