20 Aug 2018
- It is important that we continue to recognise the positive commitments and efforts farmers, extension officers and community members are making to improve land management practices for the future of the Great Barrier Reef. Read QFF’s QCL column HERE.
- Last week in Townsville, more than 100 reef extension officers gathered at the Reef Extension Forum organised by the QFF-led Rural Jobs and Skills Alliance and the Reef Alliance to share knowledge, experiences, and improve their capacity to deliver extension in the reef catchments. For more information check out the WIN and 7 News
- QFF’s Ross Henry has been working with Willis Towers Watson and researchers from the University of Southern Queensland to develop insurance products for farmers to protect against the potential impacts of cyclones, including loss of yield, crop damage and recovery works. Check out the 9 News story for details.
- Are you a farmer, extension officer, industry or community member thinking about applying for the Reef Champion Awards? Don’t take our word for it, let last year’s winners convince you! Watch the video HERE and apply now HERE.
- Nurseries in Queensland are participating in QFF industry member Nursery and Garden Industry Queensland’s data mapping pilot program to increase the rate of recovery and improve business resilience following a natural disaster. More information HERE.
- QFF industry member Queensland Dairyfarmers’ Organisation have launched the ‘Cream of Australia’ campaign with the Office of Small Business to recognise how great Queensland dairy is. Make sure you support Queensland dairy farmers the next time you buy dairy products. Details HERE.
- QFF, its industry member Cotton Australia and the New South Wales Irrigators’ Council are encouraging farmers to share their experiences around securing affordable electricity. Have your say by completing the online survey HERE.
- The Queensland Government announced last week it will appoint two drought commissioners and inject $9 million into programs to deal with the impacts of drought. Details HERE. While the Federal Government will increase its drought assistance to $1.8 billion. More information HERE.
- LeadingWell Queensland is looking for 25 leaders from a diverse range of industries currently managing a team to experience an award-winning 5R Leading inclusive teams pilot program. For more information or to register your interest, click HERE.
- The future of farming is here! Local startup Iridium Dynamics have been selected by QUT’s BlueBox Robotics Accelerator Program to develop a drone for Australian agriculture. Share your feedback to help guide the team HERE.
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