Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

As the year winds down, we want to thank you for your support and engagement throughout 2024. Please note that this account won’t be monitored from Monday 23 December 2024 to Thursday 2 January 2025. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to reconnecting in 2025! Wishing you and your loved ones a safe, relaxing, and happy holiday season.

Add an Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics (ABARES) Outlook Conference 2025 ticket to your wish list. - Dates: 4-5 March 2025 - Location: Hotel Realm, Canberra and online With the theme 'Insights for Action: Fostering Growth in a Changing World', the conference highlights ABARES' role in delivering data and insights that inform key policies, programs and service delivery. Early bird discounts are still available. For ticket information and program details, visit: https://brnw.ch/21wPAH1 #ABARESOutlook

Australia’s inaugural National Biosecurity Strategy Action Plan has been released. The action plan brings together governments, industry, environmental groups and our community to protect Australia from the biosecurity threats of today and tomorrow. It was developed with significant stakeholder contributions. The action plan complements the efforts of governments, industry, First Nations communities, landowners and managers, environmental groups and the broader community to strengthen our world class biosecurity system against increasing risks. We all have a role in protecting Australia’s biosecurity. Read the action plan, and find out about the vision to 2032 and beyond here: https://brnw.ch/21wPAE1 #NationalBiosecurityStrategy #Biosecurity #NationalBiosecurityStrategyActionPlan

Nominations for the 2025 Bob Hawke Landcare Award close 31 December. It's your last chance to nominate a landcare champion who has shown excellence in sustainable agriculture and natural resource management. Individuals, groups or organisations are eligible. Nominate here: https://brnw.ch/21wPtUx #Nationallandcareprogram #LandcareAustralia #SustainableAgriculture #NaturalHeritageTrust

We’re back with the latest edition of Biosecurity Matters, and it’s packed with exciting biosecurity news and updates including: - Biosecurity Office Recruitment – Ever wondered what it's like to be part of the team keeping Australia safe from harmful pests and diseases? Learn how you can make an impact. - Indigenous Biosecurity Trainees – Meet the incredible new Indigenous Biosecurity Trainees who are starting their journey to protect Country and shape the future of biosecurity in Australia. - ABA Awards Highlights – Find out who took home a trophy at the prestigious 2024 Australian Biosecurity Awards. From First Nations champions to innovative scientists, these biosecurity heroes are leading the charge in protecting Australia’s borders. Check out Biosecurity Matters Edition 4 today and stay in the loop – visit: https://brnw.ch/21wPsxy #Biosecuritymatters #Biosecurity #DAFF

A great new support network is here for you – Meet the Sustainable Agriculture Facilitators (SAFs), your local contacts for climate-smart, sustainable agriculture across Australia. SAFs can help you adopt climate-smart, sustainable agriculture practices to benefit your business and the environment. Funded under the Climate-Smart Agriculture Program through the Natural Heritage Trust, SAFs cover over 52 NRM regions. They provide tailored support and connections for farmers and landholders, as well as guidance and information on funding opportunities. Contact your local SAF today and see the difference they can make. Learn more here: https://brnw.ch/21wPsnT #Climate #SustainableAgriculture #NaturalHeritageTrust #AgClimate #AustralianAgriculture #farming

Grants are available to enhance market demand for Australian sheep products, both domestically and internationally. The Enhancing Market Demand Program will fund projects that demonstrate broad support across industry stakeholders, benefit industries nationally, provide valuable research and analysis, and strengthen business relationships for the Australian sheep industry and agriculture/food sectors. Eligible applicants include: 🐑 Peak industry bodies 🐑 Rural Research and Development Corporations 🐑 Consultants specializing in agriculture, economics, markets, or trade 🐑 Research providers ⏰ Round 1 closes this week! Submit your applications by 9:00pm AEDT on Thursday, 19 December 2024 here: https://brnw.ch/21wPsgK This grant opportunity is part of the $139.7 million transition assistance package to phase out live sheep exports by sea. #ausag #sheep #sheepindustry

Australia’s newly signed free trade agreement with the United Arab Emirates opens significant trade opportunities for our farmers and agriculture producers. The agreement eliminates tariffs on over 99% of Australia’s exports, including meat, dairy and grains. Hear from National Farmers’ Federation CEO Tony Mahar and our very own Tina Hutchison about what this exciting market diversification opportunity means for Australia. Learn more here: https://brnw.ch/21wPqPf Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, National Farmers' Federation

Sheep and goat individual electronic identification (eID) is commencing nationally from 1 January 2025. If you require assistance understanding eID requirements, contact your state or territory agriculture department. See the Sheep and Goat eID National Implementation Plan for more information – visit: https://brnw.ch/21wPqJp Integrity Systems Company Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania (NRE Tas) NSW Agriculture Department of Primary Industries & Regional Development

Hurry, time is running out to submit your expression of interest (EOI) for digitising the Greenhouse Accounting Framework Tools. The Australian Government is investing to improve emissions calculators so farmers and producers can: 🟢know and understand their business’s emissions 🟢take steps to reduce their emissions 🟢report to their supply chains, markets and the finance sector. Submit your EOI by 23 December 2024 to ensure eligibility for the upcoming grant opportunity https://brnw.ch/21wPqG2 #Agriculture #Farmhub #Aussiefarmers #AusAg #agchatoz #farming #ClimateAction #ghgaccounting #australianagriculture #agclimate