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New analysis from Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) points to a bounce back in the traditional wool consumption markets of the U.K. and United States for the 2021 Fall-Winter season. AWI noted that this follows sales and imports growth in China, South Korea and Japan in recent months. AWI CEO Stuart McCullough said there is growing…
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AFC outlines 2-step plan for $1 million grant
By Imogen Bailey | 14 May 2021
The Australian Fashion Council (AFC) has been awarded a $1 million grant from the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources (DISER).
The grant will be used to fund a two-step project which will first; establish a clear identity and trademark for Australian fashion brands to heighten demand and awareness of Australian fashion both domestically and overseas; and, second; will work to create more local manufacturing.
Speaking to
Ragtrader, AFC CEO Leila Naja Hibri said the first phase is focused on heightening the profile of Australia s vibrant fashion industry. The idea was that we need to as an industry, identify Australian fashion, in terms of branding, brand positioning, and messaging.
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Bootcamp is back in Bendigo for young farmers
Agriculture Victoria is running its first face-to-face Young Farmer Business Bootcamp in 12 months in Bendigo in June.
Agriculture Victoria’s Young Farmer Network is excited to announce the two-day business bootcamp for those who are young or new to managing a farm business and wanting to forge a long and successful career in beef, sheep or mixed farming enterprises.
Young Farmer coordinator Sarah Wallis said participants can expect to improve their understanding of profit and loss and cash flow budgeting, balance sheets and gross margins, risk management, and financial planning and analysis from doing the camp.
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Subscriber only BUNDABERG university student Lilly Rehbein is staring into a bright future with the awarding of a scholarship to support her career in agriculture. The 2021 Horizon Scholarship is an initiative supported by six Research and Development Corporations, along with Cooperative Research Centre for Developing Northern Australia and FMC Australasia to develop the next generation of rural leaders. Following an extensive judging process focused on the applicants commitment to agriculture, leadership potential and career aspirations, 20 students from around the country were awarded the scholarship. Ms Rehbein is sponsored by Hort Innovation and will receive a $10,000 bursary over two years, and plenty of opportunities to develop her leadership skills and expand her networks.