Preparations continuing ahead of expected spring locust outbreak

Members of Parliament have been briefed on the latest preparations ahead of expected locust hatchings in spring, Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Tony Burke has said. Read the media release at http://www.maff.gov.au/media/media_releases/2010/june/preparations_continuing_ahead_of_expected_spring_locust_outbreak

Supply chain assistance for horticulture exporters

Mr Burke has announced a $790,000 supply chain assistance payment for horticulture exporters. Read the media release at http://www.maff.gov.au/media/media_releases/2010/june/targeted_supply_chain_assistance_for_horticulture_exporters

Good start for crops in eastern Australia

The opening of the winter cropping season in the eastern states is one of the best for several years, according to the release of the June edition of the Australian crop report.

Read the Australian crop report and the accompanying media release on the ABARE website at http://www.abare.gov.au/publications_html/news/news/news.html

Outlook 2010— 30 June in Wagga Wagga

Update your knowledge of the area’s economic, agricultural and regional issues at ABARE’s Wagga Wagga Regional Outlook conference on Wednesday 30 June. Featuring 12 speakers across four sessions, you can hear commodity forecasts, discuss industry trends, make new contacts and gain an understanding of global issues that affect your region.

Sessions cover the big picture economic overview, opportunities for agriculture, working with the environment and emerging issues in the region, from an interesting mix of local and ABARE speakers.

Visit www.abare.gov.au/regional to explore the full conference program and download the registration form.

For enquiries, please contact Angela Ellerman on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 02 6272 2303.