- QFF is urging farmers and rural communities to be ready for the new landfill tax commencing on 4 March 2019, following the introduction of new legislation into State Parliament last week. Read QFF’s media statement HERE.
- The current drought has led to a greater desire among consumers to buy local produce and if need be, pay a bit more for it. But supermarkets have been reluctant to reflect the increased cost of producing quality food at the checkout. QFF’s QCL column HERE.
- QFF’s Ross Henry has been working with Willis Towers Watson and the University of Southern Queensland to develop insurance products for farmers to protect against the potential impacts of extreme weather events. Listen to his conversation with Rural Queensland Today HERE, read Insurance Business Australia’s article HERE and find more information HERE.
- QFF industry member Queensland Dairyfarmers’ Organisation is campaigning for supermarkets to introduce a 10c Drought Levy on milk. This increase would apply to all products and processors must guarantee that the full 10c will go back to farmers. Sign the petition HERE.
- Grants of up to $250,000 are on the table for projects that support Queensland agriculture and create regional jobs as part of the Rural Economic Development Grants Program. Expressions of interest close 26 October, more information HERE.
- Small businesses wanting to boost their business and increase their digital and online presence can apply for Small Business Digital grant of up to $10,000. For more information or to apply, click HERE.
- Applications for the Large Customer Adjustment Program have been extended! Queensland businesses using more than 100MWh/year of electricity could receive an energy audit and up to $250,000 as a co-contribution to assist with implementing the recommendations. Apply HERE.
- Are you a young agricultural scientist, innovator or researcher? Submit your project idea for a chance to receive a grant of up to $22,000 through the Australian Government’s Science and Innovation Awards. Applications close 12 October. Apply now HERE.
- Last year, there were 72 incidents of contact with overhead powerlines in the agriculture industry. Electricity Safety Week (10-14 September) is a great opportunity to review safety systems if you work near powerlines. Check out the Electricity Safety Office website HERE for more information.
- Workplace Health and Safety Queensland are currently developing strategies for six priority industries including agriculture. Stakeholders within the industry are invited to provide feedback via an online survey. Have your say HERE.
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