20 Nov 2017
- Both major parties have released their agricultural policy platforms. LNP’s HERE. Labor’s HERE. QFF will be releasing its election analysis and wrap up of parties later this week.
- A strong & thriving agricultural sector delivers jobs. This is why QFF has called on political candidates to invest in jobs and skills in Queensland’s agricultural sector. Media release HERE.
- Every year the Australian Government spends over $560 million on post-disaster relief, with this number on the rise as climate variability increases. QFF has called for an overhaul of natural disaster support & funding HERE.
- Landholders and farmers can expect to know by mid-2018 how the controversial inland rail will be constructed across 16km of the Condamine floodplain.
- This state election Queensland farmers are urging the next government to get serious about developing an approach that properly addresses planning and protection of prime agricultural land. QFF statement HERE & QCL column HERE.
- QFF industry member CANEGROWERS has sought a clear commitment from State Election candidates to uphold competitive sugar marketing under the Sugar Industry Act. Media release HERE.
- Queensland’s cotton gins are struggling under the high costs of electricity which continues to challenge ongoing viability of the business and those farmers it supports. Details HERE.
- Category C natural disaster recovery grants of $25,000 are now available for affected farmers in the North Burnett region. Details HERE. QFF is also hosting flood recovery workshops in the region this week in Monto (22/11) & Bundaberg (23/11).
- Agriculture accounts for only about 14% of the estimated 380,000 quad bikes being used in Australia but the sector is responsible for a disproportionately higher rate of deaths and injuries according to a recent ACCC report.
- While you wait for QFF election wrap up, you can again see QFF’s full ‘State Election 10 things to know‘ to deliver a sensible and practical actions to realise our vision for a vibrant and thriving agricultural sector providing food, fibre and amenity to all Queenslanders HERE.
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