- To meet the growing demand for food while conserving biodiversity, recent international studies have suggested that intensive, high-yielding agriculture may be the best way forward. QFF’s QCL column HERE.
- QFF has welcomed the expiration of the parliamentary disallowance period for the Northern Basin Review Instrument, providing certainty for farmers, irrigation reliant communities and the environment. Media Statement HERE.
- Legislation passed by the Queensland Government to remove the ‘non-reversion’ policy has been welcomed by QFF; however, with the change only extending to small customers (those under 100MW), it is unlikely to benefit many agricultural Media Statement HERE.
- QFF President Stuart Armitage recently spoke to Rural Queensland Today about how different agriculture is in other parts of the world following his recent travels through Europe. Listen to the conversation HERE.
- Last week, both major supermarkets announced they would put a 10c/L levy on their 3L home brand milk. QFF industry member Queensland Dairyfarmers’ Organisation says the Drought Levy needs to be all sizes, all brands and across all states. Show your support HERE.
- QFF industry member Growcom is calling for calm and common sense in the aftermath of the strawberry tampering crisis as overblown media feeds a nationwide scare. Details HERE. Don’t cut strawberries out, cut them up and continue supporting Queensland growers.
- Regional forums will be held from late September through to October as part of the Queensland Government’s commitment to review drought programs in Queensland. Community members are invited to attend to have their say. Details HERE.
- The Gasfields Commission has released an app to help improve communications in regional communities. Find out how to calculate an estimate of compensation, stay in touch with gas industry developments and contact key agencies HERE.
- Are you a farmer wanting to understand what’s really happening on your farm? The QFF-led Rural Jobs and Skills Alliance and CQUniversity are holding Data Driven Decisions Workshops in Dalby, Bundaberg, Emerald and Ayr. Register Now!
- The 2018 Farmsafe Conference will bring people together in Townsville from October 3-5 to discuss policy, practice and research and look at ways to improve safety on Australian farms. Register now HERE.
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