- Water & agriculture are naturally linked. This is why QFF President Stuart Armitage has called for agricultural water to join Queensland’s agriculture ministerial portfolio in his latest QCL column HERE.
- Lockyer Valley fruit and vegetable growers have capacity and are ready to feed growing Asian markets. Details on the exciting opportunities for horticulture growers in the region HERE.
- QFF has welcomed the federal government’s second round funding for the $2 million Package Assisting Small Exporters (PASE). Small businesses and farmers are encouraged to apply. QFF comment HERE. PASE details HERE.
- Ergon Energy has announced tariff trials to help farmers better understand business electricity needs and demands in regional Queensland. QFF statement HERE. Ergon Energy trial details HERE.
- QFF industry member CANEGROWERS is working with behavioural psychologists as part of its ongoing work to improve the industry’s impact on the Great Barrier Reef. Listen to the ABC Radio National feature HERE.
- The federal government is improving access to safe and effective agricultural and veterinary (agvet) chemicals, with $2.5 million in grants approved for priority uses, including for citrus fruit, field peas and dairy cattle. Details HERE.
- Farmers are encouraged to have say on new Great Artesian Basin water plan at public information sessions being held throughout affected regional centres. See the plan HERE. Make a submission HERE. Public forum details HERE.
- The state government has approved an additional $50 million for concessional loans through the QRAA’s Primary Industry Productivity Enhancement Scheme (PIPES). Statement HERE. Details HERE.
- The ATO has noticed that some agricultural businesses have been claiming the R&D incentive incorrectly. Get the latest ‘tax alerts‘ for advice on claiming and be sure to double check the R&D Checklist HERE.
- Queenslanders are eating more eggs than ever before, according to QFF industry member Queensland United Egg Producers (QUEP). The 3% increase from last year is great news for egg farmers. Cairns Post article HERE.
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