- While the median price of farmland across the country grew by 7.1% in 2017, it decreased by 2.8% (to $4051/ha) in Queensland. Despite this, local governments continue to increase rates for farming businesses. QFF’s QCL Column HERE.
- “The best thing to do is, if you have the chance and can do it, buy Australian produce. That flows back into Australian pockets which is a benefit for farmers doing it tough.” QFF’s Ross Henry recently spoke to A Current Affair about drought-affected farmers, check out the story HERE.
- The Australian Government has announced additional financial support for drought-affected farmers. Farmers eligible for the Farm Household Allowance could receive up to an additional $12,000 and greater access to mental health support services. More information HERE.
- If you’re a farmer or live in a rural community and are affected by drought, help is available! Details about assistance and support services are HERE. If you would like to support Australia’s drought-affected farmers, details on how you can lend a hand are also available HERE.
- QFF partner Telstra has announced today their natural disaster support arrangements will be made available to farmers in drought. To discuss payment extensions or fee waivers, call Telstra on 13 22 00 and say ‘payment options’. Learn more HERE.
- The latest Rural Jobs and Skills Alliance (RJSA) e-newsletter is now available! Read about the latest news and events including women in farm businesses and the School to Industry Partnership Program HERE.
- Energy audits and grants of up to $250,000 to implement their recommendations are available to electricity customers in regional Queensland on transitional and obsolete tariffs. Apply HERE before 7 September 2018!
- A Gold Coast bait supplier who moved raw prawns outside the movement restriction area was this week fined $10,000. All Queenslanders have a responsibility to manage biosecurity risks, and to be successful, everyone must embrace this. Details HERE.
- Tickets are on sale now for the Bioenergy STRONG 2018 Conference – Driving Commercial Outcomes. This year’s conference offers a thought provoking and motivational program to support delegates in driving commercial outcomes through bioenergy initiatives. Event details HERE.
- It’s your last chance to nominate for the 2018 Australian Farmer of the Year Awardsto celebrate and applaud the outstanding achievements of those making a significant contribution to Australian Agriculture. Applications close tomorrow, nominate HERE.
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