- QFF has welcomed the findings of the Northern Australia Water Resource Assessment which identified the potential for new water infrastructure that could increase the production of food and fibre in northern Australia. QFF media statement HERE.
- In light of the disappointing Federal Government decision on the National Energy Guarantee, QFF has joined with consumer groups to hold state and federal governments accountable on achieving price reductions for reliable electricity across the nation. Details HERE.
- Like drought, cyclones are part of the farming landscape in Queensland. While insuring crops against cyclones has long been viewed as fantasy by the industry, a lot of work has been done to make the idea a reality. Read QFF’s QCL column HERE.
- QFF’s Ross Henry has been working with Willis Towers Watson and the University of Southern Queensland to develop insurance products for farmers to protect against the potential impacts of extreme weather events. Read more HERE, listen HERE and for more information click HERE.
- QFF partner, Telstra has switched on 5G technology in Toowoomba this week, making it the first regional community in Australia and one of the first places in the world to be 5G ready. Details HERE.
- The latest Reef Alliance: ‘Reliable Five’ is now available! Stay up-to-date with the latest reef news and events including the 2018 Reef Champion Awards, advanced livestock management courses run by Fitzroy Basin Association Inc. and Science Week. Details HERE.
- “We do a lot of research and development to grow the best product in our climate for Australians.” Meet Currey Flowers‘ Jeremmy and Sonia Bitmead from QFF industry member Flowers Australia, who are growing excellent produce that looks and smells great too HERE!
- The Australian Farm Institute has released a report estimating the overall cost of energy to agriculture and created the Energy Cost Calculator which can be used to model the impact of energy price changes on Australian agriculture. More information HERE.
- Below average rainfall and warmer conditions are expected for spring. For more information, check out the monthly and seasonal outlooks for September to November 2018 available on the Bureau of Meteorology’s website HERE.
- The Australasia-Pacific Extension Network Roadshow will be stopping in Townsville to share their tips, tricks and a little bit of extension magic. Find more information about the workshops HERE and register to attend HERE.
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