- Queensland farmers have felt the full impact of Cyclone Debbie. See QFF’s latest industry and regional specific breakdown of who and what has been affected HERE.
- Bowen fruit and vegetables growers have counted costs of more than $100 million following the devastating effects of Cyclone Debbie to the Bowen Gumlu region. Media Statement HERE.
- QFF industry member Growcom has welcomed the new Horticulture Code of Conduct after months of negotiation with the Australian Government. Growcom statement HERE. View the Code on ACCC’s website HERE.
- QFF President Stuart Armitage has honoured former president and life member Gary Sansom AM following his passing last month. QFF Statement HERE.
- Murray-Darling Basin irrigators will soon be able to apply for a share of $31 million in government funding to upgrade on-farm water infrastructure. View the Deputy Prime Minister’s Media Statement HERE.
- The Queensland Government and Ergon Energy have extended the application closing date for the Agricultural Tariff Trial to Tuesday 2nd May to account for the impacts of natural disaster. Trial application form HERE.
- Farmers affected by Cyclone Debbie are being encouraged to seek disaster support online to access support networks. Minister Bill Byrne’s statement HERE. Farmer disaster support HERE.
- Do you know your rights and obligations as an employer during a natural disaster? See guide on how to best manage your workforce HERE.
- QFF industry member CANGROWERS has welcomed a Code of Conduct to prevent a repeat of the long-running marketing dispute that left 1500 growers in the sugar industry in limbo. CANEGROWERS statement HERE.
- Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA) assistance has been expanded to include an additional 12 local government areas affected by Cyclone Debbie.
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