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farmers are unlikely to invest in them.”

Dr Davis noted the $38.3 million for ABARES to improve data collection and low emission technology on agriculture, and $40.7 million over fve years for farm extension offcers, but noted this funding was repurposed from existing funds.

“Farmers for Climate Action had called for agricultural industries.

“First Nations people are inseparable from stewardship of country, making them uniquely placed to identify and respond to the exotic pests, weeds and diseases which threaten Australia’s environment and agricultural industries. The Australian Government is committed to backing the capabilities and innovative ideas that empower that partnership.”

The Biosecurity Business Grants are delivered through the more investment in extension officers and so welcomes this news, and calls for further investment in more extension officers.”

Farmers for Climate Action also welcomes the announcement of a National Net Zero Authority, and cautions that this good idea will only work if rural and regional voices are truly heard.

Dr Davis said the Budget provides some helpful initiatives, but greater investment in helping farmers tackle climate change is needed.

Indigenous Rangers Biosecurity Program, through a $3.6 million investment from the Australian Government. This is the second round of funding under the Biosecurity Business

Grants Program. Five projects were approved for funding under Round 1 in August 2021 totalling over $2.4 million over two years (2021-22 and 2022-23).

For more information about the Biosecurity Business Grants and list of recipients visit: agriculture.gov.au/ biosecurity-trade/policy/ australia/northernbiosecurity/biosecuritybusiness-grants

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