AusFAC 2021 Wrap Up
RDA Northern Rivers was a leading partner and committee member for the recent AusFAC 2021 agripreneurs challenge, held in the Byron region on 19 and 20 April 2021. Six of the most innovative Aussie agripreneurs came to Byron Bay for our event. We kicked off with a...Take your agri-innovation to the world
The Northern Rivers is set to host the best of Australian agricultural innovation with AusFAC2021 coming to the region on 19 – 20 March 2021. AusFAC is the Australian arm of the Global Future Agro Challenge (FAC). Each year six Australian agripreneurs are...Federal Budget 2020-21 – What’s in it for the Northern Rivers
The latest federal budget has been announced and while there’s no big surprises for the Northern Rivers there’s plenty which will benefit our local industry and create employment. Infrastructure Federal Treasurer, Josh Frydenberg promoted this budget as a budget for...Government Consultations
Government consultations in the areas of Agriculture & Fishing, Communications, Employment, Environment, Finance, Health, Investment and Taxation are now open for comment
In the Region: Local Council News
Clarence Valley Council Your views sought on Maclean community hub – Lower Clarence residents are being offered the opportunity to shape what the future of community facilities in Maclean might look like. Currently facilities like the library, council offices,...Examining the effects of automation on regional Australia [Report]
A new Regional Australia Institute (RAI) discussion paper reveals the automation risks rural areas are facing and outlines how simultaneously increasing migration and lifting local skills development can prepare rural labour markets to do well in an era of changing...Blueberry Industry Business Barriers Review – NSW Northern Rivers
RDA Northern Rivers has released the report Blueberry Industry Business Barriers Review – NSW Northern Rivers
In the Region: Local Council News
Clarence Valley Council Help protect the Clarence Valley’s biodiversity – The Clarence Valley is recognised as one of the most biodiverse regions in Australia and the Clarence Valley Council is calling for public input to help keep it that way. The council is...In the Region: Local Council News
It’s time to nominate your local heroes for the 2019 Australia Day awards. Visit your local council’s website for information about award categories and how to nominate. Clarence Valley Council My Clarence Valley finalist in destination marketing –...AgriFutures – Emerging technologies in agriculture [Reports]
Agri-futures have released two new reports focusing on emerging technology in Agriculture that focus on the adoption of technology and regulatory and other challenges
Hemp industry a benefit to Northern Rivers Farmers
According to the Australian Farmers Federation the Australian hemp industry is on the rise!
