2011

December

Date Title
23 Dec 2011 Ministers welcome changes to the Farm Management Deposits Scheme
19 Dec 2011 Talking carbon with land managers
14 Dec 2011 Australian produce on show during Korea visit
13 Dec 2011 Farm export earnings forecast to rise
12 Dec 2011 Ludwig cooks up Australia's best for Japanese consumers
12 Dec 2011 Support for tsunami-affected students
11 Dec 2011 Aussie seafood on show at world-famous fish market in Japan
10 Dec 2011 Australia, China continue agricultural partnership
10 Dec 2011 Australia helps China's detector dog program
09 Dec 2011 Australia, China sign bilateral export protocols
08 Dec 2011 Carbon Farming Initiative Open For Business
08 Dec 2011 Shanghai roundtable to boost opportunities for Australian wool
05 Dec 2011 Ludwig to reinforce agriculture trade ties in North Asia
04 Dec 2011 Labor Conference backs Live Animal Export reforms
15 Dec 2011 Research points to biochar climate change benefits
20 Dec 2011 The Torres Strait Tropical Rock Lobster Fishery: Buy-out of licences
20 Dec 2011 Research funds boost fight against pest animals
14 Dec 2011 Ludwig meets with members of Japanese parliament
06 Dec 2011 Proposals invited through Caring for our Country

November

Date Title
29 Nov 2011 Landholders take Action on the Ground
25 Nov 2011 Government invests $2 million in biochar research
23 Nov 2011 Tasmanian forest contractors exit grant applications close tomorrow
22 Nov 2011 Grains Research and Development Corporation directors appointed
16 Nov 2011 $7 million investment in community groups who are caring for our country
11 Nov 2011 Farmers' vigilance keeps locusts at bay
10 Nov 2011 Grants help fill the carbon research gap
10 Nov 2011 Methane emissions stand to boost farmers' income
03 Nov 2011 Gillard Government congratulates re-elected NFF president
15 Nov 2011 Positive outlook for the grains industry
15 Nov 2011 Reforms a boost for agriculture and veterinary chemicals
22 Nov 2011 Landcare's everyday heroes recognised
16 Nov 2011 Satellite data helps inform decisions in agricultural sector
23 Nov 2011 Gillard Government's strong action to stop illegal timber trade
22 Nov 2011 Agriculture sector to benefit from CRC funding

October

Date Title
21 Oct 2011 Gillard Government reforms live export trade
19 Oct 2011 Community to play a vital role in sustainable resource funding
14 Oct 2011 Boost for Australian macadamias to India
07 Oct 2011 Applications open for further live cattle export assistance
18 Oct 2011 Australian exporters take to new regulatory framework in droves
27 Oct 2011 Next steps for Australia's first National Food Plan
27 Oct 2011 Exit grants for forest contractors now open
14 Oct 2011 Celebrating our rural women
18 Oct 2011 New levies covering horse disease outbreaks
21 Oct 2011 Exit grants for Tasmanian forest contractors
14 Oct 2011 Collaborative work hosting 'Renergising Global Agricultural Productivity'
26 Oct 2011 Minister welcomes Citrus Industry Partnership
14 Oct 2011 Crucial step towards rebuilding southern bluefin tuna stock
17 Oct 2011 Australia still a global food powerhouse

September

Date Title
23 Sep 2011 Government reforms to improve wheat export marketing arrangements
22 Sep 2011 Gillard Government delivers for Great Barrier Reef
14 Sep 2011 Grants to realise big ideas from young rural innovators
13 Sep 2011 Failure to act on climate change will cost Aussie farmers
08 Sep 2011 $31.3m funding boost for Landcare and sustainable agriculture
07 Sep 2011 Minister welcomes boost for the dairy industry
06 Sep 2011 Live export assistance
05 Sep 2011 Gillard Government supports regional meat processing jobs
02 Sep 2011 Minister welcomes findings of Drought Pilot Review
20 Sep 2011 Record export earnings forecast
01 Sep 2011 Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry signs up to support indigenous business
05 Sep 2011 Landcare week celebrates 'everyday heroes'
23 Sep 2011 Export changes will harvest benefits
22 Sep 2011 Cotton RDC directors appointed
20 Sep 2011 Coalition needs to stand up on animal welfare
14 Sep 2011 Opposition's negative politics threatens meat works assistance

August

Date Title
26 Aug 2011 GWRDC directors appointed
24 Aug 2011 Minister welcomes Chief Vet's report
24 Aug 2011 Harmful climate change will cost forestry jobs
19 Aug 2011 RIRDC directors appointed
19 Aug 2011 Colbeck wrong again (and again)
18 Aug 2011 Ministerial statement about new RSPCA and Animals Australia footage
17 Aug 2011 Statement on import conditions for apples from New Zealand
10 Aug 2011 Additional support for cattle industry as live trade resumes
09 Aug 2011 Ministerial statement
01 Aug 2011 National Food Plan consultation extended
03 Aug 2011 Facilitators support carbon farming innovation
24 Aug 2011 Possible regulatory action on dimethoate
02 Aug 2011 Gillard Government invests in sustainable agriculture

July

Date Title
18 Jul 2011 Ensuring Australian farmers stay on all four wheels
13 Jul 2011 Minister Ludwig welcomes live sheep export supply chain assurance
11 Jul 2011 $38 million for Great Barrier Reef water quality improvements
06 Jul 2011 Enhanced dispute resolution services under industry codes
06 Jul 2011 Senate inquiry into foreign investment in rural land
01 Jul 2011 Extending and expanding drought reform pilot in Western Australia
25 Jul 2011 New round of funding to manage Australia's animal pests
14 Jul 2011 Media statement
06 Jul 2011 Government lifts live cattle export suspension
29 Jul 2011 Gillard Government helping in response to Hendra

June

Date Title
29 Jun 2011 Industry fund established for cattle welfare
27 Jun 2011 Live animal trade income assistance package
24 Jun 2011 Drought assistance audit reveals timely support
24 Jun 2011 Minister encourages comments on apples review
09 Jun 2011 Rockhampton receives funding for airport recovery
08 Jun 2011 Announcing the 2011 ABS Agricultural Census - Australia's data harvest
01 Jun 2011 Sugar Research Development Corporation directors appointed
15 Jun 2011 Government support for rural R&D set to continue
21 Jun 2011 International standard for live export trade to Indonesia
23 Jun 2011 New permit in the fight against mouse plague
13 Jun 2011 Mr Bill Farmer AO to conduct independent review into live export trade
30 Jun 2011 $30 million assistance package for live export industry
23 Jun 2011 Minister kick starts conversation on the National Food Plan
20 Jun 2011 Agriculture Minister to Visit Indonesia
08 Jun 2011 Minister suspends live cattle trade to Indonesia
17 Jun 2011 FarmReady grants to re-open, will include Agritourism and Food Tourism

May

Date Title
31 May 2011 Media Alert - Ludwig holding a press conference 1.40pm
31 May 2011 Minister Ludwig announces suspension of trade to certain facilities
30 May 2011 Statement from Senator the Hon Joe Ludwig - Four Corners
27 May 2011 55 Queensland local councils now share $415M in advance disaster funding
25 May 2011 Outstanding WA rural entrepreneur wins 2011 RIRDC rural women's award
24 May 2011 Targeted support for Townsville region to assist long-term community wellbeing and recovery
24 May 2011 Targeted support for Cairns and surrounding region to assist long-term community wellbeing and recovery
24 May 2011 Targeted support for the Western Downs region to assist long-term community wellbeing and recovery
24 May 2011 Targeted support for the Tablelands region to assist long-term community wellbeing and recovery
24 May 2011 Targeted support for the Cassowary Coast region to assist long-term community wellbeing and recovery
24 May 2011 Senators tell porkies at Parliament House
24 May 2011 Targeted support for Wide Bay - Burnett region to assist long-term community wellbeing and recovery
24 May 2011 Targeted support for Cape York and surrounding regions to assist long-term community wellbeing and recovery
24 May 2011 Targeted support for the Gympie region to assist long-term community wellbeing and recovery
24 May 2011 Targeted support for Brisbane to assist long-term community wellbeing and recovery
24 May 2011 Targeted support for Banana Shire to assist long-term community wellbeing and recovery
24 May 2011 Targeted support for the Lockyer Valley to assist long-term community wellbeing and recovery
24 May 2011 Targeted support for Far South West region to assist long-term community wellbeing and recovery
24 May 2011 Targeted support for Barcaldine region to assist long-term community wellbeing and recovery
24 May 2011 Targeted support for Logan and the Gold Coast Hinterland region to assist long-term community wellbeing and recovery
24 May 2011 Targeted support for Sunshine Coast and surrounding region to assist long-term community wellbeing and recovery
24 May 2011 Targeted support for the Somerset region to assist long-term community wellbeing and recovery
24 May 2011 Targeted support for Rockhampton to assist long-term community wellbeing and recovery
24 May 2011 Targeted support for Mount Isa and Gulf region to assist long-term community wellbeing and recovery
24 May 2011 Targeted support for Central West region to assist long-term community wellbeing and recovery
24 May 2011 Targeted support for the North Burnett region to assist long-term community wellbeing and recovery
24 May 2011 Targeted support for Central Highlands region to assist long-term community wellbeing and recovery
24 May 2011 Targeted support for the Moreton Bay region to assist long-term community wellbeing and recovery
24 May 2011 Targeted support for Ipswich to assist long-term community wellbeing and recovery
24 May 2011 Targeted support for Mackay and Bowen Basin region to assist long-term community wellbeing and recovery
24 May 2011 Targeted support for the Toowoomba region to assist long-term community wellbeing and recovery
24 May 2011 Targeted support for Bundaberg to assist long-term community wellbeing and recovery
24 May 2011 Targeted support for the Hinchinbrook region to assist long-term community wellbeing and recovery
20 May 2011 Queensland Exceptional Circumstances Decision
20 May 2011 Victorian Exceptional Circumstances Decision
20 May 2011 Pilot programs to manage Asian honeybees and Myrtle rust
16 May 2011 Minister opens new frontline AQIS facility in Gladstone
13 May 2011 Wine Australia Corporation board appointed
12 May 2011 Minister meets with Japanese cattle farmers
10 May 2011 Helping farmers cope with drought
10 May 2011 Delivering a smarter biosecurity system to safeguard Australia
06 May 2011 Joe Ludwig inspects flood recovery progress in Roma and Theodore
04 May 2011 Draft report of Australia's policy on New Zealand apples
04 May 2011 Gillard Government supports free rural financial counselling services
03 May 2011 First meeting of the Land Sector Working Group
16 May 2011 Gillard Government supports Australia's beef industry in Central Queensland

April

Date Title
29 Apr 2011 Exceptional Circumstances in South Australia
27 Apr 2011 Minister Ludwig inspects progress in Cyclone Yasi recovery and reconstruction
19 Apr 2011 Land Sector Working Group members announced
06 Apr 2011 Minister Ludwig visits Murphys Creek flood site
06 Apr 2011 $8.6 million to kickstart reconstruction in Somerset Regional Council
06 Apr 2011 Minister visits Lockyer Valley to inspect recovery progress
05 Apr 2011 Working together to care for our country
01 Jan 2011 Agriculture Minister officially opens NT Cattlemen's Conference

March

Date Title
30 Mar 2011 New head of AFMA appointed
29 Mar 2011 Minister welcomes ABARES Australia's Forests at a Glance 2011 report
29 Mar 2011 Minister Ludwig in touch with the Northern Territory
25 Mar 2011 ABARES study finds locust dollars well spent
24 Mar 2011 Gillard Government support for environmental recovery from disasters
24 Mar 2011 Gillard Government to help protect the Great Barrier Reef from pollution
24 Mar 2011 Draft illegal logging legislation referred to Committee
21 Mar 2011 Celebrating World Forestry Day 2011
17 Mar 2011 Expiry of Exceptional Circumstances-declared areas
11 Mar 2011 Plant genetics key to securing world food supply
09 Mar 2011 Australia Indonesia partnership to combat animal diseases
08 Mar 2011 Supporting rural women on International Women's Day
08 Mar 2011 Minister travels to Indonesia to talk agriculture, trade and food security
07 Mar 2011 Ministers welcome review of Caring for our Country
04 Mar 2011 Major milestone in reform of agriculture and veterinary chemical regulation
02 Mar 2011 Category D relief to Queensland
01 Mar 2011 Minister welcomes strong Australian commodities results

February

Date Title
25 Feb 2011 Expiry of Exceptional Circumstances-declared areas
25 Feb 2011 Government confirms agriculture will be exempt under a carbon pricing mechanism
23 Feb 2011 Australia welcomes new agriculture arrangement with Mongolia
23 Feb 2011 Flood recovery at heart of agricultural finance forum
18 Feb 2011 Further Assistance For Queensland Community Groups
18 Feb 2011 More support for Young Farmers and Rural Women
16 Feb 2011 Rebuilding the Far North after Yasi
15 Feb 2011 Climate Change Adaptation Research Grants Announced
09 Feb 2011 Heywire winners congratulated
04 Feb 2011 Minister guarantees banana growers of quarantine standards
01 Feb 2011 Review of Drought Pilot in Western Australia

January

Date Title
28 Jan 2011 Appointment of National Farmers' Federation CEO
25 Jan 2011 Support local farmers on Australia Day
24 Jan 2011 Landcare facilitators to play key role in Carbon Farming Initiative
18 Jan 2011 Minister for Agriculture visits Rocklea markets
10 Jan 2011 Agriculture ministers discuss the impact of the floods crisis
07 Jan 2011 'Grown in' provision secures consumer confidence
04 Jan 2011 Government releases carbon farming initiative detail
04 Jan 2011 Primary producers and small businesses urged to claim assistance