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10 things to know from QFF – 13 March 17

13 Mar 2017

  1. Seven more regions in Queensland have been drought declared bringing the total area of the state in drought to 87%. See the Agriculture Minister’s Media Statement HERE. Localised farmers support available HERE.
  2. The Federal Coalition has committed $650,000 to the ‘NuWater’ feasibility project, funded through the National Water Infrastructure Development Fund (NWIDF) and managed by QFF in partnership with an unofficial consortium. Details & media release HERE.
  3. The Queensland Government has outlined its proposal to broaden reef regulations to include the banana, horticulture and grains industries, and crack down on sugarcane and grazing. QFF media statement HERE.
  4. The Australian Bureau of Agriculture and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) has revealed the agricultural sector will break a new record this financial year, peaking at $63.8 billion. See ABC article HERE.
  5. The rising cost of electricity continues to be the number one concern for farm businesses. Reform is needed to deliver long term solutions on affordable electricity. QFF column HERE.
  6. Queensland irrigators are being forced to make the switch to diesel due to high electricity prices. See ABC 7.30 piece HERE. See the work QFF is doing with farmers to help reduce power bills through the Energy Savers project HERE.
  7. Fair Work Australia is warning backpackers against being scammed by Gumtree ads for farm work in the Bundaberg region. See statement HERE.
  8. The Queensland Rural Jobs & Skills Alliance (RJSA) has sent out its latest e-news featuring education and training updates. See the latest edition HERE. Sign up for future editions HERE (form at bottom of the page).
  9. #MoreThanFlow spokesman Michael Murray has thanked the community for their submissions to the Northern Basin Review. The Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) is currently considering its final recommendations.
  10. QFF industry member Cotton Australia has teamed up with Kmart Australia to expand their range of Australian cotton products with Australian Grown Cotton T-shirts. Cotton Australia announcement HERE. Kmart advertisement HERE.

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