1 Aug 2016
- It is a big week on the Gold Coast for QFF’s industry members with Nursery & Garden Industry Queensland (NGIQ) holding its annual ‘Green Expo’ (2-3 August) and Cotton Australia’s bi-annual 18th Cotton Conference (2-4 August).
- More than a quarter of Australia’s farmers are likely to leave their farms by the end of this decade finds University of Canberra research.
- ‘Flexibility needed in Murray Darling Plan’ – See QFF President Stuart Armitage’sQCL Column on forecasted impacts on St George & Dirranbandi regions HERE.
- Ten facts you need to know about the chicken and eggs on your table. See this informative article bust some of the biggest myths about intensive poultry industries.
- QFF has welcomed the chair appointments of the eight local management irrigation schemes by the State Government. QFF statement HERE.
- It is important that Queensland primary producers are aware of changes to the Personal Property Securities Register (PPSA). See what PPSA is any how it affects your business HERE.
- See the latest QFF Energy Savers case study on a Stanthorpe apple farm with a potential 18% energy saving. See this and other agriculture energy efficiency case studies HERE.
- The Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC) is currently researching diversity in decision-making within the Agriculture sectorand are seeking industry input. Take the survey HERE.
- Want to learn more about how you can get involved with the Farm Co-operatives and Collaboration Pilot Program? A free forum is being held in Kingscliff, NSW on29-30 August 2016. Details & registration HERE.
- Bureaucratic land planning is limiting the pork industry’s growth potential and viability, says Australian Pork. Pork Qld Inc. is a QFF industry member.
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