AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWorking Holiday Visa Backlash: Nationals leader Matt Canavan’s claims about working holidaymakers driving migration are being challenged, with data showing working holidaymakers’ share of net migration rising since COVID and policy changes boosting UK demand. National Gun Buyback Standoff: South Australia has refused to join the national gun buyback, arguing it should be fully Commonwealth-funded and warning states can’t divert money from health and cost-of-living. Beef and Lamb Export Reach: Beef and lamb are landing in a wide spread of markets, with lamb sold to 99 countries and beef to 84, highlighting how exporters tailor products to destination preferences. Bird Flu Response on Phillip Island: H5N1 has been detected in little penguins, with vaccination discussed alongside habitat resilience work like weed and pest control. Ag Innovation Spotlight: SunRice named growers Amberley Pastoral Co’s Chris and Kate Morshead as Grower of the Year for transitioning rice to aerobic production to lift water productivity. Weather Watch: A wet week is forecast for SA, NSW, VIC and TAS, with showers and patchy thunderstorms and possible river rises in saturated catchments. Olive Industry Tribute: Australian Olive Association founding President Les Parsons OAM has been honoured, spotlighting the grassroots work that built the national body.
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