URGENT ISSUES
Reminder to farmers to apply for greenhouse gas reduction funding
Farmers keen to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and boost sustainable
management of their properties can still apply for a share of $25 million in
funding under the new Caring for our Country initiative.
Regional and farming groups are encouraged to apply for grants of between
$80,000 and $400,000 for projects including promoting sustainable farming
practices and helping industries adapt to a changing climate.
Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Tony Burke said applications
were open for the Open Grants funding round until 1 August 2008.
For Press Release click here
For More info go to website:
www.nrm.gov.au
Primary Producers and Forestry Operators – Licence for
High Risk Work (Forklift Truck class) As a result of new Occupational Health
and Safety regulations, forklift truck operators who work for Victorian
primary producers and forestry operators are required to hold a Licence to
Perform High Risk Work from 1 July 2008. Under the old
regulations, forklift operators in these industries were not required to
obtain a Certificate of Competency to operate a forklift.
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here for more information
Farm Chemical Refresher Course
Mooroopna, Friday, 22 August, 2008
Click here for more information.
Farm Chemical Refresher Course
Shepparton, Tuesday, 26 August, 2008
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Farm Chemical Refresher Course
Cobram, Friday, 8 August, 2008
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Horticultural Study Tour to South Africa
Sunday 9 to Friday 14 November 2008
A study of quality and environmental assurance for horticultural crops in South
Africa
Horticulture Australia Limited is supporting a study tour to South Africa to
investigate
environmental assurance and retailer requirements. The tour commences in Cape
Town
on Sunday 9 November and finishes in Nelspruit on Friday 14 November 2008.
Download application form here
Download overview here
Further
information can be obtained form Tasmanian Quality Assured Inc.
P: (03)
6423 6008 F: (03) 6423 6112 M: 0407 317 533 E:
tundra.howe@tqainc.com.au W:
www.tqainc.com.au
