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Government Farm Financial Risk Management Measures

Published 16 Aug 2021

Government policies aimed at addressing risk in Australian agriculture have a long and chequered history. While a range of government programs and schemes intended to improve management of financial risks is available to Australian farmers, there is little evidence to indicate that the majority of past policies can be considered…

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DISCOVERIES: Rethinking government’s role in managing farm financial risk

Published 16 Aug 2021

Farming in Australia is often not easy even at the best of times. At the worst of times, government assistance is sometimes necessary. As evidenced by the fluctuations in farm income subsequent to recent droughts and natural disaster events, even the most financially resilient farm businesses can be put under…

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August 2021 Insights

Published 16 Aug 2021

Sometimes agriculture can be regarded as insular and resistant to learnings from outside industry. Wickedly complex agricultural challenges such as climate change, food security and natural capital degradation intersect with other areas across the economy, and cross-sectoral learning can be transferred for the benefit of all. This Insights newsletter explores…

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SUBMISSION: FMDs a vital tool in government’s farm financial risk management kit

Published 12 Apr 2021

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Global perspectives on the COVID-19 recovery and agriculture

Published 24 Nov 2020

What policy, strategy and/or structural changes might be required to accelerate the agricultural sector’s recovery out of the COVID-19 economic downturn in your region? Shari Rogge-Fidler, President and CEO of Farm Foundation, and Yves Madre from Farm Europe give their views.

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The watch list

Published 24 Nov 2020

AFI staff recommend gems that have caught their eye, sparked the imagination or challenged their thinking. Richard focuses on digital agriculture adoption; Teresa on inspiring female leaders in ag; Katie explores the history of debt; Kylie’s pick asks: can we eat meat and save the planet; Sally examines science communication.

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De-risking Australian agriculture

Published 1 Nov 2019

The AFI is currently conducting very timely research into risk management systems in Australian agriculture. While the research is not yet complete, there have been several learnings from the work to date. Building resilience and facilitating early intervention will involve a strategy that includes a range of Government and industry…

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Reframing farmers’ role in land management

Published 1 May 2019

Of the many “us versus them” frames often triggered in agriculture, one of the most divisive is “farming versus the environment”. Australian agricultural producers manage almost half of the country’s landmass. But in mainstream media and policy debate, the environment is discussed as something quite separate from farmers as people…

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The changing skillset of the agricultural workforce

Published 1 May 2019

In this Hindsight article, we look back at past AFI publications on the agricultural workforce and delve further into future skillsets and changing perceptions of regional or agricultural careers. Skillsets incorporating increased knowledge in areas of technology, environment and management will be increasingly demanded in agriculture.

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The value of irrigated agriculture

Published 1 May 2019

Irrigated agriculture is currently facing significant public scrutiny. However, the public and policy discussion on water use is happening largely in the absence of reliable evidence about the value of irrigated agriculture and the consequences to communities of an increased diversion of consumptive water away from irrigation.

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The changing landscape of the MDBP

Published 1 May 2019

Zara Lowien and Noel Baxter give their views on the MDBP: > Is it responsive enough to account for ongoing climate variability and likely changes in inflows and still meet the needs of all stakeholders? > Are disruption and adjustment, within the MDB irrigation areas, inevitable without changes to water…

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Weathering the new storms: risks and culture in agribusiness

Published 1 May 2019

Climate, culture and risk are now mainstream governance issues in agriculture and natural resource management. In a recent risk and governance forum held in Australia, experts highlighted that organisations should undertake rigorous review of their non-financial risks, in particular those related to culture and climate. While some sectors – including…

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Government Farm Financial Risk Management Measures

DISCOVERIES: Rethinking government’s role in managing farm financial risk

August 2021 Insights

SUBMISSION: FMDs a vital tool in government’s farm financial risk management kit

Global perspectives on the COVID-19 recovery and agriculture

The watch list

De-risking Australian agriculture

Reframing farmers’ role in land management

The changing skillset of the agricultural workforce

The value of irrigated agriculture

The changing landscape of the MDBP

Weathering the new storms: risks and culture in agribusiness

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