MAFF (Minister for Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry) Media Release Updateshttp://www.maff.gov.au/media_office/media_releases/media_releases_2012MAFF (Minister for Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry) Media Release Updatestest imagehttp://www.daff.gov.au/_media/images/corporate/rss-feed-icon-14x14.gifhttp://www.maff.gov.au/feeds/mediaFarmers know better than most that budgets are about choices.http://www.maff.gov.au/media_office/media_releases/media_releases/2013/may/five-years-on-still-no-primary-industries-plan-from-the-liberalsFri, 17 May 2013 09:36:33 +1000Five years on, still no primary industries plan from the LiberalsThe 2013-14 Budget strengthens the foundation of Australian agriculture, prepares our farmers for future challenges, and lays the groundwork for the opportunities for rural Australia in the Asian Century.http://www.maff.gov.au/media_office/media_releases/media_releases/2013/may/gillard-gov-plan-for-aust-agricTue, 14 May 2013 19:56:43 +1000The Gillard Government's plan for Australian agricultureThe Gillard Government has announced a new $99.4 million Farm Household Allowance that will be at the core of the National Drought Program Reform.http://www.maff.gov.au/media_office/media_releases/media_releases/2013/may/gillard-gov-implement-national-drought-reformTue, 14 May 2013 19:56:53 +1000Gillard Government to implement national drought reformGraziers met today in Richmond to discuss their industry, its challenges and opportunities.http://www.maff.gov.au/media_office/media_releases/media_releases/2013/may/minister-attends-richmond-graziers-summitTue, 07 May 2013 15:44:24 +1000Minister attends Richmond grazier's summitA new action plan between Australia and New Zealand will see defences against the threat of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) strengthened.http://www.maff.gov.au/media_office/media_releases/media_releases/2013/may/anz-fmdFri, 03 May 2013 11:54:08 +1000Australia-New Zealand defending against foot and mouth diseaseThe Federal Government, State Governments and the Northern Territory have today signed up to the National Drought Program Reform.http://www.maff.gov.au/media_office/media_releases/media_releases/2013/may/national-drought-program-reform-agreement-struckFri, 03 May 2013 11:40:27 +1000National Drought Program Reform agreement struckTargeted new opportunities released today will help farmers and landholders access the Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI) with the announcement of phase two of the Extension and Outreach Program.http://www.maff.gov.au/media_office/media_releases/media_releases/2013/may/new-opportunities-for-carbon-farmingWed, 01 May 2013 11:22:41 +1000New opportunities for carbon farmingThe Gillard Government has accepted recommendations provided by the members of the Industry Government Implementation Group (IGIG) in its review into the handling of breeder livestock, which will improve the welfare of livestock exported for breeder purposes, while minimising red tape to industry.http://www.maff.gov.au/media_office/media_releases/media_releases/2013/april/working-group-report-recommendations-adoptedTue, 30 Apr 2013 16:17:56 +1000Working group report recommendations adoptedThe Gillard Government will boost support and assistance to farmers struggling with acute levels of debt with a new package of measures to support the rural sector.http://www.maff.gov.au/media_office/media_releases/media_releases/2013/april/fairer-finance-for-aussie-farmersSat, 27 Apr 2013 15:07:54 +1000Fairer Finance for Aussie Farmers Landholders and farmers will be given assistance to reduce the run-off of damaging chemicals into the Great Barrier Reef, under a $200 million extension to the Reef Rescue program.http://www.maff.gov.au/media_office/media_releases/media_releases/2013/april/great-barrier-reefWed, 24 Apr 2013 17:18:32 +1000Landholders and farmers given support to protect the Great Barrier ReefAustralia's $3 billion wool industry will be showcased as the world leader in producing superfine wool and fashion at tonight's 50th Ermenegildo Zegna Wool Awards in Sydney.http://www.maff.gov.au/media_office/media_releases/media_releases/2013/april/australian-wool-is-still-world-classWed, 24 Apr 2013 09:12:07 +1000Australian wool is still world classAustralia and China have signed a new agriculture agreement during the first visit to Australia by a Chinese Agriculture Minister.http://www.maff.gov.au/media_office/media_releases/media_releases/2013/april/australia-china-agreement-to-grow-agricultural-opportunitiesTue, 23 Apr 2013 15:20:17 +1000Australia-China agreement to grow agricultural opportunitiesThe Gillard Government will continue its support for organisations that protect and manage Australia's natural resources.http://www.maff.gov.au/media_office/media_releases/media_releases/2013/april/gillard-government-supports-groups-to-protect-australias-natural-resourcesTue, 23 Apr 2013 13:15:05 +1000Gillard Government supports groups to protect Australia's natural resourcesFarmers who match their businesses to their supply chains from paddock to plate can have benefits, a new report has found.http://www.maff.gov.au/media_office/media_releases/media_releases/2013/april/bringing-the-farm-gate-to-the-consumerMon, 22 Apr 2013 08:42:59 +1000Bringing the farm gate to the consumerThe business success of the Northern Territory¿s Warrigundu Station will soon help other Indigenous pastoral businesses become commercially viable and sustainable as part of the Gillard Government¿s Indigenous Pastoral Project.http://www.maff.gov.au/media_office/media_releases/media_releases/2013/april/indigenousWed, 17 Apr 2013 14:48:06 +1000Indigenous business opportunities beefed up by government program