Research plan prepares industry for organic growth
Source: Australia. Rural Industries Researchg and Development Corporation
"The Organic Industry Research and Development Plan 2006 -2011 sets priorities and strategies for the organic industry’s research and development (R&D) program for the next five years. It will be implemented in partnership with the industry’s peak body, the Organic Federation of Australia (OFA). "

Extension to drought assistance
Source: Australia. Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
"The Government has announced additional drought assistance worth $560 million to help struggling farmers through the worst drought on record.
A key aspect to the package is that income and business support and interest rate subsidies have been extended to all eligible farmers in 44 regions across the country, until at least March 31, 2008 - irrespective of what they produce."

Government supports initiatives to reduce trans fats in food
Source: Australia. Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Health and Aging Media Release
"The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Health and Ageing, Christopher Pyne, announced the establishment of a National Collaboration on Trans Fats that will propose initiatives aimed at reducing the amount of trans fatty acids in food sold in Australia."