- QFF has hit the ground running in 2018 in renewing its push for the removal of stamp duty on agricultural insurance products after parts of the Darling Downs and South Burnett were battered by wild storms.
- QFF horticulture industry member Growcom has outlined what is in store for 2018 in its latest column in the QCL. See the summary including Freshcare, HARPS, Hort Code compliance and Hort Connections 2018 HERE.
- As the New Year begins, so too does the newly re-elected State Government’s agenda. See QFF’s list of how the Government can start delivering for farmers HERE.
- The latest edition of the Reef Alliance’s ‘Reliable 5’ is out now including the latest results from the 2017 Reef Impact Statement! View HERE.
- In five years the number of people employed in Queensland agriculture has increased by 10.8% along with a 7% increase in employment in the food supply chain. QFF explains how jobs, tech, skills and prosperity are on the table for Ag in 2018 HERE.
- Students looking to launch their career in agriculture are being encouraged to apply for scholarships to study at Queensland Agricultural Training Colleges (QATC) in 2018. Details HERE.
- The National Irrigators’ Council is conducting a survey to ensure up-to-date advice to empower irrigators to reduce their energy costs for irrigation. Details HERE. Survey HERE.
- NASA experiments to grow wheat in space have inspired Australian scientists to develop a world-first speed-breeding program that cuts a decade off the time it takes to deliver new varieties.
- Can rural Research & Develoepment Corporations (RDCs) survive another twenty-five years? The Australian Farm Institute’s Mick Keogh reflects on the state and future of our industry’s RDC model.
- Applications for Cyclone Debbie recovery grants close on 12 January 2018. Contact QRIDA on 1800 623 946 to discuss your application and make an appointment. Details HERE.
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