Grants, funding, scholarships and awards to help boost your ag-innovation ... from Farming Together

EXPANDED FREE CO-OP TOOLKIT ONLINE
Farming Together recently launched an expanded toolkit for forming and running a co-op. These no-cost, online DIY resources include complete instructions on how to register your co-op, how to transfer shares and how to compile membership and director registers. The resources range from print-out samples to animated, self-paced learning courses. These were the tools most-requested by the 132 co-ops we are supporting through the Farming Together website (http://co-opbuilder.agworks.com.au).

CHURCHILL SCHOLARSHIPS... LAST CALL
Applications for Churchill Fellowships are open until April 27. More? https://www.churchilltrust.com.au/application-process/how-to-apply/

NATIONAL CANBERRA FORUM: FREE SEATS
Our national forum in the Great Hall of Canberra's Australian National University on June 26 is more than half-booked. We’re expecting a sell-out with speakers such as Mick Keogh, Executive Director of the Australian Farm Institute and ACCC commissioner, John Gladigau explaining Australia’s first farmer-owned mutual and loads of real-life cases drawn from the Farming Together program. The day-long event includes great networking opportunities and all refreshments. Book soon at https://farmingtogether2018forum.eventbrite.com.au

$10K CALL FROM MLA
Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) is offering up to $10K for industry events held between 1 July and 31 December 2018. Deadline 20 April. More? Click here

NUFFIELD CALL OPEN
Primary producers can apply now for the 2019 Nuffield Farming Scholarships which support overseas travel and study to help develop current, emerging and future agricultural leaders. Deadline June 15. More? http://nuffield.com.au/scholarships/

WHO IS THE TOP FLEECE?
The Federation of Australian Wool Organisations Inc. is calling for nominations for the 2018 Australian Wool Industry Medal that recognises men and women who have made an exceptional and sustained contribution to the Australian wool industry. Nominations close May 1. More? www.fawo.org.au

GEN AG FUTURE FUND LAUNCHED
Applications are now open for the Australian Fodder Industry Association's inaugural Gen Ag Future Fund. The fund will make up to $3000 available to 18-30 year olds to assist them with further education or the cost of a specific project that will benefit the Australian fodder and agricultural industries. More? Click here

GRAB YOUR R&D TAX BREAK NOW
Companies seeking to register R&D activities conducted during the year ended 30 June 2017 must lodge their registration applications with AusIndustry by 30 April. More? https://www.business.gov.au/assistance/research-and-development-tax-incentive

SHARE THE GRAIN STORY
GrainGrowers is holding a competition for children between the ages of 5 and 18 living on a grains farm anywhere in Australia – or who has relatives who do – to tell the story about your family’s history on a grains farm, which blends together the past and the future. Prizes include a drone, a goPro and an iPad. Deadline 17 September. More? social@graingrowers.com.au

FREE BEER FOR SURVEY REPLIES
Commonwealth fishers in the Southern and Eastern Scalefish and Shark Fishery (SESSF) are being asked to complete an audit of their fishing gear. The audit will help understand how fishing capacity has changed over time and may even help with the stock assessment process. All SESSF fishers completing a 10-minute valid survey will be offered a BWS voucher (one per vessel!). T AKE THE SURVEY.

PATHWAY FOR FUTURE DAIRY LEADERS
People aged up to 30 involved in the production sector of the industry and are an employee, manager, leasee or owner of a dairy farm business are sought for DairyPATH, an 18-month program from Dairy Australia. Deadline 5pm AEST 23 April. More? Click here

ASIAN AWARDS OPEN
The 2018 NutraIngredients-ASIA Awards are seeking true innovation and cutting edge research in functional foods, supplements and nutrition. The awards will take place on Monday, September 10, 2018 in Singapore. Deadline May 24. More? https://www.nutraingredientsasia-awards.com/

SHEEP HEALTH SURVEY
Sheep producer feedback is needed for animal health monitoring and preparedness study. This online questionnaire takes around 30 minutes and is anonymous. It is being conducted by Charles Sturt University, Australian Bureau of Agricultural Resource Economics and Sciences and CSIRO as part of a Rural Research and Development for Profit project. By submitting a survey response, you will have the opportunity to go into a prize draw to win an iPad or one of 20 of $50.00 retail gift vouchers. Click here to complete the survey, or use the following address in your browser
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/sheep03

FARMER SURVEY REIMBURSEMENT
The free ifarmwell farmer wellbeing website is offering $100 for farmers, or their partners, to complete an evaluation of its self-help modules. The initiative has been developed by the University of South Australia, the Freemasons Foundation Centre for Men’s Health, the University of Adelaide, the National Centre for Farmer Health and Livestock SA. More? https://www.ifarmwell.com.au/about-this-website/for-farmers/

GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY FUNDS
The Australian Geographic Society invites applications for funding for Australian projects in the categories of science, environment, community or adventure. Average project sponsorship is $1500. Deadline April 30. More? http://www.australiangeographic.com.au/society/sponsorship/2013/11/apply-for-sponsorship

AWARDS FOR WOMEN
The Women in Industry Awards recognise and reward the achievements of women in engineering, manufacturing, process control and transport industries. Deadline April 30. More? https://foodmag.com.au/women-industry-awards-2018-nominations-now-open/

MERINO CHALLENGE BURSARIES
Bursaries are available for National Merino Challenge attendees from WA, Queensland and Tasmania to travel to Adelaide on 19 and 20 May for the breeding competition open to students in Year 11 or 12 as well as tertiary students studying full-time at university or TAFE. Deadline 1 June. More? FIND OUT MORE

DRONE TECHNOLOGY FOR STUDENTS
This year's Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries’ (DAF) Hermitage Schools Plant Science Competition will give students the chance to investigate and explore the use of drones, robotics and new technologies in agriculture. Deadline 29 June. More? FIND OUT MORE

PORK EXPO BURSARIES
Australian Pork Limited is offering five scholarships for teachers to attend the 2018 Pan Pacific Pork Expo at the Gold Coast on 30 and 31 May 2018. Each scholarship covers travel and accommodation costs as well as entry to the Expo. Deadline 20 April. More? ashley.norval@australianpork.com.au

STUDENT ESSAY COMPETITION
A 1000-word AgriEducate essay competition on the topic of topic of food security is open for high school and university agriculture students. Each category has a $500 first prize, $150 second prize and a $50 third prize. Entries close 31 May. More? http://www.careerharvest.com.au/news/enter-the-agrieducate-essay-competition/

FUNDING FOR CHINA LINKAGES
Agriculture is a priority in the Australia-China Agricultural Cooperation Agreement Program. Funding is offered to assist with international airfares, Australian domestic fares, small daily allowances or conference fees. More? http://www.agriculture.gov.au/market-access-trade/acaca

BIO-SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP
Australian Academy of Science is offering The Max Day Environmental Science Fellowship Award, providing up to $20K annually for an early career researcher studying biological science. Deadline 1 June. More? https://www.science.org.au/opportunities/research-funding/max-day-environmental-science-fellowship-award

GO ON ... GET SOME HELP
Fences past it? Tracks looking sad? The Buy a Bale/Farm Rescue crew are inviting landowners to request volunteer help for work around the farm. The work schedule for 2018 is: April 15-20 Kyabram (VIC); May 20-25 Pilliga (NSW); June 10-15 Bourke (NSW); July 15-20 Barcaldine (QLD); August 19-24 Taroom (QLD); September 16-21 Westmar (QLD); October 14-20 (SA). Book your job requests online. More? http://www.farmrescue.com.au/

$12.5K FOR SOLAR GROUPS
Specified regional areas are eligible for up to $12.5K in grants to support community solar-power groups. Deadline May 31. More? www.business.gov.au/solar-communities

EMERGENCY VOLUNTEERS SCHOLARSHIPS
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? https://aidr.org.au/programs/scholarships-for-volunteers.

FREE MARKET RESEARCH FOR VEGETABLE GROWERS
Understand consumer buying preferences on a range of hort products from the innovative Harvest to Home website backed by Hort Innovation using national Nielsen sales data. More? https://www.harvesttohome.net.au/

GET ON THE GLOBAL GRID

Make use of a free directory with global reach for your producer group. Food Innovation Australia Ltd has worked with CSIRO's Data61 and other collaborators to create an easy-to-use searchable map of Australia that will help you connect with other stakeholders from across the entire industry value chain. https://fial.com.au/australian-food-agribusiness-directory

ARE YOU CO-OP CURIOUS?
Want to know what’s what about a co-op? You can now take a Farming Together online course - an Australian-first that will help your group understand collaborative business structures. It includes information on governance, financing and member engagement. The course comprises six, 10-minute video lessons with quizzes. While it is designed for agricultural groups, it is relevant for other potential co-ops - such as housing or energy co-ops - anywhere in Australia. Complete the entire course and pass the tests and you receive certification from Farming Together.
At www.farmingtogether.com.au>Learn>Online, you'll find two versions: a simpler ‘how-to’ course preview and the full certification course. Both are currently at no cost. The video lessons are self-paced, you can begin and stop them at any time and each lesson provides access to support resources.

FOOD SAFETY TRAINING SCHOLARSHIPS
The Duane Leadbetter Award, backed by AUS-MEAT, supports two people aspiring to be a Food Safety Auditor, one from the Meat Processing Industry and one from the Horticulture Industry. The award gives funding of up to $5000 to complete a Lead Auditor Food Safety Training course. Deadline 31 July 2018. More? https://www.ausmeat.com.au/about-us/duane-leadbetter-award/

POTTER FOUNDATION FUNDING
Applications for the community wellbeing, education, environment/conservation and science rounds of funding from the Ian Potter Foundation open 26 March 2018 and close 20 April. More? http://www.ianpotter.org.au/how-to-apply-for-a-grant

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

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.

SEARING QUESTIONS ABOUT MEAT

How useful is meat quality information? Research by the University of New England is seeking input from red meat producers and processors from all over Australia. There are around 40 short multiple-choice questions which are answered anonymously on-line and the survey will take about 15 minutes. It is a vital step in future planning for competitive supply chain design and management in the Australian red meat industry. The questionnaire can be accessed at this link, which also provides further information. More? redmeatinformation@une.edu.au

GLOBAL FUNDS FOR AG INNOVATIONS
Funding ranging from $50K to $15m for the development, rigorous testing, and scaling of innovations that improve the lives of the world’s poorest people. Ag-projects especially for smallholders, are favoured. More? https://globalinnovation.fund/our-investments/

OPPORTUNITIES TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
The Crawford Fund offers opportunities through its conference scholar program, through volunteering for projects overseas, and through work with researchers in agriculture. More?
https://www.crawfordfund.org/awards/the-2018-crawford-fund-student-awards/

WINE EXPORT GRANTS
The Wine Export Grants program, offering $1m across small and medium wine businesses involving grants of up to $25,000 to reimburse half of export promotion expenses incurred after 1 January 2018 to the US, China, Macau and Hong Kong. Deadline 1 May. More? enquiries@wineaustralia.com

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

INSURANCE REBATES
Rebates of up to $2.5K are available for 50% of advice/assessment costs to help farmers prepare and apply for a new insurance policy helping to management of drought and other production and market risks. NB: Receipt of funding from this program might mean you will be ineligible for support from other government program and funding might also have taxation implications. Seek independent taxation and financial advice from a qualified professional. Deadline 15 May 2019. More? Managing Farm Risk Programme, Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, GPO Box 858, Canberra, ACT 2601

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/

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

FOOD PACKAGING INPUTS AID
Duty-free tariff concessions are available for some imported goods used in food packaging. Ongoing. More? https://www.business.gov.au/assistance/certain-inputs-to-manufacture

HELP TO DEVELOP SUPPLY PLAN
Use Ausindustry to develop your supplier improvement plan and be eligible to apply for $20K funding. More? https://www.business.gov.au/assistance/supplier-improvement-plan

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.

AG ENTREPRENEURS SOUGHT
Ausindustry’s Entrepreneurs' Program offers experienced specialist business advisers at no cost for food and agribusinesses that have been in operation for at least three years and have a turnover of $1.5 m/year. More? HERE.

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

ENERGY FUNDING IN THE ARENA
Arena offers funding for renewable energy projects to bridge the gap between bright ideas and commercialisation. Ongoing. More? https://arena.gov.au/funding/programs/

AG-PRENEURS GET HELPING HAND
Agribusinesses have been swift to take up the opportunities of the Australian Government's Entrepreneurs Program which offers support through: Accelerating Commercialisation; Business Management; Innovation Connections and Incubator Support. More? Visit Entrepreneurs’ Programme

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

$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

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

LANDCARE LOTTERY
Landcare Australia has launched a charity lottery with $1 million worth of prizes and 60% of ticket sales going directly to Landcare Australia. Tickets cost $25, and can be purchased at https://playforpurpose.com.au/landcare

CAPACITY-BUILDING FOR REMOTE TEENS
Remote schools are invited to apply for a Project Empower workshop that provides inspiring, free leadership training to regional/remote young women. More? http://countrytocanberra.com.au/projectempower/

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

$25K FOR EXPORT EXPERTS
Incubators helping Australian start-ups to win international markets are eligible for up to $25K matching funding for an Expert-in-Residence for up to 12 months under the Australian Government's Incubator Support Initiative. More? https://www.business.gov.au/news/help-start-ups-succeed-internationally

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 helps establish 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

ENTREPRENEURS SOUGHT
The Australian Government’s Entrepreneurs’ Infrastructure Programme aims to boost business competitiveness and productivity through: Research Connections, Accelerating Commercialisation, Business Evaluations, Supply Chain Facilitation, Business Growth Services, and Business Growth Grants. Ongoing. More? Visit the website

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.

TASMANIA
FRUIT FLY ASSISTANCE
Assistance is being offered to growers facing the threat of fruit fly. Deadline 29 June. More? http://dpipwe.tas.gov.au/biosecurity-tasmania/plant-biosecurity/pests-and-diseases/fruit-fly/assistance-package

LOW-INTEREST LOANS TO $1.5m
The agri-growth low-interest loan scheme offers amounts ranging from $100K to $1.5m to Tasmanian farms and agri-businesses. Deadline 30 September 2018. More? https://www.business.gov.au/assistance/agrigrowth-loan-scheme-tas

SMALL DAIRY PROJECTS GRANT
DairyTas provides funds for small projects for up to $10K. Ongoing. More? Click here.

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

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
PARTNER UP FOR FUNDS
Funding up to $50K for SA manufacturers to develop a partnership with a research service provider to develop a new manufacturing product or process. Ongoing. https://www.business.gov.au/assistance/innovation-voucher-program

COMMERCIALISATION FUNDING ON OFFER
The new SA Early Commercialisation Fund offers up to $500K to commercialise new products and services. It is 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. 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.

UP TO $300K for WA PROJECTS
WA’s Royalties for Regions initiative offer two types of grants. Funding ranging from $20,001 to $300,000 is available under the Regional Grants Scheme while up to $20,000 is available under the Community Chest Fund. Ongoing, but subject to regional deadlines. More? http://www.drd.wa.gov.au/projects/Economic-Development/Pages/Regional-Grants-Scheme-and-Community-Chest-Fund.aspx

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

COMPOST GRANTS ON OFFER
The Organics Infrastructure Fund under the NSW EPA’s Waste Less, Recycle More is offering grants of up to $300K for projects that develop new, or expand existing, markets for compost More? Jannie Higginson email organics.recycling@epa.nsw.gov.au

FUNDS FOR WOMEN
Women in regional NSW will be prioritised for funding under the Investing in Women program. A total $400K is available in seven focus areas: Economic opportunity and advancement, equitable workplaces, women in small business, women in STEM careers, women in male-dominated trades, women in leadership and leadership pathways for young women. Deadline 11:59PM, April 22. More? https://www.women.nsw.gov.au/women_and_work/investing_in_women_funding_program

RIVERINA POP-UP GRANTS
Riverina Regional Landcare Facilitator Pop-up Grants offer up to $10K to undertake works encouraging the involvement of community groups. Deadline 30 April. More? http://mli.org.au/node/360

HAZARD PREPAREDNESS HELP
NSW’s Community Resilience Innovation Program (CRIP) supports community-led projects designed to increase all hazard disaster preparedness and build community capacity and resilience based on collaboration and partnerships. Deadline 26 March. More? crip@mpes.nsw.gov.au

VET SCHOLARSHIPS ON OFFER
RASF Vocational Education & Training (VET) scholarships offer up to $6K for full-time study or up to $3K for part-time study for students at registered training organisations including TAFE and local colleges who display a commitment for a career in rural and regional NSW. More? http://www.rasnsw.com.au/foundation/scholarships-and-grants/ras-foundation-vet-scholarships/

HELP FOR REGIONAL CONFERENCES
NSW Regional Conferencing Development Grants Pilot Program offers up to $100K matching funding to 30 June to create a new event or attracting an existing event. More? https://www.meetinnsw.com.au/?ct=t(November_24_Newsletter_resend)&mc_cid=d8b25c96e4&mc_eid=a9f95533f

NSW FARMER UPSKILL AID
NSW farmers can take subsidised pre-approved courses through the State Government’s $45m Farm Business Skills Professional Development Program. Or farmers can apply for other professional development activities and claim reimbursement of up to 50% (GST-exclusive) up to $5000/farmer or $9000/farm business. More? www.raa.nsw.gov.au/assistance/professional-development-program

RIVERINA GRANTS
The 2017/18 Riverina Regional Landcare Facilitator Pop-up Grants Program supports Landcare and community groups in the Riverina Local Land Services area with grants of between $2K and $10K (GST exclusive). Deadline 30 April. More? http://mli.org.au/node/3603

NSW REGIONAL GRANTS
Liquor & Gaming NSW offers grants to communities across regional NSW. More? https://fundinglgnsw.fluidreview.com/

$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

AID FOR NSW FARMER UPSKILL
NSW farmers can take subsidised pre-approved courses through the State Government’s $45m Farm Business Skills Professional Development Program. Or farmers can apply for other professional development activities. Participants can claim reimbursement of up to 50% (GST-exclusive) up to $5000/farmer or $9000/farm business. Ongoing. More? http://www.raa.nsw.gov.au/assistance/professional-development-program

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. Deadline 30 April. 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

QUEENSLAND

HELP FOR FOOD START-UPS
Brisbane is seeking food start-ups to participate in new accelerator programs through the eight-week Future Food Brisbane program. More? http://www.futurefoodbrisbane.com.au

ARTESIAN BASIN WORKS SUBSIDY
A subsidy of up to 90% is now available for infrastructure projects that improve groundwater resources in the Queensland Great Artesian Basin catchment. Deadline 29 March. More? https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/1379254/igabiip-guidelines.pdf

$4K FOR REEF-PROTECTION PROJECTS
Funding of between $500 and $4K is offered under the Reef Community Guardians Program for projects contributing to caring for the reef. Deadline 1 May. More? http://elibrary.gbrmpa.gov.au/jspui/handle/11017/3260

$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

LET BYGONES BEEF BYGONES
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

FARM SUCCESSION PLANNING REBATE
Up to $2500 rebate (up to half of total cost) offered for Queensland farming families to undertake farm succession planning. Deadline 30 June 2019. More? https://www.business.gov.au/assistance/farm-management-grants-qld

$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 offering mentoring, 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.

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.

SHOW SOCIETIES GRANT
Funding totalling $2m is offered to Queensland show societies for upgrading infrastructure and associated costs with running annual agricultural shows. Deadline 30 June 2018. More? lgfundingunit@dilgp.qld.gov.au

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

VICTORIA
ANIMAL WELFARE PROJECTS SOUGHT
Applications are sought for projects and activities that enhance animal health, welfare and biosecurity in the Victorian cattle, sheep and goat industries. Deadline 23 March. More? http://agriculture.vic.gov.au/agriculture/livestock/cattle-compensation-fund

YOUNG FARMER SCHOLARSHIPS
Applications are sought for the Upskill and Invest Young Farmers Scholarship, offering up to $10K for farmers and farm workers aged 35 years or under for professional development and career progression. Deadline 24 April. More? www.vic.gov.au/youngfarmers

FRUIT FLY ASSISTANCE ON OFFER
The Victorian Government is providing funding up to $800,000 (excluding GST) for fruit fly management. More? fruitflygrants@ecodev.vic.gov.au

$20m FOR AGRIFOOD PROJECTS
New funding programs include the Regional Jobs and Infrastructure Fund (RJIF) and Food Source Victoria (FSV) grants, a $20m initiative aimed at supporting agri-food businesses. Deadline June 30, 2018. More? Graham Scott 5116 7300 or graham.scott@rdv.vic.gov.au

GRANTS FOR HORT
Grants of to $50K for applied R&D projects that contribute to a more productive and profitable Victorian horticulture sector. Deadline 30 June 2018. More? http://agriculture.vic.gov.au/agriculture/horticulture/horticulture-innovation-fund

ANDREWS FOUNDATION FUNDS
Funding of up to $10K is available for environmental projects, and up to $5K for small community groups through the Andrews Foundation. Deadline: end of the first week of March, June and November. More? http://www.andrewsfoundation.org.au/apply/eligibility.htm

FIRST-IN FUNDING FOR MID IRRIGATION
Macalister Irrigation District (MID) irrigators can apply for funding for on-farm irrigation upgrades. Applications will be accepted and assessed on a monthly basis until all funds are allocated. Funding is available for on-ground works including converting to spray irrigation, constructing a reuse system or upgrading to best practice surface irrigation, including automated irrigation. More? (03) 5147 0800.

UP TO $200K IN SUSTAINABILTY GRANTS
Grants of up to $200K and low interest loans are offered for investment-ready social enterprises to expand operations with a focus on projects that create new jobs & training opportunities, respond to climate change, avoid and recover waste and improve resource efficiency. Ongoing. More? http://www.sustainability.vic.gov.au/services-and-advice/funding/social-impact-investment-for-sustainability-program

$2.5K WORKSHOP SLOTS ON OFFER
The National Centre for Farmer Health is looking for 24 rural Victorian women to participate in a free three-day digital storytelling workshop in Hamilton (valued at over $2500 per person). More? http://www.farmerhealth.org.au/event/digital-workshop-inside-farm-gate-rural-womens-stories-thriving-surviving

UP TO $250K FOR VIC-ISRAELI VISITS
Food and fibre is a priority area for the Victoria-Israeli Science Innovation and Technology Scheme Visit program. Ongoing. More? http://www.business.vic.gov.au/support-for-your-business/grants-and-assistance/the-victoria-israel-science-innovation-and-technology-scheme-visits

UP TO $400K FOR WORKING WITH GOVERNMENT
Between $50K and $400K is offered for organisations working with or within the Victorian public sector on innovative new approaches to service delivery. Ongoing. More? https://www.vic.gov.au/publicsectorinnovation/public-sector-innovation-fund.html

SKILL UP GRANTS FOR MANUFACTURING
Up to $500K to help Victorian businesses introduce new manufacturing technologies and processes that generate new jobs and growth. More? http://www.business.vic.gov.au/support-for-your-business/future-industries/future-industries-manufacturing-program

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

$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 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

$10m FOR NEW GIPPSLAND BUSINESSES
The Latrobe Valley Economic Facilitation Fund of up to $10m is offered to support business growth and new job creation as the Gippsland region shifts out of coal production. More? http://www.rdv.vic.gov.au/programs-and-grants/latrobe-valley-economic-facilitation-fund/guidelines

FOOD/FIBRE PROCESSING ASSISTANCE
The Future Industries Manufacturing Program offers funding of up to $500,000 to companies to implement new manufacturing technologies and processes in their Victorian operations. Ongoing. More? http://www.business.vic.gov.au/support-for-your-business/future-industries/future-industries-manufacturing-program

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

VICTORIAN REGIONAL JOBS FUND
Victoria’s Regional Jobs Fund aims capitalise on the potential of emerging industry sectors through the following four public grant program streams: Investment Attraction,Innovation and Productivity, Employment Precincts and Market Access. Eligible applicants include businesses and for-profit organisations, local councils and not-for-profit community organisations. Ongoing. More? RJF program application guidelines

FUTURE MANUFACTURING PROGRAM
The Future Industries Manufacturing Program is a Victorian Government initiative offering grants of up to $500,000. Victorian businesses implementing new manufacturing technologies and processes that generate new jobs and provide a critical foundation for growth are eligible for the funding. There's a 3:1 funding requirement More?. http://www.business.vic.gov.au/support-for-your-business/future-industries/future-industries-manufacturing-program

BOOST YOUR BUSINESS VOUCHERS
Boost your business voucher program seeks to build the capabilities of Victorian SMEs (20 – 200 staff or turnover $1.5m+ except social enterprises) in Market Engagement, Innovation and Business Capability. More?
http://www.business.vic.gov.au/support-for-your-business/grants-and-assistance/Boost-Your-Business

RURAL DEVELOPMENT AID
Victoria’s Rural Development program stream provides grants of up to $50K for projects such as a feasibility study, a demand study, or a business case to enable applicants to investigate the technical and or economic viability of an infrastructure project. 2:1 funding with in-kind accepted. More? www.rdv.vic.gov.au/programs-and-grants/rural-development

STRONGER REGIONAL COMMUNITIES
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. More? http://www.rdv.vic.gov.au/regional-jobs-and-infrastructure-fund/stronger-regional-communities/srcp-guidelines

FAUNA/FLORA ASSITANCE
The Ross Trust and Norman Wettenhall Foundation offer grants of up to $10,000 for Victorian projects that protect and preserve Australian flora and fauna. More? http://rosstrust.org.au/grants/programs/norman-wettenhall-foundation/

GRANTS FOR CLIMATE CHANGE
Applications are now open for the Victorian Government’s $3.8m Climate Change Innovation Grants, providing between $50,000 and $300,000 to help local communities work to reduce emissions, adapt to climate change and grow the industries and businesses that will position Victoria for a low carbon future. More? https://www.climatechange.vic.gov.au/virtual-centre-for-climate-change-innovation/virtual-centre-for-climate-change-innovation

HELP FOR HEALTHY WATERWAYS
Melbourne Water Healthy Waterways Community Grants program is open for applications. Support grants of $1000 and Project Grants of $20,000 are offered. More? Melbourne Water 131 722 or river.health@melbournewater.com.au

FOOD INNOVATION VOUCHERS
Victoria’s Food Innovation Voucher Stream links industry with innovation services and capabilities, including the government's key food and fibre research centres and relevant CSIRO, university and industry facilities. Two types of vouchers are available: up to $10K for early stage feasibility and testing and up to $50K for process innovation, product development and R&D. Applications open 29 January. More? http://agriculture.vic.gov.au/agriculture/food-and-fibre-industries/food-innovation-voucher-stream

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

FOR SALE: Very successful boat hire/holiday letting business with gift shop in upmarket Victorian fishing village. Good forward bookings. Ideal opportunity for semi-retirement. Bargain price (<$250,000) as owner fully retiring. More? 0405 265 033

FREE GUIDE: Looking to diversify? Have you thought about cut flowers and foliage growing? Visit www.flowersqueensland.asn.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

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EMPLOYMENT AVAILABLE:
Director of Postgraduate Studies and CSA at Marcus Oldham College, Victoria to grow the postgraduate agribusiness programs delivered to external students around Australia. This position will also be responsible for the development of the Centre for the Study of Agribusiness which is located at the College. The Centre is the focus and interface for the Institution’s community engagement activities. Deadline 30 April More?   Position Description - Director of Postgraduate Studies and CSA 2018

Foundation officer for Marcus Oldham College, Victoria to organise events, implement and review fundraising initiatives, assist donor recruitment and coordinate graduate communications. You will have a formal qualification in event management, fundraising or PR. More? Position Description - Foundation Officer 2018

Research & Extension Officer with cropping focus for FarmLink, based at Temora, a not-for-profit group of growers, advisers and researchers. To design and deliver research, extension and communication activities. You will have ag science or similar qualifications (or relevant experience). More? Sharon Moloney 1300 380 701

Industry Development Officer (two positions) for cropping grower group in FNQ to share industry information and organise grower workshops and training sessions plus data collection and undertaking on farm quality testing and crop monitoring. You will have a Bachelor of Agricultural Science or similar and flexibility and ability to work remotely as well as ability to travel extensively in your area, occasionally travel to Brisbane for meetings. More? Olesja Laming on 0421 761 911 or olesja@greenfieldhrs.com.au

Senior NRM officer for temporary full time role in Moree, NSW. Salary Package from $81,369 plus super to undertakes a wide range of natural resource management activities. The role is responsible for providing a range of advisory, reporting and management services to support the operation of Lands. You will have a tertiary qualifications in Environmental Sciences or equivalent level of industry knowledge and experience and a • Current Drivers licence and willingness to travel. Deadline 22 April. More? Click here

CEO for Mackillop Farm Management Group in the high and medium-rainfall zones of south east SA delivering agricultural demonstration sites and communication activities. You will have great governance/financial management, leadership and communication skills and are passionate about regional and industry development. More? louise@focusfacilitation.com.au

Communications Officer for Sugar Research Australia. Brisbane-based and responsible for event coordination and administration, email marketing/communication systems, webinars, corporate communication and project communication. Some domestic travel (mostly within Queensland and northern NSW) required. You will be an early-career communicator with an understanding of the important role of an efficient and detailed client relationship management system. You will also be experienced in events and promotional activity, as well as providing communications support. More? https://sugarresearch.com.au/

Research/extension officer for Birchip Cropping Group, northern Victoria to conduct trial work. You will have tertiary qualifications in agricultural science or related discipline, excellent written and verbal communication skills and a valid driver's licence. Experience with replicated trials and sound agronomic knowledge of broadacre agriculture desirable. More? Kelly Angel on 0354922787.

Collaborative Member Services Specialist for the Northern Co-operative Meat Company (NCMC) based at Casino in northern NSW to support farmers as a primary point of contact. You will have demonstrated agri-business experience. Experience in a customer/member service role relating to livestock production, farm operations, will be highly advantageous. Deadline 5pm April 16. More? hr@cassino.com.au

Operations Officer - Nature Conservation for WA Department of Biodiversity Conservation and Attractions. At Kununurra, WA for 12 months fixed-term, Full-time (possible extension or permanency). Salary \$68,896 - $74,717 p.a. plus 9.5% super to assist with the control of high priority weeds and feral animals. Deadline 30 April noon WST (2pm AEST). More? David Chemello on (08) 9168 4200 or 0401 206 899.

Senior Land Services Officer - Regional Weeds/ WHS Coordinator for full time contract to 30 June 2019 within the NSW western region (Bourke, Cobar, Hillston, Balranald, Buronga, Wentworth or Broken Hill). Salary range - $92,470 - $102,359 + super and leave loading to support plant biosecurity programs and regional weed activities and co-ordinate WHS. You will have experience in invasive species management; committee governance and coordination; project and contract management and a driver’s licence. Deadline 13 May. More? click here

Turtle conservator for 12 months full-time position at Caloundra. Salary $75-$78k pa (plus benefits) to develop and coordinate conservation program with volunteers.You will tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and demonstrated equivalent experience in managing wildlife-related issues as well as a current First Aid Certificate. Deadline 16 April. More? Visit Sunshine Coast Council

Coast and environment officer at Coffs Harbour. Starting salary range of $80k to $88k. Responsible for the development and implementation of customer connected and driven services, processes and systems. You will have a degree in applied or environmental science, ecology, biodiversity management, natural resource planning, coastal management, or equivalent with relevant previous experience, typically around five years. A demonstrated knowledge and experience in interpreting and applying current NSW environmental, coastal, planning and local government legislation desirable. Deadline 29 April. More? Sally Whitelaw 02 6648 4673.

Conservation employee, permanent full-time at Narrogin, WA. Salary $46,235 - $54,107 plus 9.5% super to participate in activities relating to conservation. Deadline, noon (WST) 19 April. More? More? Chris Stewart on (08) 9881 9200.

Senior Manager Grower Extension and Communication for the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) at Wagga Wagga. You will have a degree in Agricultural Science, communications or segment marketing or equivalent and strong networks within the Riverina plus experience in communication and agricultural extension of 8+ years and an understanding of the Australian grains industry. More? https://grdc.com.au/about/what-we-do/careers

Victorian Development Officer for the Stock Feed Manufacturers’ Council of Australia. Part-time (one day/week with possibility of additional three days/week), flexible location, to manage all aspects of State committee executive/member meetings and operations. You will have a minimum of five years’ experience within the stockfeed industry at senior level. More? Brett Price 02 9223 9944.

Development Horticulturist with Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries at Nambour. Full time until 30/06/2019. Salary $78,747 to $86,000/year + super. To review and validate current N budgeting tools and information applicable to horticulture. You will have a degree in Horticulture, Rural Science, Environmental Science or equivalent in a field relevant to the position and a current C class driver’s licence. Deadline 19 April. More? www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au. Job Ad Reference: QLD/272414/18.

Project Officer - Wildlife Biodiversity for contract until end of June, likely extensions, based at Hurstville. Working for the NSW State Government in a small team developing and implementing reforms to wildlife licences and codes of practice. Salary $49.16/hr + super. More? Poppy (02) 9641 2461

Casual farm workers/seasonal workers for Sugar Research Australia research stations in Mackay, Bundaberg, Woodford, near Cairns and Tully doing physically challenging activities, at times, in hot and humid environments. You will have the right to work in Australia; have sound English skills; be physically fit and able to lift up to 20kgs; and hold a current drivers licence. More? https://sugarresearch.com.au/

Farming supervisor for full-time live-in at Brindley Park Property Group near Roma, a 25,000-head feedlot and feedmill, leading a team of four farm hands. You will have experience being a hands-on supervisor, flexibility to work weekends and chemical accreditation certificate. Private house accommodation and above-award wages. More? www.accbeef.net.au

Farm technician for Sugar Research Australia’s Ingham station for three year fixed term contract. You will have at least five years’ experience in operation of harvesters (sugar cane preferred) and other farm machinery including tractors and haul out and experience in conducting farm operations including spraying, fertilising, cultivation and irrigation. More https://sugarresearch.com.au/sra-information/current-vacancies/

Farm manager for Sugar Research Australia’s Meringa station, to be responsible for leading and managing all farm operational activities. You must have minimum five years’ experience in the cropping industry; experience of agricultural research; hands-on farm experience and knowledge of seasonal crop systems in Queensland as well as current MR and C class drivers licence. More? 07 3175 0680

Project extension agronomist with a strong focus on water quality improvement for three-year contract based in Proserpine to develop and support grower groups to encourage peer-to-peer learning and set up demonstrations examining run off water quality. You will have a tertiary qualification in agriculture or a related discipline and minimum two years' experience in a complex agricultural industry. More? www.evolvescientific.com.au

Veterinary projects co-ordinator for the Australian Veterinary Association. You will be a qualified veterinarian with experience in coordinating projects and/or working in administrative roles as well as relevant and up to date knowledge of veterinary science, animal health and welfare and excellent communication skills. More? hr@ava.com.au.

Queensland station positions: Feedlot stock hands, pen riders, station hands, leading hands, head stockperson, station cook/gardener, boreman/water maintenance , loader driver /handyman and mechanic. Some positions start ASAP and some in 2018 across breeding, backgrounding, broadacre farming, feedmill and feedlot operations at Mt Isa, Julia Creek, Mackay, Roma, Augathella and Cecil Plains. More agrihr@accbeef.net.au

Regional RSPCA Inspector. Full time position servicing the Cairns region to promote and enforce compliance with laws regulating animal care and protection. You will have investigative experience; and good animal handling, health care and welfare experience and a valid current Open Qld Drivers' Licence; Salary from $57,606.47 (+ Super). Vehicle, iPad, iPhone and Laptop included. More? www.rspcaqld.org.au/who-we-are/careers

Manager Agronomy, Soils & Farming Systems - GRDC for Full-time position in Northern Region based out of Toowoomba. You will have demonstrated minimum five years’ sound knowledge of related industry experience in a particular R&D field and a degree in Business, Agricultural Science or equivalent. Demonstrated experience in project negotiation, facilitation and management in a relevant industry and a valid Australian drivers licence. More? www.rimfireresources.com.au/grdc

WWF Coral Reef High Impact Initiative Manager for full-time for three-year contract at Brisbane office (other locations considered) to undertake strategic development and day-to-day implementation of the Coral Reef High Impact Initiative including managing engagement with partners, donors and internal stakeholders. You will have an advanced degree in environment science, public affairs, or a related field or equivalent work experience. More? http://wwf.panda.org/who_we_are/jobs_wwf/

Industry Development Manager for Avocados Australia to focus on improving avocado productivity and quality. More? Jayne Weedon admin@avocado.org.au

Program Manager, Research & Innovation based at AgriFutures (previously known as RIRDC) at Charles Sturt University in Wagga Wagga with responsibility for initiating, developing and managing programs, securing significant cash and in-kind co-investment from industry and government stakeholders and pursuing new funding opportunities. You will have demonstrated knowledge of and experience in rural R&D, strong skills in program design, planning, monitoring and evaluation including budgeting and financial management. Tertiary qualifications in agricultural science, agricultural economics, agribusiness or similar with post-graduate study highly regarded. More? www.rimfireresources.com.au

Conservation Planning Officer for NSW government, temporary position with opportunity to go permanent at Dubbo to identify and resolve complex issues related to threatened species and interpret regulations, policies and guidelines. You will have experience in environmental planning, specifically the framework for biodiversity assessment, knowledge of flora and fauna survey techniques and a valid driver’s licence. More? www.ranstad.com.au

Ranger in charge at Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park to work alongside traditional owners, plan and implement operations and provide leadership for compliance, incident and emergency response management. You will assist with firefighting and providing tours and information. Salary $71,151- $78,052. More? Anja Toms 08 8956 1133

Conservation Planning Officer for NSW government department at Dubbo. ASAP Start for three-month initial contract. Salary $48.64 per hour + super to assist with the review of strategic environmental planning matters and development of assessment proposals, including desktop assessments of reports and databases. You will have tertiary qualifications (planning, environmental conservation, etc.) and current driver’s licence. More? 02 8705 8500

RSPCA Inspector, for initial 12-month contract, part-time Broome-based role helping preventing animal cruelty through public education programs, investigating public reports and prosecuting offenders. You will have experience in a regulatory, law enforcement or compliance discipline, be fit and be a practiced and objective investigator, with exceptional record keeping, communication and animal handling skills. More? humanresources@rspcawa.asn.au

Mixed farming project officer for a grower driven organisation operating in the Shires of Dandaragan, Coorow, Gingin and Moora to co-ordinate research, development & extension activities relating to mixed farming within the West Midlands Group region to carry out a range of activities. You will have a degree in animal science, agricultural science or agribusiness, an understanding of WA farming systems and a current Australian drivers Licence. Experience in trial design and implementation desirable. More? http://www.wmgroup.org.au/

Senior Extension Agronomist, Department of Primary Industry and Resources, ongoing position in Katherine, Remuneration package $111,426 - $124,593. You will have proven knowledge and experience of all aspects of pastoral, crop production and mixed farming systems. Deadline April 2. More? Ian Biggs 08 8973 9711

Senior veterinarian to lead clinical team at RSPCA hospitals at Rutherford (Hunter) and Tighes Hill (Newcastle). You will have a degree in Veterinary Science, registered in NSW and a minimum five years in veterinary practice with experience in a senior role, previous welfare experience advantageous. More? Dr Tonya Stokes tstokes@spcansw.org.au

Manager, national Variety trials program for GRDC Perth. Responsible for assessing and managing trial protocols, auditing field data and data publication frameworks, and takes responsibility for local extension and communication activities of NVT results. You will have demonstrated minimum 5+ years of related industry experience in a relevant field (i.e. crop research, plant breeding or agronomy) and a degree in business, agricultural science or equivalent and valid Australian drivers licence. More? www.rimfireresources.com.au

Work experience: Young Australians seeking international agri-experience are invited to apply for placements on French farms. More? (Click on British flag to get the English version) www.odyssee-agri.com

EMPLOYMENT SOUGHT

UofA STUDENTS: University of Adelaide’s Waite Campus School of Agriculture, Food and Wine has Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences students seeking work experience in short-term non-paid or paid casual employment or longer-term cadetships or scholarships. More? Monica Trengove monica.trengove@adelaide.edu.au or 0417 803 386

GLOBAL GRADUATE: 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.

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