18 Dec 2017
- QFF welcomes the new State Cabinet and looks forward to working with key ministers to deliver a thriving agriculture sector in the interest of farmers. QFF Statement HERE.
- The LNP has revealed its shadow ministry under new Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington. Details HERE.
- QFF President Stuart Armitage calls upon the re-elected government to make agriculture a policy priority as a major employer that supports regional communities and the economy. QCL column HERE.
- A failure of biosecurity likely led to the white spot disease outbreak with a 25% reduction in front-line inspection staff in the last five years. Details HERE.
- The Melbourne to Brisbane Inland Rail project has revealed its Inner & Southern Darling Downs Community Consultative Committee. Details HERE.
- Meet Manase Latu, a seasonal worker from Tonga who works as a Team Leader on a Mundubbera citrus farm. See how he drives success for the farm business and his family back home HERE.
- QFF industry member Queensland Dairyfarmers Organisation (QDO) says the dairy industry must maintain its image by staying vigilant of how the public sees its farming processes. QCL column HERE.
- QFF industry member Cotton Australia has revealed its Cotton Christmas List to support brands that support Aussie cotton. List HERE.
- The Australian Farmer digital book is a one-stop shop resource for farmers to learn about Science and Innovation, Soil Management, and Sustainability. Access it HERE.
- Want to see what tickled your fancy this year? Take a trip down memory lane and relive 2017 by taking a look at the most clicked ’10 things’ of 2017 HERE.
QFF’s ’10 things’ will be taking a break over the Christmas – New Years season, recommencing on Monday 8 January 2018.
The QFF office will be closed from Friday 12 noon, 22 December 2017. Reopening on Tuesday, 2 January 2018.
Merry Christmas from the all of us in the QFF team.
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