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Fishery status reports released
A new report from the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) has found that fish stocks in Australian Government solely managed fisheries are not subject to overfishing.
Publicly-owned generator joins Gladstone hydrogen consortium
Publicly-owned renewable energy generator CleanCo has signed an agreement to join Sumitomo Corporation and its partners on the development of a hydrogen industry in Gladstone.
Powering up new jobs in our forestry transition: Vic Govt
Victoria Minister for Agriculture Mary-Anne Thomas has announced that Spiegel Energy in partnership with Radial Timber and the Yarram Community Energy Group have received $2 million from the Victorian Government through its Forestry Plan to establish a renewable energy park at the Radial Timber mill. The energy park is expected to create five full-time roles and turn Radial Timber into a fully closed loop site. It will turn waste from the mill’s operations into energy and heat, creating new revenue streams with excess energy running into the local electricity grid.
New soil health package supports National Soil Strategy
Australian soil analysis laboratory, Nutrient Advantage, has launched a new soil health package that will enable farmers to benchmark and improve the health and productivity of their most valuable asset, their soil. The package provides a snapshot of the key biological, chemical and physical characteristics that determine soil health.
Get along to the 74th Gidge Show, 30 October 2021!
The Country Show on the City Doorstep! The Gidgegannup Agricultural Society holds a very popular, traditional Country Show each year on the last Saturday in October which attracts visitors and exhibitors from all over the hills, metropolitan areas and beyond.
The 2021 Westbury Show welcomes you on November 6th!
Westbury Show is Tasmania’s third-oldest agricultural show.  We like to say that we are the family variety show of the north. Our show has something for every family member, from horse competitions, kids’ entertainment, dog shows to a fantastic array of home industries creations.
Clifton GAB bore and new treatment plant to be up and running early 2022
Design and construction of Clifton’s new reverse osmosis (RO) water treatment plant is well underway with the purchase of equipment, building water storage tanks and connection pipes.
Anika Molesworth talks about Our Sunburnt Country
An inspiring breed: climate advocate and farmer.
GrainCorp to hone in on AgTech for the future
GrainCorp has partnered with AgTech company Hone to support the development of technology that will revolutionise testing methods for growers. The agribusiness is investing in the Newcastle-based start-up by acquiring a 15 per cent share, in a move that will add to the company’s high standard quality-testing capabilities. Hone’s technology can be used to analyse grain quality, soil carbon, and many other agricultural products and inputs.
Verry Elleegant claims Australian Horse of the Year title
Champion mare Verry Elleegant was crowned Australian Racehorse of the Year following an outstanding season that encapsulated five Group 1 victories. The winner of more than $9.3 million in prizemoney, Verry Elleegant’s racing season was highlighted by her wins in the Winx Stakes, the Caulfield Cup, Turnbull Stakes, Chipping Norton Stakes and Ranvet Stakes.
