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Co-operation
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COVID-19 crisis
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ISSUES facing the farming sector dur- ing the COVID-19 crisis were the focus of discussion during a recent telephone hook-up of Austral- ia’s agricultural min- isters.
ministers were asked to agree to the live- stock saleyard and wool auction proto- cols to ensure these continue.”
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Federal Minister for Agriculture David Littleproud said the conversation was both co-operative and con- structive.
Minister Littleproud explained that this is an important link in the supply chain and the confirmation will reduce anxiety for the sector and producers.
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“The Federal Gov- ernment sought agree- ment from the states to adopt strict proto- cols for infection of staff found to have COVID-19, and for food processing under the standards set by the Food Standards Australia New Zea- land.
“The saleyard and auction standards industry has put in place are practical in reducing the threat of COVID-19, and allow those who need to at- tend to do so.
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“Adoption will pro- vide clear direction to processors in ad- dressing the safety and continuity of their business if any staff are found to have been infected,” he said.
“Thanks are ex- tended to state and territory representa- tives for their hard work and dedication to Australia’s agricul- ture and the nation’s food security.
“The organic agricultur-
The 2019 Australian Or- ganic Market Report re- veals the current area of land under certified organ- ic management in Australia is over 35 million hectares, which is about 9.6 percent of farmland – more than half of all certified land area on earth.
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“This will provide confidence to the community that not only does food con- tinue to remain safe but also reliable.
“Co-operation is how we will make it through this crisis, and post-virus we will have a stronger, more robust agricultural sector.”
There are currently more than 2000 certified organ- ic primary producers in Australia including farm- ers, graziers, apiarists and wild harvesters.
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“The standards in- clude limiting attend- ance to essential sale- yard staff, accredited livestock agents and genuine buyers.
Australian Organic CEO Niki Ford said: “As a member, we have been in weekly meetings with the NFF to support focus in the agricultural area, and now more than ever given the current crisis, will continue to back them.”
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