Media releases

July

Date Title
02 Jul 2009 Another $2 million to support more women leaders in agriculture
02 Jul 2009 $403 million investment for the Australian environment and sustainable agriculture
02 Jul 2009 $50 million flowing in the fight to save the Great Barrier Reef
01 Jul 2009 Existing NRAC members will continue to assess drought declarations

June

Date Title
24 Jun 2009 Legislation further proof Rudd Government is continuing drought support
24 Jun 2009 More support to help bushfire recovery in timber communities
23 Jun 2009 Review shows progress in NSW Regional Forest Agreements
23 Jun 2009 New chair for Australian Wine and Brandy Corporation
19 Jun 2009 $40 million to fund critical reforms for lucrative agricultural exports
16 Jun 2009 Another new trade opportunity - more citrus exports to China
16 Jun 2009 Golden opportunity for mangoes in Chinese market
15 Jun 2009 Further assistance for Queensland flood victims
15 Jun 2009 Update on Canadian H1N1 case
11 Jun 2009 Another investment in Indigenous jobs and Kimberley cattle industry
10 Jun 2009 Agreement with PNG another step forward in fight against illegal logging
10 Jun 2009 Supporting the next generation of rural and regional leaders
10 Jun 2009 John Cobb the biggest risk to Australia's biosecurity
09 Jun 2009 More Rudd Government grants to boost wheat export trade
08 Jun 2009 National Party out in the cold on horse disease response legislation
05 Jun 2009 National network of Landcare coordinators to continue
04 Jun 2009 Rudd Govt congratulates local groups on continuing bushfire recovery work
02 Jun 2009 More progress on biosecurity improvements after equine influenza inquiry
01 Jun 2009 Another major research investment to help farmers adapt to climate change

May

Date Title
31 May 2009 Hundreds of families leaving the cities this weekend for FarmDay 2009
31 May 2009 Bass Strait fishery reopening: fresh scallops coming to your table
28 May 2009 National Party's new policy: tell farmers what to do on their own land
27 May 2009 Government accepts advice on Exceptional Circumstances in NSW, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia
25 May 2009 Working with boat owners to help manage marine pests
25 May 2009 $1 million to help rural women take on more leadership roles
24 May 2009 More wine, pork and kangaroo meat on the menu for consumers
23 May 2009 US subsidies a backward step towards protectionism
22 May 2009 Nationals still haven't read the Budget papers
21 May 2009 Forestry issues discussed by Ministerial Council
21 May 2009 Victorian siblings win prestigious land conservation award
21 May 2009 Meat labelling on agenda for primary industries ministers
21 May 2009 Advice accepted on western NSW Exceptional Circumstances regions
21 May 2009 Largest biochar research project in Australia's history
21 May 2009 Rudd Government promoting Australian industries to the world
20 May 2009 Australia seeks urgent talks with EU on beef access
20 May 2009 Australia joins UN in celebrating wool and cotton industries
20 May 2009 $6.3 million from Rudd Govt to help land managers adapt to climate change
19 May 2009 Government continues to work with forestry sector
18 May 2009 Nationals should clarify position on important reviews
14 May 2009 Rudd Government is continuing drought support
14 May 2009 One billion reasons why the Nationals can't add up
12 May 2009 Rudd Government investing in rural and regional Australia
12 May 2009 Drought support continues for farming families
12 May 2009 Rudd Government investing in Australia's biosecurity system
12 May 2009 Supporting Australia's wheat growers after major economic reforms
12 May 2009 Investing in better animal welfare for live exports
11 May 2009 Grants to help wheat exporters develop markets
08 May 2009 Irrigators given more time to implement water savings grant
08 May 2009 New projects to boost animal welfare in live export industry
06 May 2009 $3.2 million for Yeppoon Town Hall redevelopment
03 May 2009 Statement on possible Canadian H1N1 case
02 May 2009 Boost to Australia's citrus exports with fruit fly free recognition
01 May 2009 Interim drought assistance for Bega Valley farmers

April

Date Title
20 Apr 2009 Australia at the table for G8+ Agriculture Ministers' Meeting
20 Apr 2009 Overwhelming demand for Caring for our Country funding
20 Apr 2009 Grants for young innovators in rural industries
17 Apr 2009 Boost for Australia's growing wine exports to Asia
14 Apr 2009 Visit to support agricultural trade with China and Hong Kong
14 Apr 2009 Rudd Government promoting careers in agriculture
08 Apr 2009 Government seeking advice on review of NSW drought areas

March

Date Title
31 Mar 2009 Rudd Government supporting Australian beef on the world stage
27 Mar 2009 Supporting more Indigenous people in the pastoral industry
24 Mar 2009 Tony Burke promoting Australian trade in the Middle East
24 Mar 2009 Government accepts advice on two drought regions of NSW
21 Mar 2009 Rudd Government continues to deliver on forestry commitments
19 Mar 2009 Nationals criticising their own decision on export charges
18 Mar 2009 Rudd Government launches agricultural tourism project
17 Mar 2009 Opposition misleading farmers on foot and mouth disease
16 Mar 2009 Rudd Government helping with Moreton Bay clean-up
15 Mar 2009 Over $10 million to help with farm recovery after Victorian bushfires
13 Mar 2009 Western Rocklobster fishery to share in $6 million from Rudd Government
12 Mar 2009 Farmers to start receiving support payments from today
06 Mar 2009 Government receives final drought review report
06 Mar 2009 Young farmers urged to apply for Next Gen Farmers funding
06 Mar 2009 Rural women to take greater role in climate change challenge
03 Mar 2009 New Commonwealth fisheries management body appointed
03 Mar 2009 India reopens market for Australian dairy products
03 Mar 2009 $32 million for research into Australia's soil carbon and emissions
01 Mar 2009 Support heat and flood affected farmers at your supermarket
01 Mar 2009 New Rudd Government support for Murray-Darling dairy industry

February

Date Title
27 Feb 2009 $1 million agreement signed to support innovative sugar project
25 Feb 2009 Research to cut greenhouse gas emissions in livestock
23 Feb 2009 Expert group to help steer rural research and development investment
22 Feb 2009 Livestock to be donated, levies waived to help fire and flood victims
22 Feb 2009 Rudd Government ends milk tax
22 Feb 2009 Interim drought assistance granted to remaining Victorian bushfire zone
16 Feb 2009 Pacific Seasonal Worker Pilot Scheme
13 Feb 2009 Fires, floods top of agenda at primary industries ministers' meeting
13 Feb 2009 Call for submissions to the NSW Grain Freight Review
12 Feb 2009 Drought assistance extended for parts of NSW, South Australia, Victoria, Tasmania, Western Australia
12 Feb 2009 Planning for long-term recovery for Victorian farms
12 Feb 2009 Rudd Govt extends drought assistance for Victoria fire zones
11 Feb 2009 Rudd Govt to remove milk tax in two weeks
10 Feb 2009 Rudd Government continues to help wheat growers adjust to new system
10 Feb 2009 World Trade Organization head to address key rural conference
05 Feb 2009 Rudd Government investing in future of recreational fishing
04 Feb 2009 Horse industry left exposed as legislation blocked in Senate
03 Feb 2009 Marine species listed as conservation dependent
03 Feb 2009 Supporting jobs in regional and rural Australia
02 Feb 2009 Coastal wetlands benefit from $500,000 Reef Rescue boost
02 Feb 2009 Rudd Government helping farmers deal with climate change

January

Date Title
28 Jan 2009 Australia to have key role in addressing global food crisis
16 Jan 2009 $2.5 million for weeds research projects
12 Jan 2009 Western Australia winning the war on gorse weed
12 Jan 2009 New support to help wheat exporters develop markets
12 Jan 2009 $9 million boost to Australia's wood export industries