- Last week QFF made a submission to the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry on the next National Drought Agreement (NDA), which aims to create a joint approach to drought and drought management across all states and territories within Australia. Read it here.
- QFF’s EnergySQ project partners ACCIONA Energía are hosting a free site tour of their MacIntyre wind energy facility this weekend on Sunday, 10 September. QFF’s energy team will be available to share their expertise on farm energy-efficiency measures and cost savings. Register here.
- What’s the difference between GEO and low Earth orbit LEO satellites? This short video created by QFF corporate partner Telstra provides a quick overview of the changing technologies needed to meet the future connectivity needs of regional Australia. View it here. Throughout September, we will be sharing more technology and connectivity tips and tricks from Telstra.
- Cotton Australia’s General Manager Michael Murray has voiced his concerns about the Environment and Water Minister Tanya Plibersek’s decision to put water buybacks back on the table to achieve the $13 billion Murray-Darling Basin Plan. Read more here.
- Queensland landholders are eligible to receive a $10,000 grant for anyone seeking advice on a soil carbon project for their farm. This presents a great opportunity to kickstart your soil carbon farming plans with support from RCS and CarbonLink™. Read more here.
- Queensland Fire and Emergency Services are warning Queenslanders to be vigilant of arson attacks ahead of the upcoming fire season, with records showing up to 50% of bushfires across Australia are deliberately lit. QFF member Queensland Fruit and Vegetable Growers (QFVG) has developed a glovebox guide to bushfire preparedness based on grower experiences, observations and lessons learnt. Find it here.
- QFF member eastAUSmilk has continued to actively pursue priority issues, and this week met with senior advisors to the Commonwealth Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Murray Watt. Read more here.
- QFF is pleased to welcome Agribusiness Connect to our Corporate Partners program. AgriBusiness Connect is Australia’s largest agribusiness ecosystem – supporting agribusinesses by reducing barriers to innovation adoption and connecting with innovators who can deliver smart and real solutions for operations of all sizes. Find out more here.
- Australian beef producers could lead the world by developing ‘flavour profiles’ for premium products similar to those used in the wine industry, according to a leading University of Queensland researcher. Read more here.
- Applications for both host employers and participants in the National Farmers’ Federations 2024 AgCAREERSTART intake are now open. AgCAREERSTART is a gap-year program kick-starting young Australians’ careers in agriculture by connecting them with host farmers, job training and development opportunities. Learn more and register here.
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