- Over 60% of farms in QFF’s Energy Savers program have or plan to implement energy efficiency projects, with a big uptake in improving irrigation. QFF media statement HERE. President Stuart Armitage’s QCL column HERE.
- Indonesia has agreed to reduce tariffs on Australian raw sugar imports from 8pc to 5pc, as part of a move towards a new free trade deal. Details HERE.
- QFF is delivering a a $1.5 million Cyclone Debbie Agricultural Recovery and Resilience project to assist affected farmers. The funding is part of the Federal and State Governments’ $96.2 million commitment to Category D funding. Details HERE.
- The Federal Government will form a community committee of landholders, businesses and residents to provide feedback on the controversial Border to Gowrie inland rail. Details HERE.
- See how a Clare melon farm is delivering $25,000 off their annual $250,000 power bill, thanks to QFF’s Energy Savers Program. Case study HERE. Video HERE.
- The 2018 Nuffield Scholarships have been revealed, including five from Queensland. See full list of 24 winners HERE.
- QFF is encouraging Agriculture businesses to fill out the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIQ) Pulse Survey to assist governments in changing the way they respond to natural disasters. Survey HERE.
- The Queensland Government is hosting a series of information sessions on their Climate Change response strategies and what they mean for you. Details and registration HERE.
- QFF industry member Growcom is calling on both sides of politics to make a commitment to increase funding for Queensland’s $2.7 billion plant industry. QCL column HERE.
- Farmers in the Condamine Alluvium Aquifers are encouraged to attend information sessions this week about the Murray Darling Basin Plan. Media statement from QFF, and industry members Central Downs Irrigators Limited and Cotton Australia HERE.
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