12 Sept 2022
- A joint funded project through the US-Australia Fulbright Commission, Central Queensland University and The Ohio State University is recruiting input through a brief, anonymous survey for a project titled User-defined Barriers to Agrivoltaics, A Promising Energy-Farming System. Please note that no special knowledge of agrivoltaics/agrisolar is required to complete the survey. They hope to hear from as many people as possible, regardless of their familiarity with AV/AS. The survey can be found HERE.
- AUSVEG, in collaboration with The Agriculture Collective, has launched a new video series Behind the Farm Gate. The series features interviews with businesses, employers, and employees on horticulture farms around Australia to give potential workers and the broader public more information about what working on a vegetable farm is really like, and to break down some of the misconceptions on the career opportunities in horticulture. Check out their first video HERE.
- Well done to national winner Stephanie Trethewey, and state and territory winners of the AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award for 2022. A hearty congratulations especially to Queensland’s own Rebecca Bradshaw. What an outstanding field of rural women who have done themselves, their businesses and the sector proud. Read all about these remarkable women HERE.
- The Jobs and Skills Summit was held in Canberra last week where a tripartite agreement was signed between peak industry bodies, key unions and the Albanese Government to implement a range of agreed improvements to skills and training, workplace safety, housing, and the PALM Scheme. Will this deliver the outcomes on the ground that industry need? Read Growcom’s thoughts HERE.
- QFF Members eastAUSmilk report that the outlook for dairy is positive but the weather, labour shortages and high input costs remain challenging. More details HERE.
- Biosecurity remains front of mind for Queensland farmers. QFF have made a submission to the Senate Standing Committee on rural and Regional Affairs and Transport seeking views on the adequacy of Australia’s biosecurity measures and response preparedness, read it HERE.
- Although Queensland remains free of varroa mite, Biosecurity Queensland continues to be vigilant to minimise the risk of this pest entering our state. Following consultation with the Queensland Beekeeper’s Association, biosecurity instrument permit conditions have been developed for those bees, hives, and equipment returning to Queensland from attending the 2022 almond pollination event in Victoria and South Australia. Read more HERE. Apply for a biosecurity instrument permit HERE.
- Applications close on 23 September for the 2023 Science and Innovation Awards for Young People in Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. This competitive annual grant program supports young Australians aged 18-35 by funding projects that will benefit Australia’s primary industries. In partnership with Australia’s leading research and development corporations and industry associations, there are 12 industry categories each worth up to $22K. Go to GrantConnect, log in and search for GO5686.
- Fall armyworm has been detected in NSW. This insect pest is a serious threat to a wide range of industries including sugarcane, cotton, vegetables grains and rice. Growers dealing with fall armyworm can access the latest online resources using the Queensland Government’s FAW Engagement eHub, which features information on pest management, moth activities and research results. Visit the hub HERE.
- Is your business ready to respond to changes in staffing, explore growth and expansion, and/or start planning for the future? Learn how in the Workforce Planning Connect – Tools for Agricultural Business webinar on 22 September. This is one of a suite of free workforce planning resources developed by QFF in collaboration with Jobs Queensland for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Register HERE.
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