Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

The Wet Tropics region of north Queensland has outstanding environmental values, contains the highest biological diversity in Australia, and borders the Great Barrier Reef. Comparable to other tropical areas worldwide, increasing urban and agricultural development in the Wet Tropics has caused concerns with respect to ecosystem degradation due to ....

Irrigation system modernization programs like the Food Bowl Modernization Proposal balances the need for substantial water allocations to the environment and increasing, competing demands for water for agriculture and food production. This proposal re-configures the irrigation system making the region more attractive to investors a ....

This report examines the results of the 2015 Regional Wellbeing Survey, focusing on wellbeing, liveability, and resilience. The Regional Wellbeing Survey was launched in 2013 to examine the wellbeing of people living in rural and regional areas of Australia. The survey is conducted annually, and measures the subjective wellbeing of people and co ....

Through the delivery of the $6.5billion Program the State Government is investing for a brighter future for regional Western Australia. Since 2008 the State’s long-term focus on regional development has been supported by state-wide investments using Royalties for Regions funding. With the reinvestment of 25% of mining and onshore petroleum roya ....

The Department of Agriculture and Food works with industries and businesses throughout the agriculture, food and fibre sector in Western Australia, helping them identify and capitalise on opportunities that drive development and overcome obstacles. The department also has a pivotal role in helping to protect and enhance our precious natural reso ....

A commodities index for the major Australian agricultural commodities. Report Locationhttp://www.westpac.com.au/business-banking/agribusiness/reports/archived-reports/agribusiness-index-archives/ ....

This paper addresses the determinants of public expenditure policies, by reviewing theories and empirical investigations of what features explain the budget process and how the various attributes of actors—including politicians, bureaucrats, interest groups, and donors—and of institutions and political and economic governance environments aff ....

This fact sheet briefly describes a research project being conducted in the Northern Tablelands NSW to demonstrate the compatibility of commercially successful profitable wool production and biological diversity. The specific aims of the project are to identify the biophysical and socioeconomic links between wool production and bio ....

The wheat variety guide summarises performance characteristics of commercially available wheats which have undergone testing in the National Variety Testing Project and Department of Agriculture and Food wheat agronomy project. This information includes variety summaries, agronomic, disease and herbicide tolerance characteristics and medium to l ....

Regional profile including economy, industry, infrastructure and land development. Report Locationhttp://www.wheatbelt.wa.gov.au ....

The Wheatbelt Regional Plan is a five year strategic outlook for the Wheatbelt region that aims to inform decision makers about appropriate policy for the area and provide a focus for investment. The plan has been developed through extensive consultation as well as desk top research to ensure that the actions and strategies identified are based ....

In Australia, diversification is being implemented by farming families and promoted by extension personnel to build economic resilience to maintain rural landscapes and communities in the face of increasing financial and environmental pressures. The purpose of this report is to gain a better understanding of why farming families di ....

Regional Development Australia Barossa (formerly Barossa & Light Regional Development Board) commissioned a report to form the basis of assessing the total impact of the expansion of the Barossa wine industry from 2001 to 2011. This report will be used by industry and business groups, and Local and State Government, to identify issues and pr ....

A research study 'Workforce Development in the Grampians Region' released by RDA Grampians identifies the future workforce needs of business and industry in the region focusing on four key industries: Manufacturing, Health Care, Agriculture and Tourism. A key challenge for business and industry, and tertiary education providers in the region was ....