2 Oct 2018
- Through government and industry partnerships like BioSecure HACCP, biosecurity in Queensland can improve and deliver higher quality outcomes that maintain our relative pest, disease and weed freedom. QFF’s QCL column HERE.
- Last week, the ‘Are you bogged mate?’ Mental Health Bridging Program was officially launched by Patrons Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries Mark Furner and QFF President Stuart Armitage. If you’re feeling bogged or you’re trying to pull out a mate who’s stuck in the mud, find help HERE.
- India’s decision to push subsidised sugar onto the world market is devastating for Australian sugarcane growers. The world price dropped further overnight so QFF industry member CANEGROWERS is calling on the Australian Government to take the issue to the World Trade Organisation. Details HERE.
- QFF industry member Queensland Dairyfarmers’ Organisation has partnered with the Queensland Government’s Go Local initiative to celebrate what’s great about the Queensland dairy industry with the Cream of Australia campaign. Find out more HERE.
- Thousands of people turned out in Brisbane last week to buy a traditional strawberry sundae, to show their support and raise funds for Queensland’s strawberry growers. Don’t cut them out, cut them up! Relive the fun HERE.
- 37% of Australians think chickens raised for meat are genetically modified, peak body Australian Chicken Meat Federation has set the record straight with Chook Chat. Read the article HERE.
- Only 3% of Queenslanders work on farms, but more than 30% of workplace deaths happen on them. October is Safe Work Month and a great opportunity to commit to improving workplace health and safety on your farm. More details HERE.
- The Heavy Vehicle National Laws change today, with alterations to Chain of Responsibility requirements meaning all parties in the supply chain, including primary producers, must reduce safety risks related to transport tasks. Find out more HERE.
- If you’re an Australian food producer looking to improve productivity register to attend the GFIA in Focus exhibition and conference in Brisbane, November 27-18 HERE. Check out the program HERE.
- Are you ready to meet the many challenges facing Australian agriculture? The 2018 Ag Institute Australia National Conference will consider the impact of global finance and changes to investment, millennials returning to agriculture and water security. Register now HERE.
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