- CANEGROWERS has welcomed the Queensland Environment Minister’s signed commitment to the sugarcane industry which recognises decades of grower investment in the environment. Details HERE.
- Prawn farmers affected by White Spot Disease can now apply for up to $3 million in low-interest finance through the Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority (QRIDA) to aid their recovery.
- ‘Politics over power’ has prevailed with both political sides distorting facts on the energy sector. See QFF’s QCL column addressing on-going energy concerns in agriculture HERE.
- Land clearing has caused species death, habitat loss, and reduced the resilience of endangered animal and plant species to adapt to climate change, according to a new report released by the Environment Minister. Details HERE.
- Copies of all of QFF’s recent submissions are now available online. This page will be updated as QFF continues its advocacy on behalf of the Queensland agricultural sector. See submissions HERE.
- The annual Queensland sugar crush is underway following a rough start to 2017 for many cane growers. The Australian Sugar Milling Council predicts 34 million tonnes of cane will be crushed (about the same as last year).
- The Red Rhapsody variety of strawberry developed by QDAF designed to be more resilient, cheaper to grow and harvest is now available. Minister’s statement HERE. ABC Rural article HERE.
- The Queensland bulk water opportunities statement (QBWOS) designed to better use bulk water infrastructure has been released by the state government. QBWOS details HERE.
- The Regulated Waste Classification and Waste-related Environmentally Relevant Activity (ERA) framework is currently being reviewed. There are two upcoming regional consultations in Townsville (25/7) & Gladstone (27/7).
- QFF industry member Growcom has responded to last week’s ABC’s Australian Story on the backpacker working visa program. See QCL column HERE.
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