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PORTFOLIO NEWS
New look for Landcare with National Facilitator appointed
Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Tony Burke has welcomed Mr Brett de Hayr as the new National Landcare facilitator. Mr Burke said the appointment of Mr de Hayr was an important step in the continued reinvigoration of Landcare in Australia. Mr de Hayr said he was looking forward to a fresh start with Landcare, working closely with the national community of Landcare facilitators across Australia. For more information visit http://www.daff.gov.au/landcare. CLICK HERE to read the media release.
Rural R&D Council Investment Plan Stakeholder Consultation
Rural industries have made an enduring contribution to the Australian economy and quality of life, by providing a plentiful domestic food supply and operating successfully in competitive international markets. The sector has been innovative and continually adapted to changing economic, environmental and social conditions. Investment in research and development has been a major factor in this success. However, rural industries now face a confluence of significant challenges, including:
- a need to adapt to and mitigate the impact of climate change;
- increasing pressure on global food security;
- declining productivity growth in some industries;
- a highly competitive international trade environment, and labour and skills shortages.
The Rural R&D Council welcomes your views regarding how greater investment can be encouraged and how we can best use our existing resources to meet the challenges. Make a submission online (http://www.daff.gov.au/agriculture-food/innovation/council/survey). Submissions close 19 February 2010.
PUBLICATIONS AND REPORTS
Wheat Exports Australia's latest newsletter now online
The January 2010 issue of Wheat Export News includes information on:
smooth transition to wheat marketing reform
number of accredited exporters continues to rise
2008/09 fast facts
stakeholder forums
Read the latest issue of Wheat Export News on the WEA website (http://www.wea.gov.au/Publications/Newsletters/2010-01.html).
A stir fry of information in new report on Asian Vegetables
The first ever detailed study into diseases and pests affecting Asian vegetables grown in Australia has been released by the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC). Managing Diseases and Pests in Asian Vegetables provides the estimated 1600 growers of Asian vegetables in Australia with information to assist them develop strategies to manage diseases and pests that affect their vegetables, and in turn, help them reduce crop losses, increase productivity and ensure supply of their products to processors and consumers. Read the report on the RIRDC website at https://rirdc.infoservices.com.au/items/09-136
Latest Locust Bulletin
The latest Locust Bulletin for January 2010 in now available on the DAFF website (http://www.daff.gov.au/animal-plant-health/locusts/bulletins).
EVENTS
National Landcare Forum 2010
Minister Burke will host the National Landcare Forum at Allan Scott Park, Adelaide on 22-25 March 2010. The theme is Landcare celebrates—20 years of achievements and future challenges. The forum will recognise the significant contribution made by the Australian community to Landcare over the last 20 years. It will bring together Landcare and community groups, regional bodies and industry and government representatives. For more information visithttp://www.nationallandcareforum.com.au
Register for early bird rates at ABARE’s Outlook 2010 conference
Marking 40 years of economic debate, ABARE’s Outlook 2010 features a comprehensive program and sessions on industry issues and key commodity outlooks delivered by leading international and national speakers. Through ABARE's release of economic forecasts to 2014-15 for Australia’s key agricultural and resource commodities, we hope you will find that Outlook 2010 delivers the essential information for your work.
In building the Outlook 2010 program we focused on the recent economic challenges faced by Australia and the world, and asked ‘what will be the outlook for our rural industries?’ Join delegates to understand this new economic landscape and explore Australia’s agriculture, fisheries, forestry, trade and natural resource sectors.
Register before 22 January to access the early bird registration rate of $990 per delegate, which includes full conference and dinner attendance. Register online or download the registration form on the website. Payment in full and the registration form must be received by ABARE by 22 January.
Date: Tuesday 2 and Wednesday 3 March 2010
Location: Canberra
Web: www.abare.gov.au/outlook
Enquiries: Angela Ellerman on 02 6272 2303 or
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