- The result of the Queensland election is still unknown as counting of the votes continues. Details HERE.
- QFF industry member Queensland Dairyfarmers’ Organisation (QDO) has slammed the ACCC’s dairy inquiry report for doing nothing to address the issues affecting Queensland dairy. QDO statement HERE.
- QFF gained insightful data from its flood recovery workshops which showed lackluster on-farm disaster recovery and need for a new approach to help affected farmers. QFF statement HERE.
- Have you got your ‘Plant Life Balance’ right? QFF industry member Nursery & Garden Industry Queensland (NGIQ) is encouraging people to increase the number of plants they have to improve air quality and well being. Details HERE. Download the free virtual greening app HERE.
- The summer edition of QFF’s Energy Savers e-news is out now. See the latest case studies & upcoming events, and how farmers can register for an expanded Energy Savers program HERE.
- Farmers are urged to get in quick before applications for the Smart Farms Small Grants Round One close on 7 December 2017. Grants between $5,000 and $100,000 are available. Details HERE.
- More than eighty women participated in workshops hosted by QFF across regional Queensland during October to identify opportunities for business development and leadership. See a wrap-up HERE.
- The Queensland Rural Jobs & Skills Alliance (RJSA) latest e-news including details on the Farm Business Management course, the Queensland Agriculture Workforce Network (QAWN) and Reef extension workshops can be seen HERE.
- Soaring electricity prices are threatening to cripple the Far North’s sugar cane industry, affecting the future sustainability of the crop and QFF industry member CANEGROWERS. Details HERE.
- When you buy your ham this Christmas, look for the pink PorkMark or the words Product of Australia for peace of mind. Queensland’s best Christmas hams revealed HERE.
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