Leading industries will conduct this program in partnership with the Sugar Research and Development Corporation. The program aims to provide participants with the skills, knowledge, confidence and networks that will enable them to participate effectively at an individual, enterprise and industry level.

The National Farmers' Federation has joined calls for early action to tackle climate change, with its Policy Council voting to join the Australian Business Roundtable on Climate Change.

The Board of Standards Australia decided in November to develop an Australian Standard for Organic and Biodynamic Produce, after surveying over 30 national organic sector stakeholder organisations.

The Australian Government is providing a total of $200 million over five years to help communities play a positive role in tackling Australia’s water challenge. Recipients of funding for 1,444 projects across Australia have been announced.

The 2007 Queensland Landcare Conference will be held from 22-25 August in Mackay. The theme is Making a Difference. Landcare stalwart, Dr Peter Oliver, is a keynote speaker.