11 June 2018
- The waste levy introduced in the Queensland Government’s Recycling and Waste Industry Directions Paper will make waste disposal more expensive for all businesses including the state’s agricultural sector and may result in increased illegally dumped wastes. QFF’s QCL column HERE.
- QFF’s Senior Policy Advisor Dr Georgina Davis recently spoke to The Guardian Australia about the spread of large scale solar developments across Queensland’s prime agricultural land. You can read the story HERE.
- Catch the Fair Farms Team at the 2018 Hort Connections Trade Show this month to discuss employment procedures, Fair Work compliance and the Fair Farms Initiative. Drop by the Growcom booth for a chat and discuss any issues or concerns you may have. Details HERE.
- The Queensland Government has released the ShapingSEQ: Rural Precincts Guideline to assist local governments in understanding, preparing and implementing rural precincts. Read the Guideline HERE.
- The Australian Government has announced an additional $20 million in funding to extend the Rural Financial Counselling Service (RFCS) for farmers struggling with financial hardship or drought and help them build resilience in their businesses. Details HERE.
- The Australian Government will invest $25 million for a fourth round of the Mobile Black Spot Program, to deliver improved mobile coverage to more regional and remote communities across Australia. More information HERE.
- Congratulations to Ashlee Morgan who has been awarded the inaugural Gary Sansom Scholarship, an annual award funded by the AgriFutures Chicken Meat Program supported by industry and named in honour of a former QFF President and Life Member. Read more HERE.
- The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is holding a Primary Producer industry session in Dalby on 26 June to provide information and answer questions on Chain of Responsibility, the national Agricultural Notice and other NHVR updates. More information HERE.
- The Work Safe Queensland Farm Safety Calendar Colouring Competition for 2019 is now open. 12 $250 vouchers are up for grabs to primary students whose illustrations help spread the farm safety message. The competition closes on 29 June 2018, enter HERE!
- Who gets the family farm? Farm succession planning is a delicate conversation and can tear families apart. But Fledgling Farmers is igniting positive conversations in regional and rural Australia around succession in family farming enterprises. Read more HERE.
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