20 Feb 2017
- QFF industry member CANEGROWERS has presented the findings of its independent report into electricity prices to state parliamentarians last week. See the CANEGROWERS report and statement HERE.
- QFF horticulture industry member Growcom has welcomed the federal government’s commonsense reforms to the Hort Code claiming they enhance transparency and accountability between growers and wholesalers.
- Ag-plastic recycling opportunities are all round you! See what’s available in your local area in QFF President Stuart Armitage’s ‘plastic fantastic‘ QCL column HERE.
- The Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce has addressed North Queensland sugar cane growers in Ayr over the ongoing dispute with Wilmar alongside state LNP leader Tim Nicholls. The LNP will be introducing legislation next week to force arbitration and resolve the ongoing issue.
- The latest edition of the QFF’s Energy Savers e-news out now! The edition includes the case studies and events details for Gympie Energy Savers Horticulture Field Day on 22 February. E-news HERE. Event details HERE.
- The sugar industry’s youth wing ‘Next Gen‘ is inviting cane farmers, cane professionals and industry stakeholders to join them at the Case IH StepUP! 2017 27-29 March being held in Mackay. Details HERE.
- Once you’ve identified energy savings or renewable energy opportunities for your farm, the next challenge is to find the funds or finance to make it happen. QFF Energy Savers can help with its new fact sheet. Download HERE.
- Murray Darling Basin Authority water buybacks ‘would have devastating impacts’ on Queensland farms and jobs. See the article in today’s Courier Mail HERE. Make your submission before 24 February HERE.
- The Invasive Species Council is holding fire ant forums in five capital cities across Australia including Brisbane 20 March 2017. US fire ant expert Robert Puckett will be discussing the ongoing fight in Queensland. Details HERE.
- NSW Farmers is raising funds for farmers affected by the recent bush fires events. Please donate to the disaster relief fund to help affected farming communities HERE.
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