27 Mar 2017
- Tropical Cyclone Debbie is bearing down with authorities warning of damaging tidal surges in North Queensland. Track the cyclone’s future movement HERE. See QFF’s Farmer Disaster Support update HERE.
- Queensland’s agriculture industry is mourning the loss of former QFF president and life member Gary Sansom who passed away last week. QFF Statement HERE.
- QFF industry member CANEGROWERS has outlined it’s five-point plan to address the electricity pricing crisis in Australia. See the steps for a fair and competitive pricing system HERE.
- QFF has welcomed the passing of the government’s Farm Business Debt Mediation Bill including amendments to the Biosecurity Act. Minister Bill Byrne statement HERE. QFF statement HERE.
- Queensland producers can now receive grants of up to $2500 to help with succession planning. The State Government is providing $1 million per year over three years for the Farm Management Grants. Government statement HERE.
- QFF President Stuart Armitage has responded to the Queensland Government’s reef regulations discussion paper calling for long term investment in BMP programs. QFF column HERE.
- QFF industry members Queensland Dairyfarmers’ Organisation (QDO) is in Canberra this week meeting with politicians to discuss issues affecting Queensland dairy farmer members. Video HERE.
- The Primary Industries Health and Safety Partnership (PIHSP) is reminding creative students to enter its inaugural Farm Safety Student Video Competition for the chance to win $1,000. Application forms HERE.
- One Nation senators are going on strike until disputes between Queensland sugarcane growers and sugar mill Wilmar is resolved. ABC article HERE.
- Agribusiness trailblazer and mother-of-three Jacqui Wilson-Smith has been honoured with Queensland’s Rural Women’s Award for 2017. Full story HERE.
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