15 July 2019
- QFF has expressed disappointment in ABC News’ Four Corners program after it failed to represent the full picture of irrigation and water management in the Murray Darling Basin. Read the QFF media statement HERE.
- QFF industry member Cotton Australia said the Four Corners story was riddled with factual errors and guided the audience down a path of misrepresentation about the fundamentals of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan. Read their response HERE.
- QFF is encouraging irrigators and irrigation groups along the Dawson River to consider an offer by the Queensland Government to access the state’s strategic water reserve. Read the media statement HERE.
- As farmers are called on to increase production while reducing their ecological footprint and input resources such as water and chemicals, research outcomes and technology that can deliver real solutions are becoming increasingly important. Read QFF’s QCL column HERE.
- The latest Rural Jobs and Skills Alliance e-newsletter is now available! Read about the latest news and events including 14 new extension trainees working on the Great Barrier Reef and agriculture workforce visas. Check it out HERE.
- QFF industry member Flowers Australia said national businesses that masquerade as local are the biggest concern for the industry with a group of florists calling on the ACCC to investigate the practice. Read the story HERE.
- New laws have been introduced in the state and federalgovernments to protect farmer’s privacy and prevent animal activists trespassing on their land. Farmers and agricultural businesses are encouraged to have their say on the Queensland Bill by 12pm today HERE and Federal Bill by 6 September HERE.
- Join ABARES for their Bundaberg Regional Outlook conference on Wednesday 7 August. Meet local producers and industry speakers to discuss a range of important issues for the region. For more information or to register your attendance, click HERE.
- The Regional Investment Corporation is hosting a webinar on 1 August to guide producers through eligibility, terms and the application procedures for the RIC’s suite of farm business loans. Find more information or register HERE.
- Marine scientist Dr Peter Ridd is joining Queensland farmers fighting increasing state government Reef regulations. Dr Ridd will present at a public event in Bundaberg on 12 August, providing expert evidence that further Reef regulations are not needed. Tickets are free, book yours HERE.
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