How do peri-urban regions of Australia, expect to retain #farmland + an agricultural industry, which helps to fund municipal budgets for community infrastructure eg: footy ovals; if #FARMERS cannot afford to #farm?
Eg: Buy a 12.14ha #VFFPeninsula farm.
Bids start at $25M! #ausag
Choosing sustainable food sources is a dizzying equation of indicators, contradictions and factors outside of the control of the consumer. So what does the science say? https://t.co/ti6FXMaWcH
If you’re spending a lot of time on farms these school holidays – or travelling to multiple – our Come Clean, Stay Clean, Go Clean learning module has great tips to help build your #biosecurity awareness.
Learn more via our website: https://t.co/s2QrKdJj1Y .
Did you know? 87% of Australian households purchased potatoes in 2021/22, buying an average of 1.10 kg per shopping trip. #Biosecurity ensures we can continue to export our produce to the rest of the world. Learn more: https://t.co/auaFhBGaYc
#planthealth
Which will perform better? Multi or single species?
The NEXUS Project at the Gippsland Research Farm is comparing pasture and animal performance (finishing lambs) on single species annual forages and multiple species mixes.
@UniMelb
The PIPS3 Program has completed a mammoth roadshow across apple and pear growing regions of Australia, to extend both national and local outcomes of research, development and demonstration activities undertaken over the past three years. https://t.co/Ij7hHebV2g
A huge congratulations to VFF member Mitchell McNab who was awarded Young Farmer of the Year at the recent @ausfarmerawards 👏
Read more👇#vicfarmers
https://t.co/xUECXqybhr
The VFF is engaging with @VicGovAu managing climate change and emissions intensity within the agriculture sector. Our message to government is clear. Government has a responsibility to give farmers the tools needed to measure emissions.
The shift to renewable energy can’t come at a cost to our food & fibre production. We appreciated the opportunity to share the concerns of farmers & regional communities with @DanielAndrewsMP on issues including transmission infrastructure, biosecurity and farm safety. #springst
VALE #SimonCrean.
My condolences to his family and friends, at this sad time.
An impression you left, a leader you always were. Pleasure to have met you, an honour to have shared thoughts and conversations. Thanks for your recent GSEM work. Lisa.
#auspol#GreaterMelbourne 4x 📷
We’re shocked and saddened to learn of Simon Crean’s passing. He was a passionate defender of farming and free trade, and made a lasting contribution to #AusAg well beyond his time in office. Our thoughts are with his family. #auspol
Simon Crean told the parliament in the presence of Pres Bush that the true measure of friendship was to tell a friend when they were wrong. And they were wrong on the Iraq war. He was right. Yet he became the only Labor leader never to contest an election.
Victorian farmers 📣 Are you in a dispute with your creditor over farm debt? Before a creditor can start debt recovery on a farm mortgage, they must offer to undertake #mediation with the #farmer to try to negotiate a fair agreement: https://t.co/TqLpnKxYtN @VicGovAg@VicFarmers
Weed fast facts! 🌱
MLA’s Weed fast facts publication is an information guide on 15 different common pasture weeds that provides producers with the knowledge to make better weed management decisions.
Read more here 👇
https://t.co/BxAbvN5zo7
We're continuing to call for a reprieve as equipment delays threaten to short-change farmers. Do you know someone who'll be stung by the 30 June deadline? #agchatoz#ausag@nswfarmers@farmer_dj https://t.co/w3mj5oY52x
💥 Grab your tickets to the @AgriFuturesAU Royal Women's Award announcement and gala dinner 💥 This highly anticipated event celebrates female-led innovation in rural and regional Australia and limited tickets are now on sale ➡️ https://t.co/GJK0aA1w6r
#RoyalWomensAward2023
Almost 200 delegates (in-person & online) attended the Annual #Diagnostics & #Surveillance Workshop 2023 (ADSW). 42 abstracts were presented over 6 sessions. Presentations copies are available to PSNAP & NPBDN members👉https://t.co/TS7je7RCwS #biosecurity#planthealth#ADSW2023
Orange you glad it's citrus season! Thanks to the hard work of farmers and #cropprotection products Australia is on track for a bumper citrus season. To find out more about crop protection, what it is and why we need it see our website: https://t.co/OI8I9U36N3
We are about to start! Join us for the free webinar "Shifting Gears: Bridging Agricultural and Safety Education for Students" at 12:30pm here: https://t.co/SckOtKL4n0