29 July 2024
- The Hon Julie Collins MP is Australia’s new Federal Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry following a cabinet reshuffle that has Senator Murray Watt now leading the Employment and Workplace Relations portfolio. Read more here.
- The latest episode of the Canegrowers Around the Paddock Podcast featured a discussion on transporting sugarcane safely with representatives from the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator. Listen here.
- AUSVEG is currently conducting its Industry Sentiment Survey for commercial vegetable growers and packers. Insights from the survey are used by AUSVEG to add weight to their advocacy efforts and track industry sentiment over time. Participate here.
- The Australian avocado industry is seeking new export markets following a record-breaking crop of 139,000 tonnes of fruit, 65% of which was grown in Queensland. Read more here.
- The number of myBMP farm certifications has almost doubled over the past two and a half years as cotton growers around the country have united in their support for the industry’s best practice program. Read more here.
- Powerlink Queensland is hosting an online information session tomorrow at 2pm providing an overview of Queensland’s SuperGrid plans, including proposed changes to the SuperGrid’s stages and next steps. Register here.
- Following Farm Safety Week, Sparke Helmore Lawyers have shared an article discussing farming safely and how farms can mitigate some of their biggest risks. Read it here.
- Through QFF’s partnership with Mitsubishi Motors, members of QFF’s peak body members are eligible for National Fleet pricing with Mitsubishi Diamond Advantage, including for the All-New Mitsubishi Triton. Learn more here.
- Last week the Queensland Government released the latest iteration of its AgTrends data series, projecting the agriculture sector to reach its second highest ever valuation of $23.56 billion in 2024-25. Read more here.
- The Australian AGinvestment & Sustainability Summit is taking place on Thursday 29 August in Brisbane. This is a first-of-its kind event sitting at the intersection of agriculture, ESG and finance. Learn more and get early bird tickets here.
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