​The highlights from the budget this year for farmers sees major spending on an inland rail and an increase in funding for the National Landcare Program. ​ Key points: - $8.4 billion for inland freight rail between Melbourne and Brisbane - $1 billion in Landcare funding over five years - New food safety requirements for importers, and new powers to hold product at the border - Farm Household Allowance remains capped at 3 years, but maxed out farmers can apply for loans - Live export industry gets $8.3 million to develop new welfare assurance program

Dr Stephen Ives, University of Tasmania research fellow was one of many researchers sharing insights around the impact of sharing Australia's agricultural knowledge in developing countries. ​

Improved training opportunities via the campuses at Geralton and Bunbury will deliver agricultural qualification AUR30416 – Certificate III in agricultural mechanical technology. ​ ​The course will consist of 24 core and 12 elective units and will familiarise students with the maintenance and operation of a wide variety of agricultural machinery in the automotive retail, service and repair industry. ​​​