12 Oct 2020
- QFF has acknowledged the increased spending in the agriculture portfolio in the 2020-21 Federal Budget and urged the next Queensland Parliament to capitalise on the new funding opportunities that are ripe for the picking. Read the media statement HERE.
- QFF has reached a major milestone in the Energy Savers Plus Program Extension, with 100 per cent of farm energy audits now complete and many participants beginning their power saving stories. Read the media statement HERE.
- Preparing for natural disasters is critical to disaster resilience and will ensure Queensland’s farmers can get back to doing what they do best – producing world class food, fibre and foliage. Read QFF’s Queensland Country Life column HERE.
- Are you a farmer who employs workers from diverse cultures and languages? Join the Rural Jobs and Skills Alliance and Moving Cultures Moving Stories for a webinar at 9.30am on 21 October to learn how to break down barriers and promote meaningful communication in your work environment. Register HERE.
- QFF is looking for a Workforce Planning Project Officer to join our team! The role will build workforce planning capability across the industry and develop a workforce plan to build a sustainable agricultural workforce. Applications close 14 October. Details HERE.
- For almost three years, QFF industry member Queensland Dairyfarmers’ Organisation has been working on developing an alternate mechanism to help dairy farmers to receive a sustainable and fair farmgate price. The Fair Go Dairy® Logo application has been submitted for authorisation with the ACCC. Details HERE.
- QFF industry member Growcom has announced the appointment of Mr Stephen Barnard as their new Chief Executive Officer. He will commence in the role on 19 October. Details HERE.
- QFF industry member Cotton Australia recently celebrated World Cotton Day, which recognised the international cotton industry and its contribution to communities and the global economy. Read more HERE.
- This week is Queensland Mental Health Week, an annual awareness week that aims to shine a spotlight on individual and community mental health and wellbeing. For more information and to get involved, click HERE.
- On 3 October 2020, changes were made to the ACCC’s Food and Grocery Code of conduct. These changes will impact you if you supply grocery products to retailers or wholesalers who are bound by the Code. For more information about the changes, click HERE.
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