Government declares food production 'essential'
Food production will not be halted by the coronavirus.
Farm office
27 MARCH 2020
Coronavirus spread forces border checks
Tougher restrictions, including on interstate travel are in place due to coronavirus spread.
Farm office
25 MARCH 2020
Virus spread leads to unseen measures
Some businesses have been forced to close due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Farm office
23 MARCH 2020
Agriculture Minister resigns following sports funding controversy
Agriculture Minister Bridget McKenzie has resigned amid a sports funding scandal.
Farm office
03 FEBRUARY 2020
$75,000 grants available to fire-affected farmers
The Federal Government has announced more funding for bushfire aid.
Farm office
15 JANUARY 2020
Bushfire Agency established to help recovery
Recovery efforts stepped up for bushfire crisis.
Farm office
08 JANUARY 2020
Government drought commitment now close to one billion dollars
New government drought assistance includes two-year-interest=free loans.
Farm office
08 NOVEMBER 2019
Government announces massive dam funding
A new dam and upgrades have been earmarked for New South Wales.
Farm office
14 OCTOBER 2019
More drought funding announced
More drought support is now available to farmers.
Farm office
30 SEPTEMBER 2019
Weed support gets Katter in prickly mood
Prickly Acacia could prove a major pest in Queensland and other areas.
Farm office
09 AUGUST 2019
Drought funding will not bleed infrastructure dry
The government will is placing a high priority on the Future Drought Fund.
Farm office
19 JULY 2019
New cabinet includes first female Minister for Agriculture
Senator Bridget McKenzie is the first female Minister for Agriculture.
