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OUR MEDIA RELEASES
2008
MEDIA RELEASES
- Investing in Australia’s good oil 16 Dec 2008
- Paper argues bioenergy needs more support 8 Dec 2008
- Bioenergy under the spotlight 20 Nov 2008
- Australia rated highly on transparent policy making 13 Nov 2008
- Turning waste into dollars – and helping the environment 6 Nov 2008
- Beekeeper incomes improve against the odds 29 Oct 2008
- Consumers getting to know the “good oil” Oct 28 2008
- Farmers the answer for growing high quality timber 22 Oct 2008
- Trees the new ‘woody crops’ 21 Oct 2008
- New research helps build organics industry 10 Oct 2008
- Seed R&D saves water and helps farmers 29 Aug 2008
- R&D funding for a diverse, sustainable rural Australia 14 Aug 2008
- Guide offers advice for lucerne hay production 13 Aug 2008
- RIRDC Rural Women’s Award Creates Opportunities 4 Aug 2008
- New report paints bright future for second-generation biofuels 6 Aug 2008
- Hugh Roberts Pasture Seeds R&D Travel Award 4 Aug 2008
- New books to help farmers go organic 25 July 2008
- Truffle industry to grow – but still work to do 24 July 2008
- Research helps improve rider safety in eventing 24 June 2008
- Forum to discuss bioenergy and emission trading 24 June 2008
- Clear, long-term thinking needed to address food crisis 5 June, 2008
- 2008 Australian RIRDC Rural Women’s Award May 27 2008
- New body to be formed to assure pollination of crops May 21, 2008
- Research tackles methane use and capture in agriculture 13 May 2008
- New research helps protect pollination-dependent industries 9 May 2008
- New program to study emerging rural issues 5 May 2008
- New industries have a vital role in ag future 23 April 2008
- Beekeeper survey starts to help set industry directions 14 April 2008
- Forum to study algae’s potential for biofuels (26 Mar 2008)
- Healthy and versatile - the key for kangaroo marketing (14 Mar 2008)
- Calling all lavender growers - your industry needs you (28 February 2008)
- Small farms do make a contribution (27 Feb 2008)
- R&D the key to successful native foods industry 21 Feb 2008
- New reports to help boost wildflower exports to Japan 20 Feb 2008
- Workshop to examine commercial wildlife use 13 Feb 2008
- New fact books to aid in the fight against farm accidents 30 Jan 2008
- New kit to improve safety on sugarcane farms 30 Jan 2008
- OH&S guide promotes safe practices in broadacre farming 8 Jan 2008
2007
MEDIA RELEASES
- Delicious new venison recipes offer healthy eating options 20 Dec 2007
- Project delivers healthy farmers and savings 20 Dec 2007
- Asian animal protein demand creates opportunities for Australian agriculture:Report 4 Dec 2007
- Potential growth for Australian biofuels and bioproducts 26 Nov 2007
- Water trading assists with drought survival 12 Nov 2007
- Sugar waste is fertile ground for CSR value-adding - NAB Agribusiness Awards for Excellence – RIRDC Value Adding Award 31 Oct 2007
- R&D the key to world-class Australian olive oil (30 Oct 2007)
- PBR for pasture seed growers 15 Oct 2007
- RIRDC Rural Women’s Award 2008 – Last chance to enter 2 Oct 2007
- When food aid holds back food trade 10 Sept 2007
- Wanted: new ideas for rural industries (Parl. Sec. Sussan Ley release) 27 Aug 2007
- Raised beds for more productive rice farming 3 August 2007
- Building capacity for rural innovation (Parl. Sec. Sussan Ley release) 31 July 2007
- African mahogany – high-value timber option for northern dry tropics 23 July 2007
- Innovation keeping NT’s Asian vegetables fresher 24 July 2007
- Free trade the best bet for developing countries 3 July 2007
- Biofuels in Australia – issues and prospects 21 June 2007
- Australian RIRDC Rural Women’s Award 2007 Winner (22 May 2007)
- Honeybee alliance to protect pollination 26 April 2007
- Commercial beekeeping in Australia (24 April 2007)
- Looking for young rural innovators for science awards 24 Apr 2007
- Rambutan pests under new management 21 Mar 2007
- Internet can be good for rural health and safety (Parl. Sec. Sussan Ley release) 8 March 2007
- Productivity Growth in Australian Agriculture: Trends, Sources, Performance 7 March 2007
- Wildlife preservation in the pipeline for Wimmera water scheme 6 March 2007
- Gluten-free grains - ‘Health grains’ a growth market for Australian farmers 30 Jan 2007
- Sandalwood oil – smells like success 23 Jan 2007
- Watercress – peppery, fresh and healthy 9 Jan 2007
- National body for the native food industry 9 Jan 2007
- Synthetic seeds for native plants 3 Jan 2007
2006
MEDIA RELEASES
- Expert advice to keep organic R&D on track 6 Dec 2006
- Bioenergy Australia 2006 – A Growth Opportunity for Energy and the Environment 30 Nov 2006
- Rattles in Horses – saving foals from dust-borne disease 14 Nov 2006
- Family-owned high-tech pasta goes for gold - NAB Agribusiness Awards for Excellence 2006 26 Oct 2006
- Olive service award for research contribution - Aust Olive Association "Modern Olives" Service to the Olive Industry Award 26 Oct 2006
- Family-owned high-tech pasta goes for gold
- Research plan prepares industry for organic growth 24 Oct 2006
- Young innovators – curing crocs and growing gold 12 Oct 2006
- RIRDC Rural Women’s Award 2007 – Time running out for entries 2 Oct 2006
- Preventing death and injury from farm machinery accidents 22 Sep 2006
- Research funding for rural innovators - Call for applications 8 Aug 2006
- Big benefits for rice industry from well-planned R&D investments (Parl. Sec. Sussan Ley release) 3 Aug 2006
- New industries add flavour for regional growth 27 July 2006
- Northern Territory crocodile industry benefits from innovation (Parl. Sec. Sussan Ley release) 20 Jul 2006
- More to making hay than sunshine (Parl. Sec. Sussan Ley release) 20 July 2006
- Raising child farm safety awareness (Parl. Sec. Sussan Ley release) 6 July 2006
- Export markets for Australian organic produce 4 July 2006
- See related "short report"
- Download full report (PDF 3 meg - large file, right click and save to your hard drive before opening).
- Plants Poisonous to Horses – An Australian field guide - 13 June 2006
- Report broadens understanding of free trade agreements (Parl. Sec. Sussan Ley release) 30 May 2005
- The Australian RIRDC Rural Women’s Award Winner and Runner-Up 26 May 2006
- A selection of photographs and broadcast-quality radio interviews are available for download for use by the media at: www.ruralwomensaward.gov.au/media2006
- Australian RIRDC Rural Women’s Award 2006 winner 23 May 2006
- Rural Women Reunite! 13 May 2006
- Dividing the Droplet - R&D helps lucerne growers meet licensing requirements 6 Mar 2006
- New RIRDC Australian Rural Woman of the Year Award 2006 3 March 2006
- Rice industry reaps the rewards from research & revelopment (Parl. Sussan Ley release) 22 Feb 2006
- Download the Rice – Reaping the rewards of innovation publication (PDF 1.7meg)
- Download high resolution photographs
- Heywire: Rural Youth Speak to the Nation 15 Feb 2006
- Heywire photos for the press Additional photos 9 Feb 2006
- Information on the Heywire Winners 9 Feb 2006
(joint media release from RIRDC and the Office of Mr Patrick Secker MP, Federal Member for Barker)
2005
MEDIA RELEASES
- Adjusting to global trade reform: Australian farmers show the way 14 Dec 2005 (Parl. Secretary Colbeck release)
- New rural industries show their worth 16 Nov 2005 (Parl. Secretary Colbeck release)
- What's in a name? National Asian vegetables’ name list launched 7 Nov 2005
- Young prize winner to take wheaten hay to new markets 3 Nov 2005 (Minister McGauran release)
- 2005 Science and Innovation Awards for Young People in Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry 3 Nov 2005
- Facts and fixes for safer farms 29 Oct 2005 (Parl. Secretary Colbeck release) High-res photo available (right click here) Caption - L-R Tasmanian Shadow Primary Industries Minister Jeremy Rockliff MHA with Senator Richard Colbeck at the launch of the Farm Health and Safety Joint Research Venture "Facts and Figures on Farm Health and Safety" series.
- Customer focus adds value to Australian beef winner 28 Oct 2005
- Build careers and businesses with the RIRDC Rural Women’s Award 19 Sep 2005
- Farmers' markets strengthening rural communities 29 Aug 2005 (Parl. Secretary Colbeck release)
- Regional foods supporting rural health and wealth 29 Aug 2005 (Parl. Secretary Colbeck release)
- new RIRDC Rural Women’s Award 2006 2 Aug 2005
- Seeking good ideas for the bush 2 Aug 2005 (Parl. Secretary Colbeck release)
- Colbeck announces three new Directors for RIRDC Board 5 Jul 2005 (Parl. Secretary Colbeck release)
- Tropical fruit wines from QLD to Singapore 6 June 20 (Minister Truss release)
- Busy 'fat bees-skinny bees' need a balanced diet 3 June 2005
- Rainforest trees to underpin private agroforestry in north Qld 3 May 2005 (Senator Ian MacDonald release)
- Hopes for a "Red Gold" comeback 3 May 2005 (Senator Ian MacDonald release)
- Fast-growing rabbit industry to showcase latest developments 7 April 2005
- New peak body to support Native Food industry growth 2 Feb 2005
2004
MEDIA RELEASES
- A great day to celebrate Australia’s rural businesswomen 18 Oct 2004 (Senator Judith Troeth release)
- Learn about loofah, capers, wasabi, parsley oil, ginseng, shitake mushrooms and many other new crops 22 Sep 2004
- Make money & support biodiversity through farm forestry 30 Aug 2004
- Build networks to improve profitability with new crops 30 Aug 2004
- Change your life with the RIRDC Rural Women’s Award 2005 30 Aug 2004
- John Lawrenson appointed to the Board of the RIRDC 18 Aug 2004 (Senator Judith Troeth release)
- Agriculture a key regional Australian employer 11 Aug 2004
- Applications now open for the 2005 Rural Women's Award 4 Aug 2004 (Senator Judith Troeth release)
- Seeking good ideas from the bush 2 Aug 2004
- International expert on new crops to visit Gatton 2 Aug 2004
- Rabbit industry hopping into an industry association 19 July 2004
- Kangaroo to jump into prominence on the nation’s menus 23 Jun 2004
- Diversify into new crops & improve profitability 14 Jun 2004
- Meat rabbit industry to breed even more quickly! 23 Apr 2004
- Farming wildlife to promote conservation 29 Mar 2004
- Commercial wattle plantations to fight soil degradation 26 Mar 2004
- Eucalypt-fired power stations 26 Mar 2004
- Perspective of women vital to rural economies: Troeth 25 March (Senator Judith Troeth release)
- Riverina women ready to RAW 17 Mar (Senator Judith Troeth release)
- Free range gourmet snails - coming to a farm near you 10 Feb 2004
2003
MEDIA RELEASES
- New Chair appointed to the Rural Industries R&D Corporation Board 12 Dec (Senator Judith Troeth release)
- Dual-purpose native foods orchards 27 Nov 2003
- Case studies showcase EMS in action 11 Nov 2003 (Senator Judith Troeth release)
- Value-adding Kakadu plums wins major award 3 Nov 2003
- Multiple benefits for Aboriginal communities from agroforestry 17 Oct 2003
- A strong “pulse” wins farming award 3 Oct 2003
- Award winner to “Farm for fuel” 3 Oct 2003
- Two Weeks Until Award Close! 29 Sep 2003
- Young scientist works to protect livestock from exotic diseases 18 Sep 03
- RIRDC Rural Women’s Award 2004 8 Sep 2003
- The challenge of change: providing options to cope and prosper 25 Aug 2003 (site of the
- Make bread from native grass and combat salinity 22 Aug 2003
- Seeking good ideas for rural Australia 11 Aug 2003
- RIRDC Rural Women’s Award 2004 1 Aug 2003
- A farmer’s guide to leasing land 1 July 2003
- Improve farm profitability with windbreaks 13 June 2003
- Wildflower winners 10 Jun 2003
- A hopping good idea for Angora production 20 May 2003
- Centuries-old farming techniques to boost profitability 13 May 2003
- Learn about new rural industry development 7 May 2003
- Media Release - Feral leather on the catwalk 13 Mar 2003
- Farmed rabbits on the hop 11 Mar 2003
- A Heywire idea with practical results 6 Feb 2003
- The sweet taste of success for bitter melon growers 5 Feb 2003
Parliamentary Secretary for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator Judith Troeth
2002
MEDIA RELEASES
- Liquid fuels from trees 3 Dec 2002
- Bioenergy resources online 3 Dec 2002
- Stand cut wildflowers in deep water to extend their life 29 Nov 2002
- Stronger kangaroo leather 29 Nov 2002
- Sustainable energy for society, economy & environment 7 Nov 2002
- Two Dogs wins prestigious national award for innovation 18 Oct 2002
- RIRDC Rural Women’s Award 2002 1 Oct 2002
- Plan to grow Barramundi in the WA wheatbelt wins national award 23 Aug 2002
- Applications open for rural research funding 9 Aug 2002
- Rural schools vital for community development 5 Aug 2002
- RIRDC Rural Women’s Award 2002 1 Aug 2002
- E-commerce guide to support regional and rural business 1 Jul 2002
- New managing director for RIRDC 13 May 2002
- Organic agriculture industry forum in Ballarat 26 Mar 2002
- New website to promote Australian Native Food Industry 14 Mar 2002
- A new guide to using trees for healthy catchments and productive farms 7 Mar 2002
- RIRDC Rural Women’s Award 2002 4 Mar 2002
- Innovative products from agriculture Outlook 2002 afternoon session Tuesday March 5 4 Mar 2002
- Report calls for increased recycling of agri-industry waste in the Melbourne metropolitan area 27 Feb 2002
- Increased canaryseed production in the Wimmera 27 Feb 2002
- Progressive New Sponsor joins RIRDC Rural Women’s Award 2002 26 Feb 2002
2001
MEDIA RELEASES
- Potential for weed to be used in food production 12 Dec 2001
- Improved Nutrition and Management of Farmed Crocodiles 28 Nov 2001
- Commercial hydroponics industry poised for growth 26 Nov 2001
- Unravelling the mystery of Laminitis 13 Nov 2001
- Pest resistant eucalypts for agroforestry 8 Nov 2001
- Renewed interest in deer industry - 25 Sept 2001
- Farmers need more information about GMOs 7 Sept 2001
- Food industry leaders to speak at Organic Conference 18 July 2001
- A kit for small town renewal 9 July 2001
- Horse industry’s $6 billion contribution 5 July 2001
- The Carbon Farmer 28 June 2001
- Inaugural National Organic Conference 20 June, 2001
- Expansion of farm forestry must be managed to benefit smaller communities 31 May 2001
- Commercial Australian native foods safe to eat: precautions necessary in some cases 24 Apr 2001
- Humble garden snail could be the basis for a new food industry 30 Mar, 2001
- 'Healthy' buffalo meat retail trial targets Sydney consumers 29 Mar, 2001
- Frozen culinary herbs – market potential in Australia and overseas 28 Mar, 2001
- 16 key recommendations for organic agriculture 28 Mar 2001
- Native foods R&D plan 16 Mar 2001
- The feasibility of olive oil processing plants in regional Australia 8 Mar 2001
- Leadership seminar for outstanding rural women 5 Mar 2001
- Trees, Salt and Water 20 Feb 2001
- E-Commerce in Rural Australia: The real story 12 Feb 2001
2000
MEDIA RELEASES
- Burgeoning health market opens way for natural Aussie products 13 Dec 2000
- Truffle company wins RIRDC $200,000 Business Plan Award 25 Nov 2000
- Freshwater Crayfish industry set to expand 20 Nov 2000
- Analysis puts new rural industries to the test 10 Oct 2000
- Business plan competition builds on export dreams 8 Sep 2000
- Clever plantations put trees to work 4 Sep 2000
- Export opportunities for medicinal herbs 29 Aug 2000
- RIRDC seeks new round of research projects 9 Aug 2000
- Search on for Australia’s top Rural Women 1 Aug 2000
- New industries feature in RIRDC funding 11 July 2000
- Wine success a pointer for other rural industries 20 June 2000
- Crocodile puts the bite on shark cancer remedies 14 June 2000
- Aquaculture offers new scales of farm production 1 June 2000
- RIRDC stimulates research towards business ventures 12 May 2000
- E-commerce to make research more accessible 8 May 2000
- Award win recognises Farm Forestry 4 May 2000
- Cane toads a hearty elixir 17 Mar 2000
- New book to help landowners deal with drought 6 Mar 2000
- Rural Women converge on Canberra 6 Mar 2000
- Research sparks bright future for bio-energy 9 Feb 2000
1999
MEDIA RELEASES
- New guide untangles the farming web 1 Dec 1999
- Countdown on for RIRDC Rural Women’s Award 2000 22 Nov 1999
- National equine research awards announce 19 Nov 1999
- Asian festivals a pointer for Aussie food exports 9 Nov 1999
- NCP needs review and refinement 27 Oct 1999
- Rural women urged to give it a go 26 Oct 1999
- Lifetime opportunity for rural women 15 Oct 1999
- Australian opportunities in intellectual trade 23 Sep 1999
- Stuffed, pitted or squeezed: the good oil on Australia’s olive industry 20 Aug 1999
- Israeli potential for Australian venison 19 Aug 1999
- Beadman guides home a winner on horse nutrition 30 July 1999
- Cocoa Research Across Northern Australia 21 Jul 1999
- New animal industries find their niche 20 Jul 1999
- One bad apple.... 16 Jul 1999
- Troeth announces membership details of new RIRDC Board 1 Jul 1999
- Future for Australian agribusiness in Indonesian food industry 15 Jun 1999
- New research boosts dryland farm forestry 24 May 1999
- Social mapping charts drought damage 20 May 1999
- Sainsbury’s message a key to Australian producers 6 May 1999
- Wider cast needed to fill rural Net 28 Apr 1998
- Soil fauna a pointer to farm health and productivity 22 Apr 1999
- Report puts new rural industries under a financial microscope 18 Mar 1999
- Rural advisors a key to farmers’ learning 12 Mar, 1999
- Takeovers a feature of changing farm inputs industry 4 Mar 1999
- Asian Food Market Potential Confirmed - Key Survival Strategies for Australian Food Exporters 10 Feb 1999
- Antarctic cabbage the tip of the iceberg 27 Jan 1999
- New research to boost agroforestry in drier areas 27 Jan 1999
1998
MEDIA RELEASES
