- A new report released by the QFF has aimed to identify and dispel common myths about working in agriculture to encourage more young people on their gap year to experience the sector. Read QFF’s media release HERE.
- QFF has welcomed the activation of Category C assistance for farmers beginning the recovery process following damage caused by Tropical Cyclone Niran. Farmers in the Cairns, Cassowary Coast, Hinchinbrook, Mareeba and Tablelands local government areas are eligible for grants of up to $25,000. Read more HERE.
- QFF is calling on the state government to implement co-funding opportunities for farmers and other businesses to undertake a range of safety improvements after new statistics showed Queensland had one of the highest numbers of on-farm deaths in the country. Read QFF’s media release HERE.
- Reducing farm fatalities requires significant investment of energy, capital and human resources, but we have many opportunities and we must make the most of them. Read QFF’s Queensland Country Life column about farm safety HERE.
- QFF has partnered with Safe Ag Systems to help you stay on top of compliance requirements and change safety culture in the workplace. Receive a unique code which entitles you to a 10 per cent discount on the purchase of an annual-paid subscription when you sign up HERE.
- QFF industry member Queensland Dairyfarmers’ Organisation has been granted authorisation by the ACCC for the Fair Go Dairy® Logo Scheme. The logo will help consumers identify and support dairy brands paying their farmers a sustainable and fair farmgate price and whose products are made using milk from Queensland farms and Queensland cows. Read more HERE.
- Expanding existing and creating new trade relationships is going to be essential if agriculture is to act as the cornerstone of the Queensland economic recovery from COVID-19. While horticulture is an exceptionally efficient engine in turning sunshine, soils, energy and water into regional jobs and wealth, we need new destinations for our produce. More from Growcom HERE.
- The Australian Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment is undertaking an evaluation of the Farm Management Deposits Scheme (FMDS) to ensure it meets expectations of users and operates efficiently. Have your say on how the FMDS is run and how it helps primary producers through tough times HERE.
- Grants of up to $10,000 are now available to Queensland exporters that already have an e-commerce deal to ramp up their online activity in Queensland’s key export markets and better sell their products online to overseas customers. More information and apply HERE.
- Join QFF at the Australian Farm Institute‘s Agriculture and trade in disrupted economies Conference on Thursday 17 June 2021 in Toowoomba to participate in leading the farm policy discussions which shape Australian agriculture. For more information and to register, click HERE.