24 Apr 2017
- Queensland farmers are among the world’s most efficient water users, but their electricity costs have skyrocketed impacting irrigators’ profitability. See QFF President Stuart Armitage’s column HERE.
- Farmers are encouraged to sign up for the Agricultural Tariff Trial to save money on their electricity bills. Registrations close 2 May. Sign up HERE.
- The Federal Government is abolishing the 457 work visa and replacing it with two new visas. Current visa holders will not be affected by the changes. ABC Article HERE.
- The Agriculture and Environment Committee have rejected Fair Milk Price Logos Bill that would have supported product labeling to help consumers make better informed decisions. Full report HERE.
- The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is calling on the Treasurer to preserve instant capital write-off provisions for small business in the 2017-2018 Budget. Details HERE.
- The Young Food Innovators program is offering scholarships for young producers to undertake a 12-month program designed to show them the process from paddock to plate. Applications close 28 April.
- Citrus Australia is urging farmers not to pick their fruit too early as poor-quality mandarins may turn off customers for an entire season. ABC Article HERE.
- The Energy Savers team will be at an Irrigation Essentials workshop in Maryborough on 27 May to talk about on-farm energy efficiency. Event details HERE.
- Grants are now available to assist farmers accessing international markets, through the Federal Government’s Agricultural Trade and Market Access Cooperation (ATMAC) programme. Details HERE.
- Farmers can now view an online map showing the main areas affected by Tropical Cyclone Debbie. Farmer disaster support HERE. Information on Category C affected areas HERE.
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