- As farmers’ eyes look to the skies ahead of storm season, Queensland primary producers now have access to practical tools and tailored education resources to better prepare for flooding following the conclusion of a QFF disaster resilience project. Read QFF’s media statement HERE.
- The agriculture sector recognises the need to embrace the use of technology. However, uncertainties remain around the level of investment in Agtech RD&E to realise these opportunities and the support of the digital skills needed to integrate these technologies on farm. QFF’s Queensland Country Life column HERE.
- Join the Rural Jobs and Skills Alliance for a webinar at 9.30am on 21 October providing an introductory understanding of culture, language and perspectives to engage and increase participation of employees from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities. Register HERE.
- QFF is looking for a Workforce Planning Project Officer to join our team! The role will build workforce planning capability across the industry and develop a workforce plan to build a sustainable agricultural workforce. Applications close on 14 October, 2020. For more information and to apply, click HERE.
- QFF industry member Growcom has welcomed two separate measures announced by the Federal Government designed to address the critical labour shortage facing the horticulture industry, but warned greater interventions were likely still required. Details HERE.
- Queensland farmers are encouraged to prepare their properties and infrastructure to mitigate any potential impacts of a severe weather event, after the Bureau of Meteorology declared that La Niña has developed in the Pacific Ocean. For more information, visit the Farmer Disaster Support website HERE.
- Building Queensland and Sunwater are asking North Queensland farmers what water they need to grow their businesses and jobs as part of the business case for raising the Burdekin Falls Dam. Have your say by participating in a 30-minute online survey before 30 October HERE.
- October is National Safe Work Month, a time to make your commitment to improving safety and health in your workplace. This year’s theme, Work Health and Safety through COVID-19, acknowledges the impacts of COVID-19 on Australian businesses, employers and workers. Get involved HERE.
- A new Australian Council of Learned Academies report has found the adoption of emerging agtech could help to respond to future trends and catalyse the transformational change needed in the agricultural sector, in terms of profitability, sustainability and productivity. Read more HERE.
- The China-Australia Chamber of Commerce in Beijing is looking for industry perspectives to gauge the impact of Covid-19 and the state of Sino-Australia relations on Australian Agribusinesses in China. Have your say before 9 October HERE.
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