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LOOKING ABROAD: Key industry groups working in the wine, livestock and dairy sectors have received funding to support the exploration of new export opportunities, Member for Barker Tony Pasin has announced.
KEY industry groups responsible for supporting several Limestone Coast ag-industries have received federal funding to explore new export market opportunities for the region’s producers.
Meat and Livestock Australia ($1.52m), Australian Grape and Wine Incorporated ($1m) and Dairy Australia ($300,000) have received the funding to build on and diversify overseas markets and help promote the region’s top quality produce.
Announcing the funding, Member for Barker Tony Pasin said Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) would explore market diversification opportunities within untapped segments of three export markets – Saudi Arabia, Thailand and Vietnam.
THIS week is National Farm Safety Week.
Themed ‘Farm Safety Through The Ages – From 2-92’, the message aims to highlight the key safety issues and risks that are most prevalent throughout the different life stages of a farmer, in the hope it will reduce
the risk of injury, illness and fatalities.
In 2020, agriculture was again ranked as the second most dangerous industry to work in by rate of fatalities.
The number of farm-related fatalities in this country has not shifted dramatically in a decade.
We must do more to lower these numbers.
There is no doubt that farm life can offer a wonderful upbringing for children who love to be involved in the everyday work on a family farm, and the opportunities this brings, but with opportunity comes risk.