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Media Releases-2009

December

Date Title
23 Dec 2009 Encouraging future primary industry graduates
21 Dec 2009 Santa cleared to bring Christmas joy to all
21 Dec 2009 New council to help protect Australia's biosecurity
17 Dec 2009 Australia joins new global research alliance on agricultural greenhouse gases
16 Dec 2009 Australian Landcare Council reinstated
10 Dec 2009 Victorians invited to help safeguard forest resources
10 Dec 2009 Tougher biosecurity measures in wake of horse flu outbreak
08 Dec 2009 Opposition begins to recognise importance of food security
08 Dec 2009 Wet Tropics cane farmers get more help to care for the Great Barrier Reef
07 Dec 2009 Winemakers to promote their green credentials
05 Dec 2009 Employment and training support for tuna workers

November

Date Title
30 Nov 2009 Australian forest and wood products moving towards world's sustainable best practice
27 Nov 2009 Changes to fisheries legislation cuts red tape for Commonwealth fishers
24 Nov 2009 $2.6 million for more sustainable future for seafood industry
24 Nov 2009 Export industry reforms back on track
23 Nov 2009 Further safeguards for Australia's livestock exports
17 Nov 2009 Significant progress towards ban on deepwater gillnet fishing in South Pacific Ocean
15 Nov 2009 Tony Burke to visit Rome for UN World Food Security Summit
10 Nov 2009 Making Australia's forest industries more competitive
10 Nov 2009 150 landowners join with govt to protect endangered woodland
07 Nov 2009 Abattoirs' preparation of red meat discussed at Ministerial Council
07 Nov 2009 Call for recognition of Australia's sustainable forestry practices
07 Nov 2009 Grain industry code promotes a fair deal for all
06 Nov 2009 More Rudd Government funding to promote careers in agriculture
01 Nov 2009 Government releases Horticulture Code of Conduct report

October

Date Title
30 Oct 2009 Australia and China working together to combat illegal logging
26 Oct 2009 Helping Australian agricultural industries expand a key export market
26 Oct 2009 Agreement to protect the future of the Southern Bluefin Tuna
21 Oct 2009 NSW grain review report released
20 Oct 2009 Australia refines its food safety rules for imported beef and beef products
20 Oct 2009 NSW drought assistance application referred for advice
20 Oct 2009 Research sheds light on health benefits of native food
19 Oct 2009 Reforms will boost Australia's dairy export industry
16 Oct 2009 Australia's role in feeding the world a focus on World Food Day
14 Oct 2009 Recognising Australia's rural women on World Rural Women's Day
13 Oct 2009 Significant step forward in fight against illegal logging
09 Oct 2009 Tasmanian dairy farmers invited to meet with Federal representatives
09 Oct 2009 Report sheds new light on management of Commonwealth fish stocks
07 Oct 2009 Farmers helping to save the Great Barrier Reef
05 Oct 2009 Helping drought-affected families with education expenses
01 Oct 2009 Queensland Exceptional Circumstances application referred for advice
01 Oct 2009 Final milestone passed on wheat export reforms

September

Date Title
28 Sep 2009 Another transparency measure on wheat reforms delivered
25 Sep 2009 Australia's food sector supporting more jobs in regional areas
24 Sep 2009 Promoting careers in agriculture during South Australia visit
23 Sep 2009 Progress continues on reforms to strengthen Australia's biosecurity
21 Sep 2009 Guidelines open for small grants for local land management groups
16 Sep 2009 Awards showcase talented young primary industries scientists
16 Sep 2009 Rudd Govt welcomes calls for more female leaders in regional areas
15 Sep 2009 Nationals and Liberals blow $103 million black hole in Australia's biosecurity
15 Sep 2009 Fisheries Research and Development Corporation Board appointments
15 Sep 2009 Wheat farmers in Queensland and NSW still hoping for rain
14 Sep 2009 Efficient export certification makes Australia globally competitive
10 Sep 2009 Bega Valley region moves back into drought
09 Sep 2009 Succession planning recognised for drought-affected farmers
08 Sep 2009 $5 million for small grants for local land management groups
07 Sep 2009 Landcare Week: celebrating two decades of work across Australia
03 Sep 2009 Growing rabbit problem in city sportsgrounds, golf clubs, parks
02 Sep 2009 New Tasmanian science lab opened to help irrigators and farmers
01 Sep 2009 Director of Quarantine advice: beef was from New Zealand

August

Date Title
31 Aug 2009 Australian wine: competing on the world stage
31 Aug 2009 Stronger push to attract tourists to the farm-gate
31 Aug 2009 More than $1 million extra to fight cane toads
25 Aug 2009 Tony Burke meets Port Macquarie Landcare volunteers
25 Aug 2009 Statement: reports on illegal logging are incorrect
23 Aug 2009 Green tea to Japan: potential new agricultural export industry
20 Aug 2009 Sugarcane waste to power homes along NSW and Queensland coast
19 Aug 2009 Report shows pests continue to cost our agricultural industries
19 Aug 2009 More grants open to help farmers adapt to climate change
17 Aug 2009 Government accepts advice on Northern Territory EC region
17 Aug 2009 $6.4 million to support regional jobs through food innovation
07 Aug 2009 Government accepts advice on Victorian EC application
06 Aug 2009 $5 million to help Australia's forest industries tackle climate change

July

Date Title
28 Jul 2009 Bigger and better - helping the grains industry increase productivity
28 Jul 2009 Fighting illegal logging in the Asia-Pacific and reducing carbon emissions
16 Jul 2009 Big rise in aquaculture production
13 Jul 2009 $26 million boost for Landcare projects
07 Jul 2009 Australia denounces US decision to extend dairy export subsidies
05 Jul 2009 Tony Burke to visit United States to promote agricultural trade
03 Jul 2009 Another $750,000 investment in next generation of rural leaders
03 Jul 2009 More Australian dairy cattle to be exported to China
03 Jul 2009 Ministerial statement on preparing our forest industries for the future
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