Social Study: Impacts of Drought
Please send this around your networks. Also consider putting in a submission and/or attending a forum in your area.
A note from Peter Kenny - Drought Policy Review Chair:
“As part of the Australian Government’s national review of drought policy, I have been appointed by the Hon. Tony Burke MP, Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, to lead an expert panel to examine the social impacts of the drought on farm families and rural communities.
New national lamb survey – get involved!
Australia’s lamb producers are being urged to take part in MLA’s new national lamb survey.
The MLA-conducted survey is designed to gather statistics on the current state of the nation’s lamb supply.
The information gathered by the survey will provide an up-to-date snapshot of the Australian lamb industry, including flock numbers, flock composition, and the buying and selling intentions of the nation’s lamb producers.
Aust. Farming Future Program Announced
Australia’s Farming Future program was announced a few nights ago in the federal budget.
The $130 million initiative is a 4 year program that is aimed at assisting primary producers adapt and respond to climate change.
There are three components to this budget decision:
- Climate Change Adaptation Partnerships Program—to increase our understanding of climate change impacts and improve on-farm preparedness
- Climate Change and Productivity Research Program—to undertake research on managing emissions and adaptation
- Climate Change Adjustment Program—to provide primary producers with professional advice, training and adjustment assistance.
For further information call 1800 638 746 or email Australia’s Farming Future
Free Marketing Workshop
TAFE Tasmania in conjunction with Skills Tasmania is offering a free marketing course.
The course will help you develop marketing skills needed to succeed in an agricultural or horticultural business.
They will provide case studies, examples and activities that are practical and relevant to the industry.
A mentor will also assist you in applying the marketing knowledge and strategies for your business.
When: Saturday 24th of May 2008
Time: 9am – 4pm
Where: Huon LINC, Huonville
To register or for further information please contact Cathy Hope on (03) 6233 7342
Farm Help available
I recently had an interesting conversation with Janine Walker, who’s a Rural Services officer with Centrelink.
Janine’s primary role is to improve access and raise awareness of Centrelink’s products and services across the State. Janine says in her experience “Farmers just aren’t aware of the financial assistance that’s available to them.”
Over a coffee, I heard how she’s concerned that some farmers may be putting themselves and their families at risk by not requesting Government assistance.
Stud and Show Online
It’s more than just a good haircut and a bit of hairspray!
Getting your stud stock looking like this requires quality tools, skilled personnel, long hours of preparation and hard work.
Step in Stud and Show. They are in the business of providing specialty products, equipment and advice for exhibiting stud stock.