- The Australian Chicken Meat Federation (ACMF) has released the results of their latest national survey of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Australian meat chickens, finding that resistance to antimicrobials has decreased overall since the previous survey undertaken five years ago.
- CANEGROWERS have been working with KPMG Origins on a system to trace Queensland sugar from paddock to packet using blockchain technology. This video explains why this is an important step for the Australian sugarcane industry to showcase its sustainable sugar credentials in global markets.
- Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) are looking for an Industry Recovery and Resilience Officer to provide operational support in the delivery of our Industry Recovery and Resilience Program. The ideal candidate will have experience in natural disaster recovery, demonstrable stakeholder engagement, and a strong understanding of risk, business continuity and insurance in an agriculture context. To learn more about the role please contact QFF Project Manager, Kerry Battersby.
- Telstra is providing assistance packages to flood-affected customers throughout North-West and Central Queensland. You can apply for short-term disaster assistance packages here, or call Telstra’s dedicated disaster assistance line: 1800 888 888.
- QFF’s Localised Energy in Regions project is currently surveying agricultural producers, regional businesses, and regional councils across Queensland to determine the current and emerging appetite for microgrids, Virtual Power Plants, and Community Batteries. Register your interest to participate here.
- AgriFutures Australia has conducted an Australian first study revealing that changing perceptions around careers in agriculture may be the key to improving workforce retention and attraction across the sector. Through Ag Jobs Queensland, a dedicated industry job matching platform, QFF is showcasing the opportunities our sector has on offer – including the diverse roles across the supply chain that are often overlooked in traditional discussions of the agriculture workforce.
- A reminder that registrations are still open for our next QFF Farm Business Hour on the first 36 hours after a natural disaster event. This webinar will be held on Wednesday, 29 March from 4:00pm AEST, and will cover topics such as resilience and scenario planning, initial assessment, clean up and recovery. Find our previous Farm Business Hour episodes here.
- RCS Australia is excited to announce the GrazingforProfit Special Edition in Toowoomba this June – offering an exclusive opportunity to be taught by the man responsible for bringing GrazingforProfit into Australia, RCS Director Dr Terry McCosker OAM and RCS Chief of Delivery, David McLean. Experience this week-long program with two leading educators and minds in the Regenerative Agriculture space. Secure your seat here.
- The Queensland Government recently released its Low Emissions Agriculture Roadmap 2022–2032, co-developed with industry partners, including Queensland Farmers’ Federation, AgForce Queensland and the National Farmers’ Federation.
- The University of the Sunshine Coast, in partnership with Jobs Queensland, has developed a free 7-week course on workforce planning. The course is open to Queensland SMEs and will help owners and managers understand their workforce and identify the current and future skills needed for their businesses.