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The NSW Government has advised that grants will be made available to farmers, small businesses and not-for-profit organisations that have impacted by the recent storms and floods.  The public notice states, “The NSW and Australian Governments are working together to provide financial support to businesses impacted by the recent storms and floods. Eligible primary producers can apply now for a Special Disaster Grant of up to $75,000 on the Rural Assistance Authority website. Small businesses and not-for-profit organisations may be eligible for a grant of up to $50,000. Register your interest and we’ll notify you when more information, including eligibility criteria and how to apply, becomes available.” Visit the relevant… Read More

A community Bee Futures Environmental Showcase day was held on Sunday the 27th of February 2022 at Old Bar on the Mid North Coast. Despite heavy rain and potential flash flooding, over 30 community stakeholder participated in the event. Participants ranged from 5 years to 85 and ranged from young beekeeping enthusiasts to industry experts with over 45 years of experience. Some of the participants were from the Manning Valley Amateur Beekeeping Association and others from high schools from the region who were interested in introducing bee keeping and environmental sustainability to their curriculum. It is anticipated that some potential School Based Traineeships will result from the showcase day. Many… Read More

Are you interested in environmental sustainability, food security and bees? Did you know that 65% of the food that we eat is pollinated by bees? Did you know that there are many different types of bees in Australia, both native bees and European Honey bees? All bees play a vital role in Australia’s ecosystems, biodiversity and maintaining our food security. Do you live in New England Area? The Agrifood Industry Training Advisory Body will host FREE beekeeping workshops for the communities in these regions. Everyone is welcome ! Proudly supported by ANZ Bank. Come and meet your local beekeepers. Come and learn about beekeeping from an international industry expert with more… Read More

Claire Field, Consultant and an advisor to the tertiary education sector at Claire Field & Associates, reports in 9 February 2022 edition of Campus Morning Mail on the keynote address Prof. Lorna Unwin from University College London gave on the changing world of work and what it means for VET. This is an interesting piece Claire reports on, as the Professor, “argued that if the sector is to continue to have relevance, we need to shift our thinking of VET being predominantly institutionally focussed (mostly on a student’s initial post-school qualification) to a broader focus on developing learners’ expertise throughout their life.”  Something not new to some practitioners in industry.… Read More

Are you interested in environmental sustainability, food security and bees? Did you know that 65% of the food that we eat is pollinated by bees? Did you know that there are many different types of bees in Australia, both native bees and European Honey bees? All bees play a vital role in Australia’s ecosystems, biodiversity and maintaining our food security. Do you live in Greater Sydney Area? The Agrifood Industry Training Advisory Body in conjunction with the Cumberland Beekeeping Club and the NSW Apiarist Association (Sydney Branch) will host FREE beekeeping workshops for the communities in these regions. Everyone is welcome ! Proudly sponsored by Stocklands. Come and meet your local beekeepers.… Read More

The Agrifood Industry Training Advisory Body (ITAB) has a new website address. If you are reading this you probably have already visited it at www.agrifooditab.com.au. This is in line with the new name of the organisation Agrifood ITAB. As a registered charity, the Agrifood ITAB is still assisting industry, schools, community and the environment with new and interesting projects such as bee futures on the 12th December 2021. If you wish to contact the ITAB the new email address of the Executive Officer is Melissa@agrifooditab.com.au