23 Oct 2017
- The Federal and State Governments must take the energy crisis seriously ahead of the QLD election. It’s been a fight for farmers who have been at the mercy of increasing electricity prices for the last decade. QFF statement HERE.
- Electricity prices have damaged rural and regional industryand contributed to a ‘severe electricity affordability problem‘, according to an ACCC report. Details HERE.
- Electricity prices have damaged rural and regional industryand contributed to a ‘severe electricity affordability problem‘, according to an ACCC report. Details HERE.
- The Rural Jobs and Skills Alliance (RJSA) has successfully lobbied government to change the eligibility criteria for farm employees wanting to upskill through the Farm Business Management course. QFF statement HERE.
- QFF industry member CANGROWERS has thanked the Senate for voting against an attempt to repeal the Sugar Code of Conduct. Media release HERE. Minister for Agriculture Barnaby Joyce’s statements HERE.
- QFF industry member Cotton Australia has received 20 expressions of interest from high-school leavers to participate in the 2018 Cotton Gap program. Growers interested in employing a school-leaver are encouraged to submit their job ad. Details HERE.
- The horticulture labour situation is nearing crisis point, according to QFF industry member Growcom. QCL column HERE.
- North Queensland growers affected by natural disaster can give feedback that will help industry develop crop insurance suited to tropical agriculture. Survey HERE.
- Community information meetings are being held this week on the Inland Rail plan between Gowrie and the NSW/QLD border. Seating is limited. Register your attendance HERE.
- MSF Sugar will share its vision of an integrated sugarcane business at the next Brisbane Rural Press Club 26 October on growing green energy. Details HERE. Register HERE.
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