22 May 2017
- Did you catch the ABC’s new TV series War on Waste highlighting our farmers frustration with on-farm food waste? Catch up on the episode HERE.
- QFF Industry member Growcom has launched the Fair Farms Initiative at Hort Connections to improve fair working conditions for workers and growers. Growcom statement HERE. Minister Ruston statement HERE.
- Federal Budget funding for Melbourne to Brisbane inland rail has been welcomed by QFF as win for farmers. See QFF President Stuart Armitage’s QCL column HERE.
- Australian consumers are buying free-range eggs for taste and nutrition not animal welfare, according to research by Adelaide University. ABC Article HERE.
- The Australian Government’s new Youth Jobs PaTH program is making it easier for farm businesses to recruit young people through trial work placement. More information HERE.
- The Queensland and Northern Australia Drought and Climate Adaptation Program (DCAP) is seeking farmer and industry feedback to help benchmark agriculture climate variability. Have your say by taking the survey HERE.
- Farm Management Grants are available to primary producers to offset costs of professional advice on succession planning. QLD producers can receive rebates of up to 50% and a maximum of $2500. Apply HERE.
- The State Government has launched its annual farm safety calendar competition encouraging students across the state to draw pictures of farm health and safety. Enter NOW.
- The University of Adelaide is researching why workplace injuries occur in hot conditions and needs to hear from farmers. Have your say HERE.
- The QFF Energy Savers team has two upcoming events. The FNQ Field Days in Mareeba 24-26 May and the Lockyer valley flowers, horticulture and nursery energy and water field day 28 June. RSVP to Lockyer Valley field day HERE.
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