18 Sept 2017
- Uncertainty around the proposed inland rail Yelarbon and Gowrie section remains with Southern Darling Downs landholders still waiting to learn the designated route. QFF’s QCL column HERE.
- Women play an enormous part in Queensland agriculture. This is why QFF is hosting workshops in October for women in farm businesses to encourage the next generation of farm leaders. Details HERE.
- A Productivity Commission review has praised Australia as a world leader in water management, but says there’s more to be done. Details HERE.
- QFF industry members CANEGROWERS continues to fend off political attempts to dissolve industry protectionsthat would expose them to exploits of Wilmar Sugar Mills. Details HERE.
- Lockyer Valley vegetable farmer Brendan Dipple proves farmers with a disability can have a future in agriculture. Disability Action Week article HERE.
- The 2018 Australian Biosecurity Awards which celebrate individuals and businesses that protect agriculture are now OPEN until 20 October 2017. Media release HERE.
- The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is working hard to ensure chicken farmers re-negotiating supply deals are paid fairly for the work they do. Details HERE.
- See how a Burdekin sugar cane farm is reducing irrigation energy costs by around $5,000 per year with about a 30% saving thanks to the QFF Energy Savers Program. Case study HERE. Video HERE.
- Queensland women in agriculture are encouraged to enter the 2018 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award for a chance to win a $10 000 project bursary. Details HERE. Enter HERE.
- Nominations are open for the Reef Pesticide Management Award which recognises farmers who improve water quality through the reduction of pesticides. Apply HERE. See all Reef Alliance Awards HERE.
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