23 Sept 2019
- QFF and industry members are frustrated and disappointed following the passing of legislation that will see a greater regulatory burden placed on Queensland’s farmers while not guaranteeing any benefits for the Great Barrier Reef. Read the QFF media release HERE.
- Industry-led BMP and other voluntary programs incentivise and empower farmers and deliver real practice change. Properly resourced, they remain the right vehicle for agriculture to continue doing its bit for the Reef. Read QFF’s op-ed on the Reef regulations Bill from last Thursday’s Courier Mail HERE.
- Farm businesses do not want to be relieved of their environmental responsibility, they just want more effective and fairer ways to tackle some of the issues that are often driven by others who do not have to wear the costs. Read QFF’s QCL column HERE.
- Analysts believe one quarter of the world’s pigs have been killed as a result of African Swine Fever. So, it is imperative that all Australians and visitors adhere to biosecurity requirements and report suspected breaches to Biosecurity Queensland immediately. Read more from QFF HERE.
- The Australian Government has appointed the Future Drought Fund Consultative Committee which will now seek input from stakeholders to develop the Drought Resilience Funding Plan for the Fund and deliver drought resilience measures. More HERE.
- The value of farm production is forecast to fall by 5 per cent in 2019–20 to $59 billion following consecutive years of dry conditions, according to the latest Agricultural Commodities report by ABARES. Read the report HERE.
- Primary producers impacted by the North and Far North Queensland floods earlier this year have until Friday 29 November 2019 to apply for recovery grants. Up to $75,000 is available for primary producers to help with clean-up and recovery activities. For more information or to apply, click HERE.
- Due to the recent bushfires and drought conditions across Queensland, the deadline for Rural Economic Development Grants Round 2 Expression of Interests applications has been extended to 27 September 2019. Submit yours HERE.
- The CSIRO has developed a digital maturity assessment tool designed to identify the digital strengths and weaknesses of agribusinesses in the agricultural sector. By completing the tool, agribusinesses will gain a better understanding of their current digital maturity and areas for improvement. Check it out HERE.
- The Queensland Futures Institute is keen to better understand what attracts businesses to, or encourage them to grow in, Queensland. Together with KPMG they have developed a survey that will help understand what influences business decision-making. Have your say HERE.
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