15 Jan 2018
- Almost five years after drought was last officially declared in Queensland, two-thirds of the state, or 120 million hectares, remain drought declared. The Australian looks at the continued struggle for many of our farmers and their communities HERE.
- The Heart of Australia cardiac and respiratory truck is changing how rural and regional Queenslanders engage with medical assistance and support. QFF President Stuart Armitage offers personal reflections on this life saving service in his latest QCL column HERE.
- The plight of Queensland pineapple farms hit the headlines after growers claimed Golden Circle refused to open the cannery, leaving 100 tonnes of fruit to rot. QFF industry member Growcom has called for perspective amid public backlash in statement HERE.
- QFF industry member Queensland Dairyfarmers’ Organisation (QDO) has elected a new look leadership team with South Burnett farmer Brian Tessmann as President and Sunshine Coast Hinterland farmer Matthew Trace as Vice-President.
- QFF industry members CANEGROWERS has hit back at the Australian Medical Association’s renewed calls for a sugar tax, saying their industry is being demonised by the irrational proposal. Details HERE.
- Could eating a bunch of fruit and veg a day save us, not just doctors’ bills but counselling fees and antidepressant pills? According to the findings of a large-scale study by researchers the answer is an enthusiastic yes.
- 200 more farmers are urgently needed to sign up for the extended QFF & Ergon Energy Energy Savers programoffering up to up to $20,000 in matched funding to implement recommendations from the audits. Details HERE. Sign up HERE.
- The State Government is seeking submissions for the preparation of End of Waste (EOW) Codes under the Waste Reduction and Recycling Act 2011. If your business or sector can make use of a valuable resource currently going to waste or want to formalise your current application, see details HERE.
- 2017 was Australia’s third-warmest year on record, with a national mean temperature 0.95 degrees above average. See BOM’s national and regional climate highlights HERE and Annual Climate Statement 2017 video HERE.
- QFF’s February Workplace Essentials Seminars are filling fast. Secure your seat for Mackay (6/2), Bowen (7/2), Charters Towers (8/2), Kingaroy (20/2), Chinchilla (21/2) & Boonah (22/2) HERE
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