How to make ag a $100bn sector ... and other big-vision challenges
Research ideas sought in beef, hort, chickenmeat, sugar, summerfruit, hay and soils
Irrigation upgrade grants
Hort masterclasses
Export grants
Up to $300K for climate change ideas
Free food-labelling help
PLUS: More funding opportunities ... nationally and state-by-state
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NATIONAL NEWS $134m SMART FARM FUNDING ON OFFER
The Federal Government is allocating $134m in funding soon through the Smart Farms Program to support Landcare-type projects. More? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40WvzI1w780&feature=youtu.be
QUOTES SOUGHT FOR BIG-VISION PROJECTS
AgriFutures Australia is requesting quotations for nine research projects, some on behalf of the National Farmers’ Federation. The projects are: Emerging agricultural technology regulation: opportunities and barriers; Understanding and improving farmer awareness of the EPBC Act; Value proposition for integrating NRM activities with industry-led sustainability initiatives; Improving carbon markets to increase farmer participation; Impact of consumer perceptions on emerging technologies for agriculture; How to make a $100 billion sector; Best practice land use planning; The impact of freight costs on farms and Managing climate risk within agricultural business cycles. Deadline 1 November. More? http://www.agrifutures.com.au/for-researchers/national-rural-issues-research-proposals
MEAT-FUND PROJECTS SOUGHT
MLA is seeking preliminary proposals for on-farm research projects that benefit sheepmeat and grassfed beef producers. It is seeking one to five-year projects addressing the 2018/19 priorities: Breeder productivity for sheep and cattle, nutrition and animal health/welfare. Deadline 6pm AEDT, Monday, 30 October. More? Visit MLA website
… ALSO: The MLA Donor Company (MDC) is also seeking EoIs from individuals, organisations or project teams to co-invest in the Future Feedbase Partnership Program. More? Click here.
CSIRO AG SCHOLARSHIPS
Postgraduate Scholarships - Agriculture and Food are offered for outstanding full-time postgraduates at Australian tertiary institutions commencing in 2018. Top-up scholarships valued at $7K/year, plus operating budget of $10K/year. Deadline 31 October. More? CSIRO Postgraduate Scholarships - Agriculture & Food
$10K PLUS FOR FOOD START-UPS
Food starts-ups are sought for the Australian Chobani Food Incubator program, combining Monash University’s Food Innovation Centre facilities, supporting new product development, innovation and quality with Chobani’s expertise in sales, marketing and customer engagement. On offer are:
incubator use February to April 2018, online and on-site
one to two team members participating on-site with key Chobani team members
Monthly programs at Chobani locations, including manufacturing facilities and Monash’s Food Innovation Centre
Equity free capital: $10,000 grant to help grow your business
BEEF PROJECTS SOUGHT
MLA is seeking proposals from individual and groups to perform work to improve productivity of beef enterprises. One component of achieving this goal is research with potential to improve weaning rates in beef cattle. Projects with budgets ranging from $50,000 to $500,000/year and for durations of one to three years or in some cases up to five years will be considered. Projects must commence by early 2018. Deadline October 16. More? https://www.mla.com.au/Research-and-development/Funding-opportunities/Industry-researchers/Current-tenders
NAB FOUNDATION GRANTS
NAB Foundation Sustainable Regions Grants offer $100K to $1,000,000 for up to three years to support a range of charities and social enterprises Deadline 5pm Friday, 27 October. More? https://www.nab.com.au/content/dam/nabrwd/About-Us/corporate-responsibilty/community/images/nab-foundation-sustainable-regions-flyer.pdf
HORT SCHOLARSHIPS FOR WOMEN
Current and emerging women leaders in the horticulture industry are sought for a leadership development scholarship opportunity valued at up to $5470. Funded by Hort Innovation and Women & Leadership Australia (WLA), the grants cover up to 60% of the cost of WLA's 18-week Accelerated Leadership Performance Program and seven-month Executive Ready program. More? See WLA website.
AGRI-TRAINERS SOUGHT
The Nestle 'Henri' project is seeking companies to help deliver a global program encouraging young people to become connected with agricultural careers. More? https://henri.nestle.com/live-projects/nurturing-next-generation-farmers
POTTER FOUNDATION FUNDS OPEN SOON
Expressions of interest for funding from the Ian Potter Foundation open on November 3. This round will consider applications for international learning and development, conferences and travel. More? http://www.ianpotter.org.au/funding-rounds/
FOOD-WASTE MAP SURVEY
CSIRO is investigating producing products/ingredients from potentially lost produce and by-products obtained on-farm and during processing. It is seeking national data to map the amounts of losses in specific locations. The data could be used to create value-adding regional hubs and producer clusters for value capture. CSIRO will provide you with a diagnostic of your food loss status in comparison with the average national and state benchmark. More? click here to take part in the survey
RURAL WOMEN AWARD OPEN
Applications for 2018 #AgriFuturesAU Rural Women's Award are open #rwa2017More? http://www.agrifutures.com.au/people-leadership/rural-womens-award/
BIOSECURITY AWARD FOR FARMERS
Farmers are now eligible for nomination for excellence in on-farm biosecurity practices in this year’s Australian Biosecurity Awards. Other categories include industry, government and lifetime achievement award. Deadline 20 October. More? Australian Biosecurity Awards.
NEW HORT FUND OPEN
Hort Innovation has launched a multi-million-dollar initiative and is looking to partner with suitable co-investors and research providers – such as universities and technology companies – to deliver a host of new projects through the Advanced Production Systems Fund. More? http://horticulture.com.au/major-initiative-to-drive-aussie-smart-farms/
NORTHERN SOILS CONTRACT
The GRDC seeks five-year contracts as part of the project 'Economics of ameliorating hostile sub-soils in the northern region', to start 10 March 2018 and to provide growers with the knowledge (technical and economic) and tools to identify and manage soil constraints to achieve improved farm profitability. The projects are:
Project A: Spatial soil constraint diagnoses in the northern region
Project B: Soil constraint management and amelioration strategies for the northern region
Project C: Economics of adoption in northern region
Project D: Program co-ordination - communication, extension and evaluation
Given the complex nature of this investment and the wide range of skills required it is likely that this will require a collaborative approach that may include a number of public and private partnerships. More? https://grdc.com.au/research/applying-and-reporting/current-procurement
HORT RESEARCH IDEAS SOUGHT
Hort Innovation is seeking suggestions for new research, submitted by a member of the horticulture community through its Innovation Concept Pipeline. Growers are also encouraged to reach out to the Strategic Investment Advisory Panel (SIAP) for their industry to share ideas for levy investment. Find lists of SIAP panellists on Hort Innovation’s grower pages.
WOMEN LEADERSHIP GRANTS
Women & Leadership Australia is administering a national initiative offering female ag-leaders grants of between $3K and $8K to enable participation in a range of leadership development programs. Deadline December 15. More? https://www.wla.edu.au/farmingagriculture.html
SOCIAL CHANGEMAKERS AWARD
Social entrepreneurs in the fields of water, nutrition and rural development are sought for the 2018 Changemakers awards, an international competition backed by Nestle offering prizes totalling CHF 500,000 ($A657,585) Deadline 31 October. More? https://www.changemakers.com/creatingsharedvalue
WOMEN SOUGHT FOR MUSTER
The National Rural Women's Coalition is seeking applications for the NRWC Rural Remote and Regional Women’s Muster in Canberra, 26-30 November. Deadline October 19. More? www.nrwc.com.au
FREE CSIRO FOOD LABEL HELP
Need some food labelling know-how? CSIRO is hosting free interactive online workshops from around the country to November 13. Attendees will have the opportunity to have a free one-on-one meeting with the presenters for a product assessment and discussion about their business needs. This event is hosted by the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science Entrepreneur's Programme in collaboration with CSIRO. You need to register to participate. More? Dave Fleming 0408 689 430
SHEEPMEAT LEADERS SOUGHT
The Sheepmeat Council of Australia is seeking nominees for the Sheepmeat Industry Leadership Program, valued at more than $10,000. Deadline 23 October. More? www.sheepmeatcouncil.com.au/SILP.
NATIONAL AGDAY CAREERS COMPETITION
The National AgDay Careers competition invites students from Years 5 to 12 to submit an infographic detailing a career pathway in agriculture. Winning entries will receive an iPAD mini. More? MORE INFORMATION
HORT PROJECT TENDERS
Hort Innovation is seeking delivery partners for the following projects for Australian horticulture.
Investigating the use of antimicrobial coatings in fresh produce quality and food safety chain - closing 5pm, October 30, 2017
Improving citrus quality with regulated deficit irrigation - closing 5pm, October 30, 2017
Development of new nutrient-dense, value-added fruit and vegetable products - closing 5pm, November 13, 2017
Coordinated export development program - closing 2pm, April 30, 2018
Collaborative market development program - closing 5pm, April 7, 2019
WOOD SKILLS RECOGNISED
The Australian Wood Review student awards offer a total of more than $5500 worth of tools and machinery to Year 11 and 12 secondary school students in categories such as best use of native timbers, best design and best hand skills. Deadline December 14. More? http://www.woodreview.com.au/student-awards
EXPORT GRANTS FROM AUSTRADE
AUSTRADE’s Export Market Development Grants reimburse up to 50% of eligible export promotion expenses over $5K if total expenses are at least $15K. Up to eight grants per eligible applicant. Ongoing. More? https://www.austrade.gov.au/Australian/Export/Export-Grants
CALLING ALL REGIONAL LEADERS
The Regional Australia Leadership Assembly will be held in Canberra as part of the 25th anniversary celebrations of the Australian Rural Leadership Program. The free afternoon event will be held on October 20 in the Visions Theatre, National Museum of Australia, Lawson Cres, Acton ACT. More? http://rural-leaders.org.au/events/25th-anniversary-celebrations/
THINKING OF DIVERSIFYING?
Ever considered bush food? One of our funded projects is a national roadshow run by by Australian Native Food & Botanicals (ANFAB) , representing 200 growers/harvesters. The roadshows are at:
Alice Springs NT 19 October
Perth WA November TBA
Darwin NT 21-23 November (in conjunction with the NT NRM Conference)
CO-OPS MADE SIMPLE
Could you be a co-op? If there's five of you who want the benefits of a co-op structure, including tax benefits, visit the FREE online DIY co op builder at www.farmingtogether.com.au. There's a clickthrough on the second slider picture, or click to the page at Resources. And we can offer further assistance with developing your constitution or disclosure documents.
SUGAR RESEARCH IDEAS SOUGHT
Sugar Research Australia is seeking new and innovative research ideas and is inviting applications for potential new research projects to begin from July 1, 2018. More? https://sugarresearch.com.au/
$1m COMMERCIALISATION PUSH
Up to $1m is available for commercialisation costs of new ventures - with food and agribusiness named as a target area. More? http://www.bulletpoint.com.au/accelerating-commercialisation/
EATING QUALITY AWARDS OPEN
The Meat Standards Australia (MSA) Excellence in Eating Quality Awards will held nationally throughout September and October. A ‘Most Outstanding Feedlot’ and ‘Most Outstanding Non-Feedlot’ MSA producer will be recognised in each state. One producer from each state will also win the inaugural MSA Excellence in Eating Quality Progress Award. The awards and producer forums are free and open to everyone, but registration is essential. More? www.mla.com.au/eieq
SUMMERFRUIT PROJECT PARTNER SOUGHT
Horticulture Innovation Australia invites tenders to partner on the Experiment Summerfruit Orchard project to reduce the variability and improve consistency in fruit quality. Deadline 27 October. More? http://horticulture.com.au/delivery-partners/#opportunities
CLUNIES ROSS AWARDS OPEN
Awards for the Entrepreneur of the Year, Knowledge Commercialisation and Innovation through the Clunies Ross Awards. Deadline 27 October. More? https://www.atse.org.au/atse/content/about/clunies-ross-award-nominations.aspx
WHAT KIND OF STRUCTURE SUITS YOUR GROUP?
Pty Ltd ... Inc ... co-op?... Thinking of forming a farmer group, but unsure what it should be? Have a look at this simple 'Business structure basics guide' on our website. www.farmingtogether.com.au. Click on Resources>Must see>Fact File.
FIAL POST-FARMGATE FUNDING
Food Innovation Australia Ltd’s (FIAL) Project Fund supports innovation projects encouraging collaboration between small and large businesses in the food and agribusiness sector with matched funding of more than $100,000. Ongoing. More? http://www.bulletpoint.com.au/fial-project-fund/
NEW LISTINGS MAKE AG-SEARCH EASIER
Need an ag-expert … but don’t know where to start? Farming groups using the Farming Together expert support service now have an easier way to find choose their consultants. The 180 advisors selected for Farming Together are now listed by their areas of expertise as well as the standard alphabetical listing. You can research your preferred expert at https://agworks.com.au/about-the-program/consultants-by-service/ Want to use the Farming Together free expert support service? Register at www.farmingtogether.com.au
HORT COLLABORATIVE MARKETING PROJECT
The hort industry’s collaborative marketing project is asking vegetable growers to complete a survey that will be used in a report for Hort Innovation and AUSVEG. More? Click here
TRIAL TACKLES PICKER GAP
Hort growers are asked to participate in the Australian Government’s two-year Seasonal Work Incentives Trial, encouraging seasonal workers to earn more income without affecting their income support payment. More? Information for growers and a fact sheet.
SUPPLY CHAIN OPPORTUNITIES
Read the latest food and agribusiness opportunities through Ausindustry’s active supply chain project at https://www.business.gov.au/assistance/supplier-improvement-plan/active-supply-chain-projects#FoodAgribusiness More? supplychainfacilitation@industry.gov.au
$35m FOR IRRIGATION UPGRADES
Irrigators in the Murray Darling Basin can apply for funding through the Commonwealth On-Farm Further Irrigation Efficiency Program for irrigation infrastructure upgrades and other on-farm water efficiency activities. Funding will be up to 1.75 times the advertised water value. Up to $35m is available. A pilot has been launched for SA, with a total funding pool of $15m. Project proposals can be submitted any time until 13 September 2019. More? http://www.agriculture.gov.au/water/mdb/programmes/basin-wide/coffie/sa-pilot-coffie
LION PARTNERSHIPS OFFERED
A 12-week accelerator program, Lion Unleashed, is an initiative partnering startups and entrepreneurs with food/beverage giant Lion, exchanging equity for up to $50K and mentoring. More? https://www.lionco.com/media-centre/lion-launches-start-up
WINE SCHOLARSHIPS ON OFFER
The Wine Australia R&D Fund offers support for targeted research and development projects, and study and travel scholarships. Funding is available to support a number of activities including: travel and visiting scholars’ bursaries as well as PhD, masters and honours scholarships. Ongoing. More? Wine Australia - Research and Development
DAIRY FOOD INNOVATORS AID
The Young Dairy Network Australia is offering a 50% bursary of 50% for young dairy people with successful applications to the Young Food Innovators Program, a 12-month intensive, accelerated development program for young people working in primary producer sectors. More? dgresham@dairyaustralia.com.au
$1.65m FOR EXPORT AID
Looking for financial assistance for an export project? The Agricultural Trade and Market Access Cooperation (ATMAC) project has $1.65m to allocate in 2017/18. And it drops to $55K in 2018/19. More? http://www.agriculture.gov.au/market-access-trade/atmac#available-funding
SUPPLY CHAIN SMARTS ON OFFER
The Australian Government’s Supply Chain Facilitation Assistance program offers free access to a skilled advisor to strengthen supply chains and improve access new markets. You must have been trading in at least three successive years with turnover (or operating expenditure) in the current, or one of the last two financial years, of more than $1.5m ($750,000 for applicants from remote or northern Australia), however producers not meeting eligibility rules can still register for information events. More? Phone 13 28 46
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR EMERGENCY VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers involved in firefighting, flood and storm response, road rescue, search and rescue, and patrolling beaches, and recovery are eligible to apply for Federal Government scholarships of up to $12K for completing vocational education and training and up to $25K for higher education. More? Australian Institute for Disaster Resilience
AID FOR SMALLER EXPORTERS
The Australian Government is offering funds to help smaller exporters improve market access across the dairy, eggs, fish, horticultural, grain and meat sectors. More? Package Assisting Small Exporters
TOP TRAINING RECOGNISED
The national Australian Training Awards recognise excellence in training. Ag-related businesses have been pre-eminent in the industry collaboration award of past years, and there are separate sections for small, medium and large employers. More? https://www.australiantrainingawards.gov.au/
INSPIRING ENTREPRENEURS GRANTS
Grants of up to $20K are offered by the Australian government for community organisations to set up spaces offering students hands-on experience blending science, technology, engineering and maths with entrepreneurship. Ongoing until funds exhausted. More? CLICK
INCUBATORS INCUBATION The Incubator Support initiative helpsestablish new incubators in regions or sectors with high innovation potential, and for existing incubators looking to expand their services. More? www.business.gov.au/incubator-support
CLIMATE CHANGE BENCHMARK SURVEY
A national online survey is being conducted by the CSIRO and the Department of the Environment and Energy, asking people with a long-term (>10 year) relationship with a piece of land to share observations about the features that have changed and those that haven’t. You need to be able to select an area (eg a farm) and complete the survey taking about 30 minutes. More? click here. EXPORT GRANTS AVAILABLE Australian Government grants are available to promote cooperation in accessing international markets. Applications may be submitted for projects valued from $55,000 to $1.65m (GST inclusive). There are no set funding rounds and applications for program funding can be submitted at any time until 31 December 2018 or until all funds have been allocated. More? Agricultural Trade and Market Access Cooperation grant.
MLA AID FOR FUTURE MEAT INNOVATIONS
Beef, lamb and goat meat producers can get expertise, co-funding and support through the MLA Donor Company’s Producer Innovation Fast-Track. The program can co-invest up to 75% of costs and offers future-focussed producers access to the latest R&D and innovations in livestock production and technical and business expertise. More?www.mla.com.au/fasttrack
COLLABORATIVE MARKET PROGRAM FOR HORT
Expressions of interest are sought for Hort Innovation's Australia Fresh Collaborative Market Development Program. Firms are sought to partner with Hort Innovation to deliver a multi country, multi industry coordinated export development program involving tradeshows, an in-bound education/buyer trade mission and one out-bound market visit as well as trade communication development. Deadline 2pm (Sydney time), April 26, 2018. More? Hort Innovation has prepared an Expression of Interest (EOI) document which is available from www.tenders.net
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR WOMEN
The ‘behind closed doors’ scholarships provide professional development, mentoring and networking opportunities in an environment specifically tailored to women. Annual scholarships are offered in the categories of Executive Assistant, Luminaries and Entrepreneurs. Scholarships provide a 12-month membership. More? http://behindcloseddoors.com/scholarships/
DIGITAL SURVEY FOR FARMERS
A national survey on the needs and issues using digital technology and agricultural data. The P2D (Accelerating Precision Agriculture to Decision Agriculture) survey is supported by funding from the Australian Government Department of Agriculture and Water Resources as part of its Rural R&D for Profit program.More? click here.
INTERNATIONAL HORT MASTERCLASS
The University of Tasmania, NZ’s Lincoln University and Wageningen Research Academy have joined forces with Hort Innovation Australia to offer a masterclass in horticultural business. The masterclass runs for 10 months, with course content focussing on high-level leadership and management skills. Applications are now open for the 2018 intake of students, including 15 for levy-paying vegetable growers, and will close on Sunday 12 November 2017. The masterclass will start on 12 February 2018. More? the website.
TASMANIA UTAS SCHOLARSHIPS ON OFFER
Applications for the University of Tasmania's scholarships program for Semester 1 2018 are now open, including: eight scholarships for students commencing an undergraduate degree in agriculture or agricultural science; five scholarships for second- and third-year students; three scholarships for Honours students; and one scholarship for postgraduate students. More? the University of Tasmania website.
POMS RECOVERY CONCESSIONAL LOANS
The $5m Pacific Oyster Mortality Syndrome (POMS) Recovery Concessional Loan Scheme provides low-interest loans from $30K to $250K to oyster growers, nurseries and hatcheries that have been affected by POMS. Deadline 1 May 2018. More? http://www.stategrowth.tas.gov.au/home/grants_and_funding/loans/POMS_Recovery_Concessional_Loan_Scheme
ENERGY-EFFICIENT LOAN SCHEME
Through the Tasmanian Government and Aurora Energy, Tasmanian businesses can apply for a Westpac credit card with 0% p.a. purchase interest for 36 months only on eligible energy-efficient products up to a value of $10K. Minimum value $500. More? https://www.auroraenergy.com.au/teels
ASSISTANCE FOR FOOD MANUFACTURING
The Advanced Manufacturing and Growth Voucher System covers up to a one-third of the project cost with the applicant to contribute at least two-thirds. Minimum aid is $5K, maximum $10K. Ongoing. More? http://www.stategrowth.tas.gov.au/home/sectors/advanced_manufacturing/advanced_manufacturing_innovation_and_growth_voucher_system
UP TO $1M LOW-INTEREST LOANS
The Tasmanian Department of State Growth is offering low-interest loans of $30K to $1m to Tasmanian farm and agri-food businesses. More? AgriGrowth Loan Scheme
LOAN GUARANTEE SCHEME
Tasmanian Government has established a Pilot Loan Guarantee Scheme of $500K to assist small to medium size enterprises in the north-west and western regions (within the 64 phone prefix) Deadline 31 October, 2017. More? http://www.stategrowth.tas.gov.au/home/grants_and_funding/loans/loan_guarantee_scheme
MICRO-LOANS ON OFFER
The Tasmanian Government is offering interest-free loans of up to $3K for people on low incomes who want to start or expand a business. Ongoing. More? https://www.business.tas.gov.au/finances-tax-and-insurance/seeking-finance-and-funding/applying-for-grants/no-interest-micro-business-loans
MOTOR REBATE
The Tasmanian Department of State Growth is offering farmers a 40% rebate on tax for commercial goods vehicles used for agricultural purposes. More? Vehicle Rebates for Farmers
SOUTH AUSTRALIA COMMERCIALISATION FUNDING ON OFFER
The new SA Early Commercialisation Fund offers up to $500K to commercialise new products and services. Also available for businesses seeking to relocate to SA. Up to $50K for proof of concept, up to $150K for product development and up to $300K for early commercialisation. Ongoing. More? http://techinsa.com.au/programs-funding/saecf/
FUNDING FOR WASTE STUDIES
The third round of funding for the Trade Waste Initiative - Resource Productivity Assessment Program opens in July 2017. The program offers a grant of 50%, to a maximum of $10K (GST exclusive), to help cover the cost of the resource productivity assessment. More? view website
IRRIGATION AID
$240m in total funding will be available through the six-year program to build sustainable irrigation communities and secure water resources for the future in the SA Murray Darling Basin. Not yet accepting applications. More? Register your interest
SA AGRIBUSINESS GROWTH PROGRAM
The Agribusiness Growth Program from Food South Australia offers business performance/plan reviews and recommendations for improvement. It also includes one-on-one business coaching to $10K with 25% co-contribution. Applicants must be ag/food businesses of 2+ years with turnover of $300K to $1.5m. Ongoing. More? http://foodsouthaustralia.com.au/2015/09/agribusiness-growth-program/
VOUCHERS FOR SA FOOD BUSINESSES
SA-based food manufacturing businesses are eligible for the matched-funding Business Transformation Voucher Program to develop new business models, undertake R&D, training or buying capital equipment to boost efficiency/capability. Applicants must be a financially viable business of 12+ months with most of its business conducted in SA. More? http://www.statedevelopment.sa.gov.au/industry/manufacturing/manufacturing-programs-and-initiatives/btvp
LIMESTONE COAST SCHOLARSHIPS
Educational scholarships are offered for secondary and tertiary students with links to the Limestone Coast through the Stand Like a Stone Foundation. More? http://www.standlikestone.com.au/page.php?id=43
NORTHERN TERRITORY FUNDING FOR NT PROJECTS
The NT Regional Economic Development Fund offers matching funding for projects. Ongoing. More? Regional economic development fund
VOUCHERS UP TO $25K
The NT innovation voucher scheme provides up to 60% support for eligible projects. Each voucher is worth up to $25K (exclusive of GST). Ongoing. More? BISI Voucher Scheme.
NT SUPPORT GRANTS
Matched-funding industry support grants help to develop agriculture, horticulture and fisheries industries. Applications are sought from incorporated bodies and legal entities, local partnerships between private enterprise organisations or NT-based not-for-profit community organisations or groups and local governments. Applications from individuals and individual businesses can be accepted if they show significant economic development benefits to the region. Support can be in-kind. More? https://nt.gov.au/industry/start-run-and-grow-a-business/regional-economic-development-fund
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
SHEEP INDUSTRY SCHOLARSHIPS
WA’s Sheep Industry Business Innovation scholarship program offers up to $38,000 annually towards two PhD students, $10,000 each towards two Masters and $5000 towards a minimum of six Honours students across all disciplines at WA universities for work into areas identified as relevant to the WA sheep industry supply chain Deadline March 2018. More? https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/livestock-research-development/western-australian-sheep-industry-university-scholarship-program
WATER HELP FOR PASTORALISTS
The WA Department of Water is offering the Pastoral Water Grants Scheme to develop alternative watering points to reduce grazing intensity around water supplies. More than 400 pastoral leases in the Kimberley, Pilbara, and Gascoyne/Murchison, Goldfields and Nullarbor regions that could be eligible for up to $20,000 for each pastoral business, every 10 years and up to 50% of expenditure on approved water supply works. More? Department of Water
WATER REBATE SCHEME
The WA Department of Water is offering help for commercial farmers in a dryland agricultural district receiving less than 600mm average annual rainfall through the Farm Water Rebate Scheme. it is designed to encourage commercial farmers to develop additional farm water supplies. You must first have a Department of Water (WA)-approved farm water auditor visit your farm and complete a farm water audit. More? Farm Water Rebate Scheme.
WA DAIRY INDUSTRY FUND
The WA Dairy Industry Fund offers up to $20K for projects which will provide a direct benefit to the WA dairy industry. The funds are derived from a royalty received from the sale of WAFarmers First Milk. Ongoing. More? http://www.wafarmers.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/West-Australian-Dairy-Industry-Fund-Guidelines-FINAL.pdf
LOTTERYWEST FUNDING ON OFFER
Lotterywest offers funding for not-for-profit organisations ranging from small unincorporated groups to large multi-functional organisations. Ongoing. More? http://www.lotterywest.wa.gov.au/grants
NEW SOUTH WALES $1.3bn REGIONAL GROWTH FUND
NSW Government has recently announced a $1.3bn Regional Growth Fund. Eligible organisations include local governments, industry and community organisations, as well as regional organisations. More? https://www.nsw.gov.au/improving-nsw/regional-nsw/regional-growth-fund/
ID FOR FARM IMPROVEMENTS
Loans of up to $250,000/project are available through the NSW Rural Assistance Authority’s Farm Innovation Fund to improve permanent farm infrastructure and ensure long-term productivity and sustainable land use. Ongoing More? Farm Innovation Fund
FODDER TRANSPORT ASSISTANCE
The NSW Rural Assistance Authority offers funding to transport stock or fodder in NSW emergencies such as declared natural disasters or droughts or during animal welfare risks. More? Transport Assistance
FUNDS FOR NSW REGIONAL PROJECTS
The NSW Government's Regional Solutions is a competitive funding round, requiring 50% matching funds. There is no limit to the amount requested but projects must create the equivalent of at least 10 full-time new jobs in regional NSW within two years of project commencement. More?http://www.jobsfornsw.com.au/how-we-help/support-for-the-regions/regional-solutions
UNE INCUBATOR LAUNCHED
Agribusiness communities in Tamworth and Armidale can make use of the University of New England Smart Region Incubator which offers workspace, networks and business support. The $1m initiative is funded by the NSW Department of Industry Boosting Business Innovation Program. More? http://www.une.edu.au/about-une/academic-schools/unebs/centre-for-agribusiness/smartincubator
HELP FOR BROKEN HILL BUSINESSES
Foundation Broken Hill offers grants to local businesses and provides an alternative funding avenue for seed funding new or expanding projects in Broken Hill. More? http://foundationbh.org.au/
NSW DAIRY SCHOLARSHIP
The Sydney Royal Dairy Produce Committee, in partnership with the RAS Foundation, is offering an open-age tertiary scholarship of $5000 for full-time study or $2500 for part-time study. Applicants can be studying any type of course but must demonstrate a passion for the NSW dairy produce industry. More?http://www.rasnsw.com.au/foundation/scholarships-and-grants/sydney-royal-dairy-produce-scholarship/
POP-UP GRANTS FOR RIVERINA
Riverina Regional Pop-up Grants Program to support Landcare and community groups offer between $2K and $10K (GST exclusive) to a total of $25,000, on a competitive basis. Applications accepted until 30 April 2018. More? http://mli.org.au/node/3603
NSW WINE SCHOLARSHIP
The Graham Thorp Memorial Scholarship offers $5000 for full-time study or $2500 for part-time study. The open-age scholarship is not limited to any type of course but the applicant must demonstrate a strong wine industry career pathway through their course of study. More?http://www.rasnsw.com.au/foundation/scholarships-and-grants/sydney-royal-wine-scholarship
NSW RURAL SCHOLARSHIP
RASF Rural Scholarships offer $5000 for full-time study or $2500 for part-time study. The open-age scholarship is not limited to any type of course but the applicant must demonstrate a commitment for any career that will ensure the future success of rural and regional NSW. More?http://www.rasnsw.com.au/foundation/scholarships-and-grants/ras-rural-scholarships/
QUEENSLAND DEBBIE AID EXTENDED
Primary producers and small businesses impacted by Cyclone Debbie now have until 12 January 2018 to apply for Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA) Category C Recovery Grants of up to $25,000. More? See the QRIDA website
QFF PROJECT FOR AG-RESILIENCE
The Queensland Farmers' Federation (QFF) will be delivering an Agricultural Recovery and Resilience project as part of the $96.2 million provided in Category D funding in partnership with other industry members. More? See the QFF media release
$1m REGIONAL PLAN OFFER
A $1m, three-year project to fuel economic growth in the Darling Downs/Maranoa region has been launched. More? Advancing Regional Innovation Program.
CO-FUNDING FOR BUSINESSES
The Queensland Business Development Fund offers $125K to $2.5m for co-investment funding in companies with high growth / innovations in emerging industries. Must be Queensland-based. Ongoing. More? http://advance.qld.gov.au/industry/business-development-fund.aspx
BEEF BYGONES SOUGHT
Beef Australia 2018 will mark 30 years by displaying memorabilia and is seeking items of interest such as photos, newspaper clippings, medals, videos or merchandise. More? Sarah Mitchell-Anyon sarah@beefaustralia.com.au
$20K FOR AG-PRENEUR TRAINING
Up to $20K (total 70% of costs) for organisations providing events and activities to encourage entrepreneurship in Queenslanders aged 15-24. Ongoing. More? https://www.business.gov.au/assistance/young-starters-fund
EXPORT HELP
Trade and Investment Queensland is offeringmentoring, networking and skills development assistance for export-ready business. Ongoing. More? Consultation and Planning
$2m LOANS FOR QLD START-UPS
Young primary producers in Queensland are being offered start-up loans of up to $2m. The no-fee, low-interest loans are available for terms up to 30 years. To be eligible you must have lived in Queensland for six months and hold 50% purchase equity, or 50% of set-up costs for leasing/sharefarming. Loans subject to funding availability. More? 1800 623 946 or First Start Loan guidelines.
DROUGHT WATER FEE WAIVER
Annual water licence fees until 30 June 2018 will be waived for Queensland producers in drought-declared areas from the date of drought declaration. More? Click here.
$25K STARTUP FUND
Up to $25K matching funding is available per activity to build capability in Queensland startups. Activities must be conducted on a not-for-profit basis and must be completed by 15 December 2017. More? Click here.
FREIGHT SUBSIDIES
Freight subsidies of up to $5K per disaster event are available for eligible primary producers within a NDRRA-declared area or who hold a current IDSP declaration. Subsidies can cover emergency fodder for livestock to the primary producer's home property, building, fencing materials, machinery and equipment and restocking animals. More? Click here.
VICTORIA UP TO $50K IN GAS GRANTS
Sustainability Victoria will soon be releasing gas efficiency grants. These grants will offer matched funding of up to $50K. More? CLICK HERE
UP TO $300K FOR CLIMATE CHANGE IDEAS
Regional areas will be the focus of $3.8m in competitive grants for innovative climate change mitigation and adaptation projects across Victoria. Successful projects will receive $50K-$300K. Collaborative projects will be favoured. Deadline November 2017. More? 03 5226 4817 sarah.price@delwp.vic.gov.au
$10K FOR ENVIRO PROJECTS
The Ross Trust offers grants of up to $10k for Victorian projects that protect and preserve Australian flora and fauna. Ongoing. More? http://rosstrust.org.au/grants/granting-conditions/
RABBIT CONTROL GRANTS
Victorian Rabbit Action Network Community Action Grants offer $41,000 to support community rabbit-control activities. Local groups can now apply for grants of between $2K and $5K. More? www.rabbitaction.com
BIKE SAFETY REBATE
The Victorian Government is offering a $6m quad bike safety rebate scheme; either up to $1200 (GST exempt) to buy a side-by-side vehicle or a small utility vehicle (see conditions) or up to $600 (GST exempt) for approved protection devices. Both deals are for purchases post-22 July 2016. The rebate is available to farmers who live and operate a business in Victoria, have no more than 19 full-time employees, own a quad bike for work purposes and have farming as their main source of income. Farmers who are owner-operators with no employees are eligible to apply. More? www.bequadsafe.com.au
SOUTH COAST LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIPS
Leadership Great South Coast is a south-west Victorian leadership development program aimed at emerging leaders. There are two $2500 Geoffrey Gardiner Dairy Foundation scholarships to support dairy people to participate in this program. More? info@leadershipgreatsouthcoast.org.au
BUSINESS FUNDING ON OFFER
The Victorian Government offers funded assistance to help businesses strategically identify, plan and meet goals. It provides 50% of total project cost up, to $7.5K, to develop a business development plan and/or 75% of total project cost, up to $4K, to develop a business strategic review. Ongoing. More? http://www.business.vic.gov.au/support-for-your-business/grants-and-assistance/grow-your-business/business-development-plan-and-strategic-review
POWER TO THE PRODUCERS/PROCESSORS
Small and medium sized businesses can apply for energy assessment funding under the new Sustainability Victoria Business - Boosting Productivity program Energy Assessment Grants for businesses with less than 200 employees, spending more than $20K/year on energy bills. Also on offer are Industry Capability Grants of up to $150K. Deadline September 2018. More? Click here
HELP FOR HAZELWOOD TRANSITION
Support is available for transition industries in the Hazelwood supply chain. Potential funding includes $5K to review an existing business transition plan, $16K to develop a business transition plan, up to $10K for merger advisory services and up to $55K for business transition services. Ongoing. More? http://www.business.vic.gov.au/support-for-your-business/grants-and-assistance/hazelwood-supply-chain-transition-program/business-specialist-hazelwood-supply-chain-transition-program
EID FUNDING DEADLINE EXTENDED
Victorian saleyards have an extended deadline until 31 October 2017 to apply for funding for the installation and testing of electronic EID infrastructure. More? www.agriculture.vic.gov.au/sheepEID
EID ON-FARM AID
Funding is available to help farmers introduce sheep and goat electronic identification. The funding, which covers costs up to 50% of eligible equipment cost, is expected to be fully allocated in the next month. Farmers can also apply for tag subsidies. More? www.agriculture.vic.gov.au/sheepEID
FUTURE STRATEGY FUNDING UP TO $1m
Matching grants of up to $1m are available to undertake Victorian-based projects aligned with the Future Industries Sector Strategies – with food and fibre being one of the favoured areas. Must be lodged by a consortium, which can include co-ops. At least one of the consortium partners must be a Victorian business. Ongoing. More? http://www.business.vic.gov.au/support-for-your-business/future-industries/sectorgrowth
$50K BUSINESS HELP IN VICTORIA
Victoria’s Stronger Regional Communities invests in community-led initiatives and to drive change in regional and rural towns with grants of up to $50,000. Eligible applicants include businesses and for-profit organisations, local councils and not-for-profit community organisations. Ongoing. More? SRCP application guidelines
FOOD SOURCE GRANTS
Food Source grants are a $20m initiative aimed at supporting Victorian agri-food businesses to work together and with value chain partners to grow exports and create new jobs. Deadline 30 June 2019. More? food.source@ecodev.vic.gov.au
RURAL DEVELOPMENT AID IN VICTORIA
Victoria’s Rural Development program stream allows for grants of up to $50,000 for projects such as a feasibility study, a demand study, or a business case to enable prospective applicants to investigate the technical and or economic viability of an infrastructure project. 2:1 funding with in-kind accepted. Ongoing. More?http://www.rdv.vic.gov.au/programs-and-grants/rural-development
EXXONMOBIL FUNDING ON OFFER
Areas of Victoria with links to ExxonMobil are eligible to apply for funding through the ExxonMobil Contributions Program which offers funding for specific community projects, including in the field of environment/conservation. Preference is given to existing successful community partnerships. Eligible areas of operations are: Longford/Sale and Barry Beach (Gippsland), Long Island Point/Hastings (Western Port) and Altona/Yarraville. Ongoing. More? http://www.exxonmobil.com.au
FREE CLASSIFIEDS
Send short (max 50 words) items to boost collaborations, employment or farmgate profitability. NO photos, flyers, commercial events/field days or retail products/services. We reserve the right to edit or refuse items. Send to susan.webster@scu.edu.au
INTERNS ON OFFER: Companies seeking advice on food processing/packaging/design can apply for an intern from the University of Melbourne and the Australian Institute of Packaging. Students from the Master of Food and Packaging Innovation are available for an industry internship in 2018, needing to undertake 120 to 200 hours of work as part of their internship. These hours can be taken over weeks or months. More? info@aipack.com.au
LEASEHOLD: 5ha certified organic pome/stonefruit orchard – approx. 6000 trees – with up to 20ML water, packing shed, cool-room, equipment, business systems, markets and mentoring in central Victoria within collaborative farming arrangement. Would suit someone (or couple) with orchard/substantial farming background and organics experience. Three-year lease with potential to extend. https:www.growgreatfruit.com/expression-of-interest
LEASEHOLD: 150 acre grazing property for lease (1-2 year term) in Lardner area, West Gippsland, Victoria. Electric fencing throughout, subdivided into 16 paddocks with laneways, reticulated water to troughs in all paddocks, yards, loading race, crush under cover. More? 0419311405
FOR SALE: Successful boat hire/holiday letting business with gift shop in upmarket Victorian fishing village. Good summer bookings. Ideal for 1.5 staff. Owner retiring. More? 0405 265 033
FREE GUIDE: Looking to diversify? Have you thought about cut flowers and foliage growing? Visit www.flowersqueensland.sn.au for information or contact Executive Officer Shane Holborn (shane@flowersqueensland.asn.au or 07 3821 3350) for a free digital copy of the Guide for New Growers.
BIG DATA: A short course of only five weeks online with two intensive days at UNE Parramatta is offered in Communicating Big Data – covers most aspects of big data with an emphasis on the farming and ag sector (including opportunities for collaboration and mutuals) More? https://www.une.edu.au/about-une/academic-schools/unebs/short-courses
EMPLOYMENT AVAILABLE: Grazing & Grains BMP co-ordinator for AgForce Queensland, fixed term to 30 November 2018 to work with producers and key stakeholder groups with travel throughout Queensland. Must demonstrate understanding and relevant experience in rural extension and facilitation with current, open car licence. Deadline October 27. More? (07) 3236 3100
Executive officer for West Midlands Group, based in Dandaragan, is a not-for-profit, membership group representing around 125 farming businesses, delivering agribusiness research, information, events and support You will need leadership and management skills; project/program development and management experience; excellent communication skills; and relevant qualifications in agriculture or business. Deadline 24 October. More? Shae Butler 08 9651 4008 or shae.butler@wmgroup.org.au
Weigh station operator with basic computer skills for Herd Improvement Co-operative based in Korumburra, V, for weighing and sub-sampling milk samples. More? careers@hico.com.au
Central co-ordinator for Local Land Services, location negotiable within Blue Mountains and Central West region for on-going, full time employment. You will need tertiary qualifications in a relevant field and/or equivalent level of knowledge and experience, with well-developed project and contract management skills, current drivers licence and willingness to travel and demonstrated knowledge and experience in project delivery of building and construction works, as well as soil conservation. Deadline 29 October. More? Tim Ferraro - 0428 298 582
Biosecurity officers (x 2) for on-going, full time employment one position based in Moree, the other at Narrabri, NSW, to deliver animal and plant health and biosecurity surveillance activities. Package $68,929 - $75,476. Applicants must display a knowledge of legislation and experience in the use of pesticides and ability to be accredited to handle 1080, hold a current drivers licence and be able to acquire firearms licence and be appointed as a stock inspector and authorised control officer. Deadline 5 November. More? Jacquelyn Barker 0427 058 976
Area Managers (x 2) for Local Land Services in Tamworth/north-west and Goulburn/southern tablelands for on-going, full time employment. Location negotiable within regions. You will have tertiary qualifications in a relevant field and/or equivalent experience; with well-developed practical experience in soil conservation and NRM and a current NSW driver licence. Deadline 29 October. More? Tim Ferraro - 0428 298 582 or click here
Agricultural Land Use Planning Officer with DPI Agriculture, Agricultural Land Use Planning for full-time position for nine months at Parramatta or Central Coast NSW. Salary $61,658 to $118,419 + super. You will have knowledge and understanding of resource access and land use planning and degree qualifications in Land Management, Planning, Agriculture or a related field. Deadline 30 October. More? Lilian Parker on 0427 812 508 or click here.
Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer Crop Protection for University of Queensland with, analytical and practical skills required to dealing with plant biology/microbiology and ICM and crop protection. . Located at UQ Gatton campus, the appointee will be responsible for undergraduate and postgraduate course coordination, teaching and program development and will be expected to contribute to the national and international research profile of the School, supervise research students, obtain external grant funding, and undertake professional activities. Salary package $107,807.01 to $152,276.56. More? Crop Protection Position Description.pdf or contact Associate Professor Victor Galea 07 5460 1282 or v.galea@uq.edu.au
Bushland Management Officer at Yarra Ranges Council, V, for permanent full-time position. Salary from $82,599 plus super. You will have NRM qualifications or relevant experience Deadline 27 October. More? Visit Careers.
Project Officer – Water and Waterways, full-time to 30 June 2018 at Mackay. Salary: $61,750 - $71,250 to support the Water and Waterways Team to develop and implement System Repair and Waterways projects. You will have tertiary qualification in NRM, Applied Science, Environmental Science or Environmental Management. More? Chris Dench (07) 4964 6110 or chris.dench@reefcatchments.com
Sustainability co-ordinator for Brimbank City Council, V to manage, monitor and report on strategic environmental frameworks, plans and policies. You will have strong experience in managing teams, in energy efficiency and climate change, integrated water management and waste reduction. Experience in local government is desirable. More? Matt Aquilina 03 9740 4720
Rural Resilience Program Coordinator to lead a team located across NSW, building resilience of farmers to better adapt to changing circumstances and recover from natural disasters. 12 month temporary role commencing mid-December 2017. Salary from $105,409 plus super. Deadline 25 October. More? Click here
Chief Executive Officer for Animal Management in Rural & Remote Indigenous Communities based in Darwin. to improve conditions of companion animals and people in remote Indigenous communities. Full time, with remote and interstate travel required. Deadline 3 November. More? www.amrric.org
Team Member Natural Areas for Fraser Coast Council in Hervey Bay Salary $50,657. You must hold a General Construction Induction Card (White Card) as well as a current Qld Class C Drivers' Licence. Applicants with Certificate III in Conservation and Land Management (Bush Regeneration) will be highly regarded, as will those with strong native plant and weed species ID skills. Deadline 11pm Monday 23 October. More? Brent Whitworth, on (07) 4125 9708.
Post-doctoral research fellow at CSU Wagga Wagga campus to conduct research related to grape berry development with an emphasis on vascular transport mechanisms. Full time, until December 2022. $64,482 to $87,508 plus super. Deadline 7 November. More? Dr Leigh Schmidtke 02 6933 2016 or lschmidtke@csu.edu.au
Natural Reserves Officer for Cardinia Shire Council, Victoria. Requires NRM or similar and experience working with contractors. $78K - $92K plus super and RDO. Deadline 24 October. More? Stephen Mannering 1300 787 624
Farmers sought for Malmsbury youth training centre near Bendigo, V. Qualifications in a relevant field (including teaching) highly desirable. Five weeks paid annual leave, working max. three days in a row 8am to 8pm and generally working every second weekend and public holidays with penalty rates. Deadline Wednesday, 25 October. More? Luke Houston 03 8684 0271.
Industry leadership manager for Sheepmeat Council of Australia (SCA) to deliver projects in leadership capability for the next three years preferably, based in our Canberra office, with some travel. Deadline 9am, Monday, 23 October. More? tracie@carnovalerecruitment.com
Senior animal technical breeding coordinator for University of Queensland Biological Resources to coordinate the daily operations, provide a high quality husbandry care and breeding services working full-time, three years fixed term with package of $86,822.27 - $93,558.47/year. Deadline 22 October 11:55 pm EAST. More? Rona Barugahare 07 3443 7152 or email r.barugahare@uq.edu.au
Veterinary officer for PIRSA full-time, ongoing, based at Mt Gambier/Struan but location negotiable. Salary $77,752–$95,487 for livestock disease preparedness, surveillance and control activities (including chemical residues) and implementation of OJD program. Requires degree in veterinary science registrable with the Veterinary Surgeons Board of SA and current driver's licence. Occasional intrastate and interstate travel Deadline 27 October. More? www.pir.sa.gov.au/pirsa/careers
Horticultural trainees at the three SA botanic gardens (Adelaide, Mt Lofty and Wittunga) with off-the-job training at a registered training organisation for a three year contract to be trained to Certificate III in Horticulture. More? www.jobs.sa.gov.au and search by vacancy number 2017-24017.
Shelter supervisor for RSPCA Darwin. One full time and one part-time role with some weekend work, to coordinate husbandry of all animals at Berrimah shelter, including ensuring the provision of medications, vet visits, foster carers, enrichment, behaviour assessments and all other essential care. Deadline 5pm Friday 3 November. More? Jess on 0438724883 or manager@rspcadarwin.org.au
Gap year opportunity for students finishing their year 12 exams to join a cotton industry-backed program linking them to opportunities on Australian cotton farms. Participants will be supported with training. More? MORE INFORMATION
Community engagement and events officer for NSW Animal Welfare League. Full time based in Kemps Creek with customer service experience, excellent administration skills including MS Office competency and experience with events, marketing, customer relations, and/or online and social media platforms. More? melissawilton@awlnsw.com.au
Ranger for City of Mandurah, WA. Full-time for 12 months, salary $64,423 and $69,341 + 15% loading. Must hold Certificate IV in Local Government (Governance and Administration) (Ranger), or demonstrated substantial progress towards achievement, have experience in animal handling and husbandry ,4WD experience, firearms proficiency training and WA police clearance certificate. Deadline 27 October. More? Linda Emery (08) 9550 3244.
Regional Membership Coordinator for United Dairy Farmers of Victoria based in Warragul, Gippsland. You will have relevant tertiary qualifications and/or relevant industry experience in agriculture and/or dairy and hold a current driver licence. Salary $60,000 - $70,000 plus super for 12 months fixed term. Deadline October 23. More? www.vff.org.au/careers/
Team leader for Regional Services (Western NSW) based at Buronga, 12-month temporary position to lead and coordinate team delivering the new Land Management Framework under the NSW Biodiversity Reform. You will have tertiary qualifications in a discipline relevant to the primary industries portfolio and/or equivalent experience in delivery of frontline services to primary industries, emergency management or the natural resources sector. Deadline 29 October. More? click here to view the role description.
Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder, based in Canberra to communicate the benefits of Commonwealth water to the Basin community and political leaders, and ensuring that local knowledge and experience is incorporated in planning and decision making. You will also manage Australia's obligations under the Ramsar Convention, ensuring that the management of internationally-protected wetlands is consistent with international and national obligations. You will need proven ability to engage and influence, to provide high quality strategic advice and direction, and to quickly grasp complex issues. Your outstanding community and stakeholder relationship skills, collegiate personal style and ability to engender trust and respect, will be complemented by sound judgment, intellectual rigour, tenacity and resilience. Salary $231,894. Deadline 1 November. More? ktinkler@omerapartners.comFarm manager for Hagley Farm and Visitor Centre in northern Tasmania to work collaboratively with the teaching team to support the provision of high-quality agricultural education programs for students visiting the 65-ha mixed cropping/livestock enterprise. More? MORE INFORMATION
Unpaid internships for the 2018 Royal Agricultural Society of NSW for covering/photographing Sydney Royal and Sydney Royal Easter Show competitions. You will need to be available on 21 and 22 March (half days) and 23 March to 3 April. Each intern will have two rostered days off during this 12-day period. This internship is only available for final year students. Deadline Friday 19 January 2018. More? rwhite@rasnsw.com.au
EMPLOYMENT SOUGHT: Recent graduate (Bachelor of Government, International Relations and International Business and Diploma of Languages) seeks paid traineeship/employment. Specialisations: international relations, Asia-Pacific/Australian globalisation, business logistics, international accounting, international relations theory, international trade and competition and international financial management. More? Kate Harmer. M: 0401881817. E: kateharmer16@hotmail.com
VOLUNTEER: Volunteer with some limited horticultural experience seeking work on industrial hemp farm. Willing to relocate and undertake training. More? Alan Fu 0438 042 682
ABOUT US The $14.9m Farming Together program is a nation-wide campaign for primary producers and processors to collaborate and claim marketplace power. Australian Government funding is helping agricultural groups value-add, secure premium pricing, scale-up production, attract capital investment, earn new markets or secure lower input costs. All farmers who register receive one-on-one expert advice to discuss their opportunities and appetite to create a successful collaborative group. This could be either as a structured co-operative, as a collective bargaining entity or as a less-formal collaborative group. Farming Together is delivered by Southern Cross University on behalf of the Australian Government. It comprises a highly experienced senior team drawn from a wide range of commodity groups from across Australia and is backed by an industry advisory group representing experts from WA, NT, Queensland, Victoria, SA and NSW.
