27 Nov 2017
- The Labor Party claimed victory in the weekend’s Queensland State election. However the final seat count is not finalised with counting expected to continue over the next couple of days. Details HERE.
- Last Friday, QFF finalised its election advocacy with an ‘Election eve’ analysis. See if QFF thought the political parties had delivered for farmers HERE. More in the QCL column HERE.
- QFF industry member CANEGROWERS has committed to working constructively with an elected government to strengthen the sugarcane industry. CANEGROWERS pre-election wrap up HERE.
- The winners of the 2017 Reef Alliance Awards were announced in Townsville last week for their commitment to reducing impact on the Reef. List of winners HERE. Gallery of photos HERE.
- How did you celebrate National Agriculture Day? QFF reflects on the pivotal role agriculture has played in our history HERE.
- Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) was the hot topic for a panel of industry leaders at Rural Press Club’s breakfast last week. See what QFF President Stuart Artimage has to say about its affect on Australian agriculture HERE. Details HERE.
- Telstra has released its first Regional and Rural newsletterdesigned to keep you updated on activities and initiatives across regional Australia. Sign up HERE. See newsletter HERE.
- Agvet chemical store owners are urged to conduct safety checks on their premises in preparation for fire and cyclone season. Agsafe media release HERE.
- Category C grant assistance has been declared for Bundaberg Regional Council. Affected farmers can now access Exceptional Circumstances Grant up to $25,000. QFF’s Farmer Disaster Support site details HERE.
- Australia’s most exciting innovations are coming out of the ag sector with advances in agribusiness creating new opportunities for food production and technology. Details HERE.
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