http://www.daff.gov.au/ludwig/media_office/media_releases/media_releases_2012MAFF (Minister for Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry) Media Release Updateshttp://www.daff.gov.au/_media/images/corporate/rss-feed-icon-14x14.gifhttp://www.daff.gov.au/ludwig/feeds/mediaRural research and development corporations (RDCs) will be able to market their industries under new legislation introduced today.http://www.daff.gov.au/ludwig/media_office/media_releases/media_releases/2013/june/new-legilation-to-help-market-our-primary-industriesWed, 19 Jun 2013 17:43:29 +1000The Torres Strait Finfish Fishery has become the first wholly traditionally owned commercial fishery in Australia to have a Statutory Management Plan, giving greater certainty to fishers and the community.http://www.daff.gov.au/ludwig/media_office/media_releases/media_releases/2013/june/torres-straitThu, 13 Jun 2013 10:53:03 +1000Exports of Australian beef and veal are the highest on record, with soaring demand from China and the Middle East pushing the monthly total in May above 100,000 tonnes for the first time.http://www.daff.gov.au/ludwig/media_office/media_releases/media_releases/2013/june/aussie-red-meat-exports-reach-record-highWed, 12 Jun 2013 11:27:47 +1000Australian food producers and exporters will benefit from new strong Australian voices to be deployed to Vietnam, Malaysia and China, with extra agricultural specialists being sent to gain more market access.http://www.daff.gov.au/ludwig/media_office/media_releases/media_releases/2013/june/extra-australian-agricultural-voices-deployed-across-the-globeWed, 12 Jun 2013 11:18:05 +1000The Australian Government¿s Food Industry Innovation Precinct, a part of the Government¿s $504.5 million Industry Innovation Precincts initiative, will be established initially at La Trobe University¿s R&D Park Bundoora campus, in Melbourne¿s north.http://www.daff.gov.au/ludwig/media_office/media_releases/media_releases/2013/june/bundooraThu, 06 Jun 2013 11:59:03 +1000Grants of up to $1.5 million are now available to help farmers prepare for the future by developing and adopting innovative practices and technologies.http://www.daff.gov.au/ludwig/media_office/media_releases/media_releases/2013/june/innovation-grantsThu, 06 Jun 2013 11:20:21 +1000Community gardens, farmers markets and food rescue organisations are set to benefit with $1.5 million in grants now open.http://www.daff.gov.au/ludwig/media_office/media_releases/media_releases/2013/june/community-food-grants-now-openWed, 05 Jun 2013 12:12:33 +1000Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator Joe Ludwig, welcomed today's registration of the Illegal Logging Prohibition Regulation Amendment 2013.http://www.daff.gov.au/ludwig/media_office/media_releases/media_releases/2013/may/timber-trade-required-to-exercise-due-diligenceFri, 31 May 2013 17:36:54 +1000Indonesia has announced imports of premium Australian beef will be exempt from quotas following negotiations with the Australian Government.http://www.daff.gov.au/ludwig/media_office/media_releases/media_releases/2013/may/indonesia-to-increase-australian-beef-importsTue, 28 May 2013 13:22:34 +1000Promoting Australian food around the world will be made easier through a new 'Brand Australia' campaign, announced today in Brisbane as part of the Gillard Government's National Food Plan.http://www.daff.gov.au/ludwig/media_office/media_releases/media_releases/2013/may/aussie-food-brand-goes-globalSat, 25 May 2013 08:54:28 +1000Two new studies will help Australia identify the food needs and preferences in the Asian century and forecast how this demand will impact on infrastructure systems.http://www.daff.gov.au/ludwig/media_office/media_releases/media_releases/2013/may/moving-food-to-get-what-asia-wantsSat, 25 May 2013 08:53:19 +1000The board of Australia's new Food Industry Innovation Precinct has been announced today by the Minister for Climate Change, Industry and Innovation, Greg Combet, and the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator Joe Ludwig.http://www.daff.gov.au/ludwig/media_office/media_releases/media_releases/2013/may/food-precinct-board-announcedSat, 25 May 2013 08:54:57 +1000For the first time, Australia's food businesses and consumers have a road map for the future, with the release of the National Food Plan today.http://www.daff.gov.au/ludwig/media_office/media_releases/media_releases/2013/may/the-national-food-plan-roadmap-for-australias-food-futureSat, 25 May 2013 08:56:19 +1000A new $28.5 million Asian Food Markets Research Fund will create new opportunities for Australian agriculture and food industries in Asia and boost rural research and developmenthttp://www.daff.gov.au/ludwig/media_office/media_releases/media_releases/2013/may/helping-agriculture-to-seize-the-opportunities-of-the-asian-centurySat, 25 May 2013 08:56:38 +1000The National Food Plan sets the goal of building the skills base of the agriculture and fisheries workforce.http://www.daff.gov.au/ludwig/media_office/media_releases/media_releases/2013/may/strengthening-australias-food-industry-skills-baseSat, 25 May 2013 08:55:54 +1000