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by Diana Brockett on 2020-11-30T14:59:07+11:00 | 0 Comments

Jobs in agriculture being pursued by young people looking for security after COVID-19

There are more young people pursuing careers in the farming industry. ABC news story - click here

Call for pollination levy as beekeepers turn away from honey production

The Australian Honey Bee Industry Council (AHBIC) is calling for apiarists who take part in pollination services to pay a levy. ABC Agriculture - click here

Animal cruelty - call for an increase in penalties

The increase in people going out and buying a new furry friend has seen the Agriculture Minster pushing for an increase in penalties Agriculture minister - click here

Wine tariff increase

Treasury Wine Estates have had their import taxes increased by 107 to 200pc and will implement measures to minimise the damage. Tariff increases - click here

Books available from the library

Sustainable Food and Agriculture by Clayton Campanhola (Editor); Shivaji Pandey (Editor)

Call Number: 630 SUS

ISBN: 9780128121344

Publication Date: 2018-12-07

Sustainable Food and Agriculture: An Integrated Approach is the first book to look at the imminent threats to sustainable food security through a cross-sectoral lens. As the world faces food supply challenges posed by the declining growth rate of agricultural productivity, accelerated deterioration of quantity and quality of natural resources that underpin agricultural production, climate change, and hunger, poverty and malnutrition, a multi-faced understanding is key to identifying practical solutions. This book gives stakeholders a common vision, concept and methods that are based on proven and widely agreed strategies for continuous improvement in sustainability at different scales. While information on policies and technologies that would enhance productivity and sustainability of individual agricultural sectors is available to some extent, literature is practically devoid of information and experiences for countries and communities considering a comprehensive approach (cross-sectoral policies, strategies and technologies) to SFA. This book is the first effort to fill this gap, providing information on proven options for enhancing productivity, profitability, equity and environmental sustainability of individual sectors and, in addition, how to identify opportunities and actions for exploiting cross-sectoral synergies.

Sustaining Global Food Security by Robert S. Zeigler (Editor)

Call Number: 630 ZEI

ISBN: 9781486308088

Publication Date: 2019-11-06

Population growth alone dictates that global food supplies must increase by over 50% in coming decades. Advances in technology offer an array of opportunities to meet this demand, but history shows that these can be fully realized only within an enabling policy environment. Sustaining Global Food Security makes a compelling case that recent technological breakthroughs can move the planet towards a secure and sustainable food supply only if new policies are designed that allow their full expression. Bob Zeigler has brought together a distinguished set of scientists and policy analysts to produce well-referenced chapters exploring international policies on genetic resources, molecular genetics, genetic engineering, crop breeding and protection, remote sensing, the changing landscape of agricultural policies in the world's largest countries, and trade. Those entering the agricultural sciences and those who aspire to influence public policy during their careers will benefit from the insights of this unique set of experiences and perspectives. Features: Up-to-date assessment of how modern plant and agricultural science, economics and policy may interact to affect global food security Contributors are internationally recognized experts in their fields Includes international case studies on major crop species that will determine sustainable food production in areas where food security challenges remain the most serious (e.g. Africa and Asia) Ideally suited to those who look to apply science or policy to improve global food security over their careers.

Spray Drift Management by Primary Industries Standing Committee

Call Number: 632.94 SPR

ISBN: 064306835X

Publication Date: 2002-10-30

Spray Drift Management focuses on managing the risks associated with pesticide spray application, in particular, spray drift onto non-target areas. Designed to assist chemical users and primary industry sectors to develop spray drift management strategies, this is essential reading for landowners, spray contractors and operators, growers, government agencies and consultants. Spray Drift Management is designed to assist chemical users develop spray drift management strategies that address the specific nature of the pest problem and the climatic and geographic characteristics of the region involved. The comprehensive nature of the supporting information makes it a useful tool for developing education and training programs and is a useful reference for policy makers. The Australian Commonwealth and State/Territory governments created several new Ministerial Councils from the amalgamation and redirection of the work of several existing Councils. These changes saw the winding up of ARMCANZ (and SCARM) and the establishment of a new Council, the Primary Industries Ministerial Council, its primary source of advice will flow from a committee of senior officials, the Primary Industries Standing Committee (PISC).

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