- QFF has congratulated all 18 Ministers appointed to the new State Cabinet and looks forward to working constructively with 10 key portfolios throughout the next term to achieve our vision for a thriving agriculture sector. Read QFF’s media release HERE.
- From the Big Pineapple and Melon Festival, to dairy farms and wineries, to providores and farm stay accommodation, regional and rural Queensland is awash with authentic agritourism experiences. Read QFF’s Queensland Country Life column HERE.
- “Our aim is not to encourage farmers to leave farming and become tourist operators, rather to develop agritourism activities that build the resilience and offering the agriculture sector can provide.” Read InQueensland’s article about QFF’s Queensland Agritourism Roadmap HERE.
- Since the start of the pandemic the agriculture industry has been warning state and federal governments alike of a coming shortage of seasonal workers. Now with the shortage becoming reality, industry is now telling governments that things will get worse before they get better. More from QFF industry member Growcom HERE.
- If you’re interested in teaching about the Australian cotton industry in your classroom, then explore QFF industry member Cotton Australia’s insightful education resources. From lessons and units, to videos, posters and and education kit – they have you covered HERE.
- The National Harvest Virtual Jobs Fair on Thursday, 19 November 2020 will allow job seekers, growers, employers and other agribusinesses to discuss job opportunities and career options for harvest and agriculture jobs across Australia. For more information and to register to attend, click HERE.
- A new electronic border pass system is now in effect for those wishing to enter Queensland. For agricultural businesses and workers, these new changes will ensure faster assessment and provision of border passes. For more information, click HERE.
- Due to COVID-19 restrictions about holding events, the Coastal Farming Systems team at the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries have come up with a creative alternative to their annual field day. They have created a video to give their stakeholders a flavour of being at a real field day. Check it out HERE.
- The Primary Industries Education Foundation Australia is running their their Farmer Time program in the lead up to National Agriculture Day on 20 November 2020 by providing classrooms with a glimpse into the day-to-day of a primary producer. For more information, click HERE.
- Join the Renewables in Agriculture Conference and Farmers for Climate Action on Wednesday, 9 December to hear how farmers are benefiting from renewable energies, as well as new research out of the US focused on growing crops under solar panels. Register HERE.