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Government updates, research, and practical resources for Australian agriculture. Explore summaries from DAFF, Queensland Primary Industries, and the Agriculture Minister.

Government knowledge · 15 entries · 3 sources · Reviewed 2026-09-13

Text summaries are adapted under CC BY 4.0. Source images and logos are excluded. No government endorsement is implied. Queensland dates indicate catalogue updates, not publication dates. Check the original source for current programme details.

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Statement / Biosecurity

Australian DAFF · Australia

H5 bird flu updates

DAFF reported a new wildlife detection in Jervis Bay Territory in its 11 September update. This is a dated situation report; consult the live source for subsequent developments.

Animal health updates help farms maintain awareness of changing biosecurity conditions.

Read on Australian DAFF

© Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry 2026. Dr Brant Smith, acting Australian Chief Veterinary Officer. H5 bird flu updates. CC BY 4.0. Summarised and contextualised by Grazevia. No government endorsement implied.

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News / Government support

Australian DAFF · Western Australia

Supply Chain Capacity Program Outcomes

The second funding round supports 104 sheep producers and four processors with finishing systems and processing improvements as the industry transitions away from live exports by sea.

Funding has been awarded; this announcement is not an open grant application.

Read on Australian DAFF

© Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry 2026. DAFF. Supply Chain Capacity Program Outcomes. CC BY 4.0. Summarised and contextualised by Grazevia. No government endorsement implied.

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News / Drought resilience

Australian DAFF · Australia

Backing Australia’s next generation of drought resilience leaders

Five 2027 Nuffield Drought Resilience Scholarships support research and knowledge sharing, including livestock recovery and the potential of AI in dairy drought resilience.

Research outcomes may inform future farm practices; scholarships have already been awarded.

Read on Australian DAFF

© Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry 2026. DAFF. Backing Australia’s next generation of drought resilience leaders. CC BY 4.0. Summarised and contextualised by Grazevia. No government endorsement implied.

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News / Soils

Australian DAFF · Australia

Soil science research unearthing knowledge for Australia’s future

The completed $20 million Soil Science Challenge supported 11 projects at seven universities, investigating soil water, carbon, biology and nutrients.

The research highlights the need to match soil management to local conditions.

Read on Australian DAFF

© Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry 2026. DAFF. Soil science research unearthing knowledge for Australia’s future. CC BY 4.0. Summarised and contextualised by Grazevia. No government endorsement implied.

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News / Biosecurity

Australian DAFF · Australia

Australia's detector dogs are an important line of defence against exotic plant pests and diseases

Detector dog teams help locate plant material and other biosecurity risks in baggage, mail and imported equipment at Australian entry points.

Imported farm equipment is one of the pathways requiring biosecurity attention.

Read on Australian DAFF

© Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry 2026. DAFF. Australia's detector dogs are an important line of defence against exotic plant pests and diseases. CC BY 4.0. Summarised and contextualised by Grazevia. No government endorsement implied.

Catalogue updated

Publication catalogue / Waterways

Queensland DPI Publications · Queensland

Fisheries development activities

A Queensland catalogue of forms and guidance for development affecting fisheries and waterways.

A starting point for finding official waterway development requirements; individual resources need separate review.

Read on Queensland DPI Publications

© The State of Queensland (Department of Primary Industries) 2026. Department of Primary Industries. Fisheries development activities. CC BY 4.0. Summarised and contextualised by Grazevia. No government endorsement implied. Catalogue description only; linked documents are not reproduced.

Catalogue updated

Publication catalogue / Industry policy

Queensland DPI Publications · Queensland

Aquaculture industry

The catalogue introduces Queensland policy, regulation and the vision for sustainable aquaculture.

This is broader primary industries context, rather than a livestock grant announcement.

Read on Queensland DPI Publications

© The State of Queensland (Department of Primary Industries) 2026. Department of Primary Industries. Aquaculture industry. CC BY 4.0. Summarised and contextualised by Grazevia. No government endorsement implied. Catalogue description only; linked documents are not reproduced.

Catalogue updated

Publication catalogue / Farm environment

Queensland DPI Publications · Queensland

Information for primary producers - PFAS

The catalogue directs primary producers to information about investigations of sites where historical firefighting foam contained perfluorinated substances.

Read current official guidance for site-specific information; this card provides no exposure or health assessment.

Read on Queensland DPI Publications

© The State of Queensland (Department of Primary Industries) 2026. Department of Primary Industries. Information for primary producers - PFAS. CC BY 4.0. Summarised and contextualised by Grazevia. No government endorsement implied. Catalogue description only; linked documents are not reproduced.

Catalogue updated

Publication catalogue / Biosecurity

Queensland DPI Publications · Queensland

Invasive plants (weeds) — fact sheets

DPI provides a collection of weed fact sheets covering invasive species, their impacts and control methods.

Use the relevant current fact sheet when identifying weeds and reviewing management options.

Read on Queensland DPI Publications

© The State of Queensland (Department of Primary Industries) 2026. Department of Primary Industries. Invasive plants (weeds) — fact sheets. CC BY 4.0. Summarised and contextualised by Grazevia. No government endorsement implied. Catalogue description only; linked documents are not reproduced.

Catalogue updated

Publication catalogue / Flood resilience

Queensland DPI Publications · Queensland

Flood refuge mounds

This catalogue points to a study of the effectiveness of on-farm flood refuge mounds.

The linked CSIRO reports are separate resources; their text and images have not been imported or cleared here.

Read on Queensland DPI Publications

© The State of Queensland (Department of Primary Industries) 2026. DPI Climate Policy and Agribusiness Operations. Flood refuge mounds. CC BY 4.0. Summarised and contextualised by Grazevia. No government endorsement implied. Catalogue description only; linked documents are not reproduced.

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Media release / Government support

Australian Agriculture Minister · Western Australia

Joint media release: Grants build supply chain capability for WA sheep industry

Round two of the Supply Chain Capacity Program awarded grants to 104 producers and four processors for sheep finishing and processing infrastructure.

This is the ministerial account of the same programme covered by DAFF; do not count it as an independent funding opportunity.

Read on Australian Agriculture Minister

© Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry 2026. Julie Collins; Jackie Jarvis. Joint media release: Grants build supply chain capability for WA sheep industry. CC BY 4.0. Summarised and contextualised by Grazevia. No government endorsement implied.

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Media release / Drought resilience

Australian Agriculture Minister · Western Australia

Joint media release: Wheatbelt Regional Drought Resilience Plan sets roadmap for the future

The Wheatbelt plan identifies more than 30 priority actions for water security, agriculture, communities and the environment after regional consultation.

Regional plans can inform future partnerships and investment; they are not individual grant approvals.

Read on Australian Agriculture Minister

© Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry 2026. Julie Collins; Jackie Jarvis; Sabine Winton; Trish Cook. Joint media release: Wheatbelt Regional Drought Resilience Plan sets roadmap for the future. CC BY 4.0. Summarised and contextualised by Grazevia. No government endorsement implied.

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Media release / Government support

Australian Agriculture Minister · Victoria

Joint media release: Backing Victorian farmers through drought

The announcement commits more than $66.8 million to farm business resilience and regional drought planning programmes through 2029.

Follow the programme links for eligibility, delivery arrangements and current opportunities.

Read on Australian Agriculture Minister

© Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry 2026. Julie Collins; Michaela Settle. Joint media release: Backing Victorian farmers through drought. CC BY 4.0. Summarised and contextualised by Grazevia. No government endorsement implied.

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Media release / Government support

Australian Agriculture Minister · Australia

$150 million boost to help Australia's forestry industry grow

Five Forestry Growth Fund streams will support processing, innovation, workforce capacity, plantations and import integrity. Grant development was underway at publication.

The funding concerns forestry; it should not be presented as a general livestock equipment subsidy.

Read on Australian Agriculture Minister

© Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry 2026. Julie Collins. $150 million boost to help Australia's forestry industry grow. CC BY 4.0. Summarised and contextualised by Grazevia. No government endorsement implied.

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Media release / Market outlook

Australian Agriculture Minister · Australia

Joint media release: New figures show farm production value forecast to remain strong

The September ABARES outlook forecasts agricultural production of $99.4 billion in 2026–27, alongside cost and seasonal pressures.

These are dated forecasts, not guaranteed farm revenue or product performance outcomes.

Read on Australian Agriculture Minister

© Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry 2026. Julie Collins; Anthony Chisholm. Joint media release: New figures show farm production value forecast to remain strong. CC BY 4.0. Summarised and contextualised by Grazevia. No government endorsement implied.

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