24 May 2021
- Queensland farmers are encouraged to apply for funding for drought-proofing works after the state and federal governments partnered to extend the On-farm Emergency Water Infrastructure Rebate Scheme. Read QFF’s media statement HERE.
- Smart energy grid research has commenced across four farming regions in Queensland and New South Wales to uncover practical, replicable, and high impact microgrid scenarios for Australian agriculture. Read more HERE.
- Many irrigators will not benefit from proposed water price discounts as the 2019/20 price freeze comes to an end on 30 June 2020. While irrigators this year will be paying the 2020/21 prices, not the 2021/22 prices as successfully advocated by QFF, the price increases offset the proposed savings. Read QFF’s Queensland Country Life column HERE.
- QFF Water Policy Advisor Sharon McIntosh recently spoke to the Queensland Country Hour about the state government’s clarification that nuts, turf, flowers and nursery growers will have access to a 50 per cent price reduction election commitment for horticulture irrigation water users. If you missed it, skip ahead to 1.00 HERE.
- Missed QFF’s recent webinars with Airbnb showcasing Australian farmers who found success starting up their own agritourism experiences and educating other enthusiastic farmers on how to do the same? Catch up now and get your bespoke guide to help play a role in growing agritourism in your region HERE.
- QFF industry member Growcom is giving away six full access tickets to attend Hort Connections and the Queensland Horticulture Export Congress and Export Dinner. One lucky winner will be selected from each regional growing region. More information and enter HERE.
- A sugarcane farmer dragging a ball and chain is the centrepiece of an animation explaining CANEGROWERS’ key issues with Queensland and Australian Government treatment of agriculture in the Great Barrier Reef catchments. Read more HERE.
- With the 1 June publishing deadline approaching, the ACCC is urging dairy farmers and processors to be aware of their rights and obligations under the mandatory Dairy Code of Conduct. For more information, click HERE.
- A new Queensland Government campaign is encouraging you to Taste farm life and experience a farm or food-related event on your next holiday or day trip. From farm gate sales of fresh produce, to food and wine sampling, farmers’ markets, farm animals, farm stays, and food festivals. There’s something for everyone on a Queensland farm. More HERE.
- Farmers in the Lockyer Valley are encouraged to attend a disaster resilience event on 17 June hosted by the West Moreton Health Service. The event will include dinner and a presentation by guest speaker ex-Australian cricketer Andy Bichel. For more information and to book your place, email Wendy.Cadman@health.qld.gov.au or call 0417 585 846.
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