Opposition from farmers and industry stakeholders to a ban on live sheep exports has led the government to call a parliamentary inquiry into the proposal.
Protecting the Great Artesian Basin from potential CO2 contamination by mining giant Glencore is crucial for Australia's food security and regional viability. AgForce Queensland is taking a stand to safeguard the natural resource.
The government has released the details of $63.8 million package to reduce emissions in agriculture and contribute to the whole-of-economy transition to net zero.
The National Farmers Federation has penned an open letter to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese outlining its grievances with what it is calling an “anti-farming government”.
The Federal Government is seeking proposals for new Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) Scheme methods as part of a new proponent-led process launched on Tuesday.
Farmers have walked out on the agriculture minister to show their fury at the 2028 live sheep export ban, while also expressing disappointment at the budget. The Biosecurity Tax has likely been shelved after the Greens declared they wouldn't support it.
Fury over a ban on live sheep export by sea and a biosecurity levy may be eased by a series of packages to manage drought and boost the agriculture workforce.
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