- Queensland farmers already struggling with the cumulative impact of government policies, high energy prices and natural disasters will continue to see their input prices rise after the release of the Queensland Competition Authority’s Irrigation price investigation 2020–24 report. Read QFF’s media statement HERE.
- With some irrigation schemes facing significant cost increases and the inclusion of dam safety upgrades in the water pricing pathway without taking into account irrigators’ ability to pay, the QCA raises questions about the long-term viability of some schemes and the productivity of Queensland farmers. Read QFF’s Queensland Country Life column HERE.
- QFF CEO Dr Georgina Davis recently spoke to Rural Queensland Today about the work of the Biosecurity Queensland Ministerial Advisory Committee and why everyone should be aware of their General Biosecurity Obligation. If you missed it, listen now HERE.
- QFF has partnered with the Queensland Government to deliver workshops in Mareeba, Ayr, Bundaberg, Gatton and Mackay to help landholders apply for the Queensland Government’s Land Restoration Fund. For more information and to register, click HERE.
- The latest Energy Savers e-newsletter is now available! Stay up-to-date with the latest news including the launch of QFF and the Energy Efficiency Council’s Best Agricultural Energy Efficiency Project Award as part of the National Energy Efficiency Awards 2020 and the team’s recent Stanthorpe farm visit. Check it out HERE.
- QFF industry member CANEGROWERS says the market for top quality Australian sugar is continuing to grow. From last week, Australian sugar exporters have duty free access for 30,000 tonnes of raw sugar sales into Peru under the Peru-Australian Free Trade Agreement. More HERE.
- Nominations have opened for the 2020 Australian Cotton Industry Awards, which recognise excellence and high achievement throughout the cotton supply chain, Nominations for the Awards can be made by downloading an entry form HERE and following the instructions to submit it.
- Primary producers and small businesses impacted by the North and Far North Queensland floods last year have until Friday, 28 February 2020 to apply for Special Disaster Assistance Recovery Grants of up to $75,000 to help pay off clean up and reinstatement costs. More HERE.
- The exotic plant pest fall armyworm has been detected for the first time in Australia on the Torres Strait islands of Saibai and Erub. The moth feeds in large numbers on more than 350 plants and can cause significant economic loss. Details HERE.
- Canegrowers Herbert River invites local farmers to share an evening with Warren Davies, “The Unbreakable Farmer”. Warren Davies is not just your average Farmer. His eventful life has tested his resilience, persistence, and determination and had a massive impact on his young family, relationships, and finances. Register HERE.
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