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Acquisdata Industry SnapShot, Australia Tourism, 3 February 2021
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Acquisdata Industry SnapShot, Australia Metal and Mining, 2 February 2021
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Acquisdata Industry SnapShot, Australia Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals, 2 February 2021
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Lost crops costing farmers’ mental health
The scarcity of seasonal workers continues to impact growers as crop losses climb to over $45 million this week. The labour shortage is a result of Federal and state government decisions to restrict the movement of people through the Australian border in order to manage the human health impacts of COVID-19. Sixty-five separate crop losses from five states and territories have now reported on the National Crop Lost Crop Register.
Multi-agency search continues at South West Rocks for missing spearfisherman
A large, multi-agency search is continuing this morning for a 53-year-old spear fisherman who went missing at South West Rocks yesterday afternoon, 4 February. Surf Life Saving NSW assets, including four IRBs (rubber duckies), RWCs (jetskis), and UAVs (drones), are currently involved in the search for the missing man on the NSW Mid North Coast.
Investment in trade, workers & climate headline NFF’s budget asks
Farmers have provided a detailed list of what Government can do to propel the sector’s contribution to Australia’s COVID-19 economic recovery and to support its continued prosperous future. Headlining the NFF’s 2021-2022 pre-budget submission is a call for government to invest in the development of a long-term agriculture trade strategy. "Recent disruptions will cost the industry $36.9 billion this decade," CEO Tony Mahar said.
Agribusiness Australia report – Changing Community Expectations
The 2021 State of the Industry report from a leading industry body.
Dog owners beware – Ehrlichiosis tick detected in South Australia for the first time
Ticks carrying the disease Ehrlichiosis have been detected in northern South Australia for the first time. Ehrlichiosis is a disease of dogs that causes fever, lethargy, loss of appetite, abnormal bleeding, pain and weight loss. If not treated properly, it can result in death.
Bureau of Meteorology – weekly tropical climate note
Tropical cyclone activity from Australia to the South Pacific. Madden-Julian Oscillation stalls over South West Pacific region. Monsoon conditions may continue across Australia during the next fortnight ...
Bureau of Meteorology – climate driver update
The 2020-21 La Niña is likely to have peaked with respect to atmospheric and oceanic patterns in the tropical Pacific. However impacts associated with La Niña, such as above average rainfall in eastern and northern Australia, are expected to persist into early autumn, with climate outlooks indicating above average rainfall is likely for parts of these regions, particularly over northern Queensland ...
