The Aquatic Animal Health Subprogram (AAHS) was established in 2001, prompted by the federal budget initiative (FBI) - Building a National Approach to Animal and Plant Health. Under a joint agreement between DAFFA and FRDC, AAHS was established and, in consultation with industry, a portfolio of...

The Nuffield Farming Scholarship has been awarded in Australia every year since 1950 and is regarded as Australia’s foremost agricultural award. Over recent years, the program has increased its industry coverage beyond the traditional agricultural sectors to cover a wider range of Australian primary...

The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) was formed in 1996 by a group of women fishing in South Australia. In 1998 The Women’s Industry Network Seafood Community (WINSC) developed into a National body with organisations in each state. Since that time has worked tirelessly to provide a voice for women...

The Australian fishing and aquaculture industry needs a strong, effective, connected workforce to respond well to the challenges and opportunities before it. The key is to ensure the industry is supported by a mature extension, skills and training approach which enables efficient skills maintenance...