13 May 2019
- Governments have an obligation to ensure people living in country areas are equally connected to the modern economy and are able to take advantage of the digital innovations and opportunities it enables. Read QFF’s QCL column HERE.
- Are you passionate about policy and the role it can play in advancing agriculture? QFF is looking for a Water Policy Adviser to join our team to advance water reforms as they affect QFF member industries and the intensive agricultural sector. Apply HERE.
- The latest Reef Alliance ‘Reliable 5’ is now available! Stay up-to-date with the latest reef news and events including a project collecting water quality data at the paddock and David Attenborough’s interactive journey across the reef HERE.
- QFF industry member Cotton Australia has announced the finalists for the 2019 Australian Cotton Industry Awards which include cotton growers, researchers and industry members from cotton-growing regions across the country. Meet the award finalists HERE.
- QFF industry member Pork Queensland and their producers have been facing a tough time recently. Consumers can help by getting some pork on their fork! Find great pork recipes, hints and guidesand learn how to choose Australian pork HERE.
- Queensland students are encouraged to sharpen their pencils, unpack their paints and get set to enter the 2020 Farm Safety calendar competition! 12 winning entrants will each receive a $250 voucher and $500 for their school. Details HERE.
- Volume II of The Australian Farmer is now live! Chock full of info on agtech, automation and machinery, women in ag, animal and plant health and much more. Read it for free now HERE.
- Queensland’s first May cyclone in 12 years is moving towards the coast as a category 2 system. Tropical Cyclone Ann is not expected to directly impact Queensland but may bring strong winds along the coast and increased shower and rain activity early this week. Details HERE.
- Are you a farmer wanting to understand what’s really happening on your farm? The Rural Jobs and Skills Alliance and TAFE Queensland are holding Embracing Digital Innovation in the Agricultural Sector workshops in Townsville, Mackay, Emerald, Bundaberg and Dalby in the coming months. Register now!
- Last chance to register for the Bundaberg Regional Irrigators Group’s ‘Adapting Renewable Energy Project’ Field Day in Bundaberg this Wednesday, 15 May. Join them to learn more about their new hybrid solar/grid power supply project that is already showing outstanding results. Details HERE.
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