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10 things to know from QFF – 19 September 2016

19 Sept 2016

  1. Irrigated agriculture in Australia now worth more than $15 billion. Queensland’s irrigated industries account for more than $3.5 billion. Fruit and nuts were the most valuable irrigated commodity at $853 million. Full breakdown HERE.
  2. QFF has welcomed the board appointments of the eight local management irrigation schemes by the State Government. See QFF statement and board member appointments HERE.
  3. German Bayer AG has finally stuck a deal to buy out American biotechnology company Monsanto in a deal worth $US66 billion. The deal will make Bayer AG the world’s largest agricultural seed and chemical supplier.
  4. Plastics in agriculture have opened up opportunities for increased productivity and efficiencies throughout the sector. QFF President Stuart Armitage however argues that we should ‘Close the Plasticulture Loop‘. See QCL column HERE.
  5. QFF industry member Cotton Australia is calling on the Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) to consider the social, economic and environmental benefits of complementary measures as it finalises its Northern Basin review.
  6. In Spring it’s good to start preparing for the season ahead. See the latest article from QFF’s  farmerdisatersupport.org.au ‘Stay alert, but not alarmed!’ HERE
  7. The Queensland Redclaw farming industry is on the cusp of a resurgence on the back of a 10 year research programfunded by the RIRDC. Qld Crayfish Farmers Association (QCFA) article HERE.
  8. See the latest QFF Energy Savers e-news with 13 new case studies now live and energy savers events in your area. See edition HERE.
  9. The 2017 Australian Science and Innovation Awards for young people in agriculture fisheries and forestry are now open. Grants of up to $22,000 are up for grabs. Details HERE.
  10. The National Biological Farming Conference & Expo: Pay Dirt is on 28-30 October, Cairns Convention Centre. Focus will be on enhancing soil biodiversity for improved productivity and profit. Register HERE.

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