The Hon David Littleproud MP
Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management
19 innovative projects will be funded through the $13 million Advancing Pest Animal and Weed Control Solutions Competitive Grant Round
Projects will deliver a range of control solutions leading to more cost effective and safer alternatives to manage pest animals and weeds
Projects will target over 30 weed species and 15 pest animals/invertebrates
Nineteen projects will be funded following a competitive grant process to research and advance breakthrough solutions to control of some of Australia’s worst established pest animals and weeds, including fall armyworm and prickly acacia.
Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management, David Littleproud, said he was delighted with the high calibre and diversity of projects coming from the popular grant round.