14 Aug 2017
- Nursery, flowers, cotton and agriculture are all on show at the Ekka. See details on how you can see exhibits by QFF industry members Nursery & Garden Industry Queensland (NGIQ), Cotton Australia & The Flowers Association HERE.
- Farmers are starting to feel heat from Queensland’s rapid solar expansion. See QFF industry member Growcom’s concerns with solar planning policy vacuum HERE.
- QFF industry member Queensland Dairyfarmers’ Organisation (QDO) has welcomed State Government funding to develop its own ‘Fair Milk Logo’. QDO statement HERE. Government statement HERE.
- QFF industry member Cotton Australia reflects on its achievements over the past 12 months and what they mean for the upcoming season. Full column HERE.
- How does the other side of the world do agriculture? QFF President Stuart Armitage reflects on his 6 weeks abroad in the United Kingdom in his QCL column HERE.
- October is Safe Work Month with events being held around the state focusing on safety leadership, culture and mental health in the workplace. Details on how you can get involved HERE.
- The Gasfields Commission has hired two new regional engagement officers based in Dalby and Roma on the ground in the Surat Basin. Details HERE.
- Agriculture has been a key part of the Sunshine Coast. See how the horticulture, sugar cane and dairy industries continue to have a major impact on the region HERE.
- Are you up to date with the latest Horticulture Code of Conduct? QFF industry members Growcom in conjunction with the ACCC are conducting free workshops across the state in August. Details available HERE.
- A US biotechnology company wants to use Austalia’s sugar to make the world more renewable. See how milled sugar is used as sustainable replacements for animal and plant ingredients HERE.
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