All posts tagged "environment"

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  Coastal ecosystems have high dollar value as nurseries for fish

  A new study has, for the first time, put a dollar value on the contribution of Australia’s coastal ecosystems as breeding grounds...

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  Fast Facts

  Building climate resilience into farming practices crucial for the Riverina’s future

  Climate change is pushing the Riverina into “uncharted territory” of extreme heat, drought, and frost, but Wagga farmers can continue to thrive...

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  More cash for drought-hit farmers

  Payments of up to $3,000 will continue to be available to drought-hit farming families throughout Christmas and the New Year.

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  New working group on drought measures

  Minister for Drought David Littleproud won support through the Ministerial Council for a new working group to try and integrate Commonwealth, State...

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  States need to step up on drought

  Minister for Drought David Littleproud is calling on all states to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with their farmers and regional communities, who have been...

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  Extra energy savings for drought-affected small businesses

  Farms and small businesses in drought affected areas will receive much needed Government support to reduce their energy costs and improve energy...

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  Support continues for drought-affected communities

  Drought-hit communities will share in more than $1 million for community projects under the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal’s Tackling Tough...

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  Long-Term support boosted for flood-affected North Queensland

  Community Development Officers will soon be working on the ground in eight northern Queensland councils to help recovery efforts after the monsoonal...

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  Farm Management

  Drought tolerant vines

  Wine researchers at the University of Adelaide are investigating drought-tolerant grape varieties from Cyprus for their suitability for Australian conditions.

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  New data sheds light on groundwater in the Upper Burdekin

  Fresh new elevation data relating to groundwater resources in the Upper Burdekin is set to benefit north Queensland’s farmers, businesses and communities.