22 June 2020
- QFF and industry members are frustrated and disappointed after the state government rejected an opportunity to reconsider the regulatory burden that Reef regulations place on farmers. Read the media statement HERE.
- Queensland’s peak agriculture bodies QFF and AgForce have joined the Australian Petroleum Production & Exploration Association (APPEA) in praising an initiative by the State Opposition that would return unused CSG infrastructure to landholders. Read the joint statement HERE.
- With an increase in mining and gas activity in recent years, vigilance is needed to ensure farming communities are treated equitably as major resources projects are developed. Read QFF’s Queensland Country Life column HERE.
- QFF Project Manager Andrew Chamberlin recently spoke to Rural Queensland Today about a new project QFF is taking part in to assess the advantages of microgrids. If you missed it, listen now HERE.
- The QFF Energy Savers team is holding a short webinar series to improve farmers’ knowledge and understanding of their energy usage and how to reduce their electricity bills. The next webinar is scheduled for 25 June from 1-2pm and will focus on energy efficiency opportunities from Energy Savers nursery audits. Register HERE and watch the previous webinars HERE.
- Live animal exports are an important part of Australian agribusiness, worth over $800 million annually and supplying consumers around the world. In addition to being controversial, they pose significant regulatory and legal risk. Join QFF corporate partner Holding Redlich for a webinar discussing these issues. Register now HERE.
- The Queensland Government has announced an economic recovery package for the state’s farmers to assist them transition and transform following COVID-19. For more information, click HERE.
- Applications for Round 3 of the Rural Economic Development Grants are now open. These grants offer up to $250,000 in co-contribution to agribusiness projects that strengthen primary production industries and bolster rural communities. For more information on eligibility and to apply, call 1800 623 946 or click HERE.
- Nominations for the 2020 Queensland Agriculture Awards are now open. There are two awards—the Peter Kenny Medal and the Minister’s Emerging Leader Award—each with $3,000 up for grabs. Nominations close 20 July 2020. Details HERE.
- TAFE Queensland is now offering a new micro-credential in Rural Electrical Safety Awareness (MCC00024). This online short course is suitable for agricultural workers who work near live electrical apparatus and covers hazard identification, risk control and risk assessment. For more information and to enrol click HERE.
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