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FCA welcomes new Developer Rating Scheme from the Federal Government FCA welcomes software tool that will inform landowners of their renewable energy hosting potential; giving farmers more info when dealing with clean energy companies FCA called for Dyer Engagement Review recommendations to be adopted in February 2024 Farmers for Climate Action (FCA), representing more than … Continued
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The Australian Workers’ Union has commended the Albanese Government’s legislative amendment to the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act. AWU National Secretary Paul Farrow said the legislation finally ended unnecessary uncertainty around fish farming operations in Macquarie Harbour and provided clarity for Tasmanian workers. “Our Tassie members have known for years that inner-city activists are … Continued
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Farmers welcome $20 million Buy Australian campaign FCA also welcomes $3.9M to help farmers negotiate with supermarkets and $6.8 million for international market access An opportunity has been missed to boost batteries in the budget Farmers for Climate Action (FCA) welcomes the $20 million Buy Australian campaign and the $3.9 million to help farmers … Continued
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Sentiment in WA’s farm sector has remained relatively unmoved in the first quarter of 2025, despite the state finishing last year with a bumper harvest, the latest Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey has found. This comes against a national backdrop of improved farm sentiment, with WA the only state where confidence didn’t lift. The … Continued
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Results at a glance: Confidence among Queensland’s primary producers has lifted to a 12-month high, to record among the highest sentiment levels in the country. Good seasonal conditions were cited by over half of producers as having a positive impact on the agricultural economy in the coming 12 months. Sentiment picked up strongly in … Continued
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Tasmania’s agricultural sector has started the year with renewed optimism, after farmer sentiment had tumbled at the end of 2024, the latest quarterly Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey has shown. The state’s farmer confidence levels had taken a sharp downturn in the December quarter off the back of ongoing dry conditions, however a seasonal turn-around in … Continued
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NSW farmer confidence on the rise New South Wales farmers have begun the year with a slightly more positive outlook, with rural sector confidence showing signs of recovery and reversing much of the downturn seen in late 2024, the latest Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey has found. Weather conditions were the chief driver of … Continued
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Results at a glance: South Australian rural confidence rebounded this quarter, but farmers’ optimism was tempered by recognition conditions can’t get much worse. Seasonal conditions remain the leading cause for concern. SA grain growers were the most optimistic about what the year ahead will hold in store. Australian farmers have entered the year … Continued
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Results at a glance: Solid turnaround in sentiment for Victorian farmers with season, commodity prices and overseas markets/economies cited as reasons behind improved outlook. Confidence rallied amongst beef sector, with beef producers the most positive about their prospects across the state. In line with rising confidence levels, investment appetite increased. Victorian farmers have … Continued
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Australian farmers have settled into the year with renewed confidence, with three quarters of the nation’s food and fibre producers expecting economic conditions to improve or remain stable over the next 12 months. The latest quarterly Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey, released today, found net confidence in Australia’s agricultural sector had climbed back into positive … Continued
