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Western Australia’s wine regions are receiving funding from the Australian government. A $2-million marketing campaign to boost international visits to Western Australia’s wine regions received support from the Australian Government’s $50 million Export and Regional Wine Support Package, a network of WA Government and sector partners. Wines of WA has secured $1 million in funding … Continue reading Funding flows in for Western Australia’s wine regions →

Oyster farmers are hoping for greater investment with the release of a new financial strategy. The strategy, supported by the government’s farming together program, was endorsed by Ocean Watch and the NSW Farmers Oyster Committee. It is made up of five documents including, industry factsheets and templates, to help address industry priorities. The aim is … Continue reading Oyster farmers anticipate boost in business with new finance plan →

Australia’s garlic industry has developed a new framework to push the quality and amount of garlic grown on Australian soil. Only about 20 per cent of garlic sold in Australia is grown domestically. With the Farming Together program, growers aim to expand production of late-season garlic to meet market demand from April to November – … Continue reading Plans in place to grow garlic produced on Australian soil →

Australia is using its expertise in water management in partnership with the United Nations to improve fresh water management in Asian agriculture to safeguard the region’s food security.