- Farmers in this country are among the world’s best at growing high quality food, fibre and foliage. As a major link to consumers, supermarkets are accountable for their bargaining power and the imbalances which have resulted in cut price and ‘below the cost of production’ fresh food. Read QFF’s Queensland Country Life column HERE.
- QFF CEO Dr Georgina Davis will be part of an expert panel conducting a comprehensive government examination of the Bradfield inland irrigation scheme in Queensland. For more information click HERE.
- QFF industry member CANEGROWERS has welcomed as a step in the right direction the Liberal National Party’s early State Election commitment to restore a balance between measures to protect the Great Barrier Reef and their impact on farmers. Read more HERE.
- Congratulations to Queensland Dairyfarmers’ Organisation member and agritourism advocate Kay Tommerup who has been named an #eatqld Champion for her entrepreneurial attitude and dedication to promoting the value of the farming industry. Read more about her contribution to the agriculture sector HERE.
- QFF has been an active stakeholder in the development of Water Plans across Queensland, including those in the Murray Darling Basin. We’ve partnered with the ONE Basin CRC to work towards a resilient and sustainable MDB. Read more HERE.
- Working in close proximity to powerlines, above or below the ground, has its hazards. Contact can occur during harvesting, spraying, moving machinery and plant from one location to another or when irrigating. Electricity guides are available to help you stay safe. Read more HERE.
- Farmers with clever, sustainable agriculture ideas can turn them into reality by applying for grants of up to $100,000 under round four of the National Landcare Program: Smart Farms Small Grants program. Applications are open until 9 October 2020. For more information and to apply, click HERE.
- The Honourable Penelope Wensley AC is the new National Soils Advocate. The position contributes to protecting, restoring and maintaining the health of the Australian agricultural landscape for a secure nation and sustainable farming communities. Details HERE.
- The first round of the Land Restoration Fund has been announced and is set to deliver regional jobs, skills and infrastructure, healthier waterways, reduce carbon emissions and create more habitat for threatened species through 21 projects across Queensland. More HERE.
- Sustainable use of water is an important goal to meet the increasing demand for food, energy and environment. The University of Melbourne is holding a webinar on 9 September at 12pm on the primary challenges in precision irrigation and scopes for the future farming. Register HERE.
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