- QFF and industry members have condemned a Parliamentary Committee recommendation that a Bill enabling restrictive Reef catchment regulations should be enacted into law without changes. Read the media statement HERE.
- If the proposed reef regulations endorsed by the Tourism Development and Environment Committee are passed by government, a greater regulatory burden will be placed on Queensland’s farmers while not guaranteeing any real benefits for the Reef. QFF’s QCL column HERE.
- QFF is looking for an extension officer to join our team. The new position will be accountable for the extension activities for the Energy Savers Program to benefit our member industries and the wider intensive agricultural sector. For more details or to apply, click HERE.
- QFF corporate partner Telstra has installed small cells in many rural, regional and remote locations to bridge the coverage gap. Find out more information about small cells with this article and short video HERE.
- QFF industry member Cotton Australia has endorsed the Pilbara Collection, a range of shirts by Ritemate Workwear, which are manufactured using only Australian cotton. Read more HERE.
- Regulations are now in effect allowing Queensland Police Service and biosecurity officers to immediately fine people who put on-farm biosecurity at risk. People who enter onto farms without authorisation now face fines of $652.75. Details HERE and QFF President Stuart Armitage’s reaction HERE.
- Farmers in the Blackall-Tambo, Boulia, Cook and Diamantina local government areas affected by Severe Tropical Cyclone Trevor in North and Central West Queensland can now apply for Disaster Assistance Loans of up to $250,000. More information HERE.
- With animal activism in the news, climate change threatening existing farming systems and the trend to veganism still growing around the world, the Australian Farm Institute‘s 2019 John Ralph Essay Competition asks, what does the future look like for animal agriculture? Enter now HERE.
- Last chance to apply for a Churchill Fellowship, applications close tomorrow, Tuesday 30 April. Don’t miss this remarkable opportunity to travel overseas to investigate a topic or an issue that you are passionate about. More information HERE.
- Whether you farm poultry or flowers, a Nuffield Australia scholarship is a springboard for all young farmers, equipping them with the experience and knowledge to effect positive change in Australian agriculture. Apply now HERE.
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